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Southern Oregon Water Wells

Roseburg, OR · Douglas CountyWell drilling

Call (541) 672-7834
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License status
Active
checked September 30, 2026
License number
1878
Oregon record
Services
4
Pump Installation and more
Counties served
5
on the state record

About Southern Oregon Water Wells

Southern Oregon Water Wells is a well drilling contractor based in Roseburg, OR (Douglas County). The Oregon licensing program lists license 1878 as active, and we last checked the record on September 30, 2026.

The state record covers pump installation, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 5 counties where the business works, including Douglas County, Coos County and Curry County.

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License record

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License number
1878
License type
Well drilling
Status
Active
Last verified
September 30, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Oregon lookup.

What the state record says

Oregon licensed water supply well constructor (Water Resources Department license 1878, held by Kerry Schattenkerk, water supply wells; current on OWRD's well constructor license list). Plus 2 licensed helpers or trainees working under them. Oregon licenses the individual under ORS 537.747 and OAR 690-205; a water supply well constructor must be bonded, files a start card before drilling and a well report within 30 days of finishing, and may construct, alter, deepen, convert and abandon water wells. Oregon has no separate pump installer license. Filed 411 water well reports with OWRD since 2016 (366 new wells, 403 of them domestic; 33 abandonments), most recently in August 2026, mostly in Douglas, Coos and Curry counties; the median depth of the new wells is 160 feet.

Services

What the Oregon record says Southern Oregon Water Wells is licensed or registered to do.

Pump Installation

Setting a new submersible or jet pump with the pressure tank, switch and controls.

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 Douglas County, Oregon. The state record lists 5 counties.

Approximate location (Douglas County)Counties on the state record

  • Douglas County
  • Coos County
  • Curry County
  • Jackson County
  • Marion County

Well water in Douglas County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

24%of households in Douglas County drink from a private well (est.)
120 to 260 feet; the median of 3,254 new domestic wells reported to OWRD since 2000 is 180 feettypical private well depth
Requiredwater test when a home with a well is sold in Oregon
Open the Douglas County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Southern Oregon Water Wells; ask for a written estimate.

Submersible pump replacement$1,000 to $2,500installed; deep wells cost more
Pressure tank replacement$800 to $1,500installed
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. 1

    Confirm the license

    Look up license 1878 on the Oregon state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Oregon lookup.

  2. 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. 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. 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 Southern Oregon Water Wells

Is Southern Oregon Water Wells licensed?

Yes. The Oregon record shows license 1878 (well drilling) with the status "active", last checked on September 30, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Southern Oregon Water Wells offer?

The state record lists pump installation, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. Call to confirm they take on your type of job.

What areas does Southern Oregon Water Wells serve?

The business is based in Douglas County (Roseburg, OR). The state record lists 5 counties, including Douglas County, Coos County, Curry County, Jackson County and Marion County.

How do I contact Southern Oregon Water Wells?

Call (541) 672-7834 and visit their website. The address on the state record is 5057 N Umpqua HWY, Roseburg, OR 97470.

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