Andrew B Hylton
Verified license
License 2705060260 Active
- Pump Installation
- Pump Repair
- Well Abandonment
- Well Drilling
- Well Repair
Verified license
Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc
- License status
- Active checked September 29, 2026
- License number
- 1031 Virginia record
- Services
- 3 Well Abandonment and more
- Counties served
- 8 on the state record
- Licensed in
- 2 states VA and TN
About Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc
Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc is a well drilling contractor based in Buchanan, VA (Botetourt County). The Virginia licensing program lists license 1031 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.
The state record covers well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Cannon County, Rutherford County and Warren County. The business also holds a license in Tennessee.
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License record
Verified against state records- License number
- 1031
- License type
- Well drilling
- Status
- Active
- Last verified
- September 29, 2026
Check this license yourself on the official Virginia lookup.
Also licensed in
- Tennessee: license 1031, well drilling (state lookup)
What the state record says
Tennessee-licensed water well driller, monitor well driller (TDEC license 1031, held by Brent Thomas Jones, current on the Division of Water Resources list of licensed drillers and installers). Tennessee licenses the individual under the Water Well Act (TCA 69-10) and rule 0400-45-09; a water well driller license covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells, a pump installer license covers installing and servicing pumps, and a treatment installer license covers water treatment equipment on wells. Filed 47 well reports with TDEC since 2016 (40 new wells, 27 of them residential or farm supply; 5 wells backfilled and abandoned), most recently in July 2020, mostly in Cannon, Rutherford and Warren counties; the median depth of those wells is 160 feet.
Tennessee: Tennessee-licensed water well driller, monitor well driller (TDEC license 1031, held by Brent Thomas Jones, current on the Division of Water Resources list of licensed drillers and installers). Tennessee licenses the individual under the Water Well Act (TCA 69-10) and rule 0400-45-09; a water well driller license covers drilling, constructing, repairing and abandoning water wells, a pump installer license covers installing and servicing pumps, and a treatment installer license covers water treatment equipment on wells. Filed 47 well reports with TDEC since 2016 (40 new wells, 27 of them residential or farm supply; 5 wells backfilled and abandoned), most recently in July 2020, mostly in Cannon, Rutherford and Warren counties; the median depth of those wells is 160 feet.
Services
What the Virginia record says Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc is licensed or registered to do.
Well Abandonment
Sealing an unused well to state standards so it cannot carry surface water down into the aquifer.
Well Drilling
Drilling a new private well, setting the casing and grouting it the way state rules require.
Well Repair
Fixing casings, caps, pitless adapters and other parts of an existing well.
Service area
Based in Botetourt County, Virginia. The state record lists 8 counties.
Business addressCounties on the state record
- Cannon County
- Rutherford County
- Warren County
- Williamson County
- Sumner County
- Bedford County
- Dekalb County
- Marshall County
Well water in Botetourt County
Useful context before you call a contractor here.
65%of households in Botetourt County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Virginia, but some local areas require one
Typical costs for these services
National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc; ask for a written estimate.
New well, complete$6,000 to $16,000typical 200 ft well with pump; drilling alone about $20 to $30 per foot; deeper wells cost more
Shock chlorination$80 to $200by a contractor; under $30 to do yourself
National 2026 ranges. Sources, checked September 2026: HomeGuide cost guides, Angi.
Before you hire
- 1
Confirm the license
Look up license 1031 on the Virginia state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Virginia lookup.
- 2
Get a written estimate
Ask for the scope, parts, depth or pump size, permit fees and warranty in writing. Compare two or three quotes for big jobs.
- 3
Ask about permits and the well log
New wells and many repairs are reported to the state. Ask who files the paperwork and for a copy of the well log.
- 4
Test the water after the work
Any work on a well can disturb bacteria. Test for coliform bacteria once the job is done.
Questions about Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc
Is Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc licensed?
Yes. The Virginia record shows license 1031 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.
What services does Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc offer?
The state record lists well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.
What areas does Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc serve?
The business is based in Botetourt County (Buchanan, VA). The state record lists 8 counties, including Cannon County, Rutherford County, Warren County, Williamson County and Sumner County.
How do I contact Richard Simmons Drilling Inc Co Inc?
Call (615) 563-6770 and email them. The address on the state record is 60 Drill Rig Dr, Buchanan, VA 24066.
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