Licensed Well and Septic Contractors in Iowa

Iowa lists 369 licensed well and septic contractors: 184 well drillers and pump installers and 185 septic contractors. They are based in 89 counties and 219 cities. 2 license classes appear, covering pumping / cleaning and drilling / construction.

Checked against Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) - Licensed Septic Tank Pumpers and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR). Roster copy last refreshed 2026-10-03.

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Counties with the most listings based there

All 89 counties

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Each listing sits under the county of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 89 counties have listings based there.

Cities with the most listings based there

Septic Pumpers by city in Iowa

Septic Tank Pumping cost guide

Well Drillers by city in Iowa

Well Drilling cost guide

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Hiring a well and septic professional in Iowa

Before you sign anything: confirm the license on this page is still active with the agency that issued it, ask for proof of insurance, and get at least three written quotes; pricing on this work varies widely by site conditions.

How do I check a well and septic professional's license in Iowa?

Use the license search to find the listing by name, business name, or license number, then confirm it with the agency that issued the license. Every listing links to the roster it came from.

What does well or septic work cost in Iowa?

Our cost guides give national ranges for well drilling, well pump repair, septic tank pumping, septic cleaning, repairs, and inspections. Site conditions, access, and local demand set the real number, so get at least three written quotes from licensed well and septic pros in Iowa.

Is a permit required?

Usually, for a new system or well and for most repairs, and the rules are set by the state or the county. Our Iowa permit guide covers who issues them and what they cover.

Listings without a county

6 listings have no county we could place: the license record gives none, and its ZIP code or town doesn't settle one. Search by ZIP, or browse by the town on the record:

Permits and Iowa agency resources

Do I need a permit for well or septic work in Iowa? ›

• Iowa DNR - Well Water

Where this Iowa data comes from

• Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) - Licensed Septic Tank Pumpers · source page
• Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) · source page