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Tim Franks Water Well Service

Dobbin, TX · Montgomery CountyWell drilling and pump installation

Call (936) 449-5035
License status
Active
checked September 29, 2026
License number
5049
Texas record
Services
6
Geothermal and more
Counties served
8
on the state record

About Tim Franks Water Well Service

Tim Franks Water Well Service is a well drilling and pump installation contractor based in Dobbin, TX (Montgomery County). The Texas licensing program lists license 5049 as active, and we last checked the record on September 29, 2026.

The state record covers geothermal, pump installation, pump repair, well abandonment, well drilling and well repair. It lists 8 counties where the business works, including Montgomery County, Austin County and Harris County.

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License record

Verified against state records
License number
5049
License type
Well drilling and pump installation
Status
Active
Expires
January 19, 2027
Last verified
September 29, 2026

Check this license yourself on the official Texas lookup.

What the state record says

Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a water well driller and pump installer (drilling endorsements: water wells, monitoring wells, closed-loop geothermal wells; pump endorsements: single-phase pumps, three-phase pumps). License 5049 held by Timothy N Franks SR, expires 2027-01-19. Filed 296 well reports with the Texas Water Development Board since 2016 (282 for household wells), most recently in October 2025, mostly in Montgomery, Austin and Harris counties.

Services

What the Texas record says Tim Franks Water Well Service is licensed or registered to do.

Geothermal

Drilling closed-loop boreholes for ground-source heat pumps.

Pump Installation

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

Pump Repair

Tracking down low pressure, short cycling or no water, then repairing or replacing parts of the pump system.

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 Montgomery County, Texas. The state record lists 8 counties.

Approximate location (Montgomery County)Counties on the state record

  • Montgomery County
  • Austin County
  • Harris County
  • Waller County
  • Grimes County
  • Fort Bend County
  • Colorado County
  • Brazoria County

Well water in Montgomery County

Useful context before you call a contractor here.

8%of households in Montgomery County drink from a private well (est.)
Not statewidewater test when a home with a well is sold: no statewide rule in Texas
Open the Montgomery County well guide

Typical costs for these services

National ranges to help you read a quote. They are not prices from Tim Franks Water Well Service; 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 5049 on the Texas state lookup and make sure it is active for the work you need. Open the Texas 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 Tim Franks Water Well Service

Is Tim Franks Water Well Service licensed?

Yes. The Texas record shows license 5049 (well drilling and pump installation) with the status "active", last checked on September 29, 2026. You can confirm it on the state lookup.

What services does Tim Franks Water Well Service offer?

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

What areas does Tim Franks Water Well Service serve?

The business is based in Montgomery County (Dobbin, TX). The state record lists 8 counties, including Montgomery County, Austin County, Harris County, Waller County and Grimes County.

How do I contact Tim Franks Water Well Service?

Call (936) 449-5035. The address on the state record is PO BOX 99, Dobbin, TX 77333.

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