GroundRosterLicensed Water Well Contractors in Michigan
Michigan lists 454 licensed well drillers and pump installers. They are based in 77 counties and 280 cities. 7 license classes appear, covering drilling / construction and pump installation.
Checked against Michigan EGLE - Wellogic Registered Water Well Drilling and Pump Installation Contractors (via LMAS District Health Department mirror) and NJDEP DataMiner - Well Drilling Companies. Roster copy last refreshed 2026-10-17.
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Water well contractors drill and case new wells, install and service pumps and pressure tanks, and plug wells taken out of service. Well drilling cost is driven mostly by depth and geology. Most states license drilling and pump installation separately; confirm the license covers the work you need.
Counties with the most listings based there
Browse Michigan by county
Each listing sits under the county of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 77 counties have listings based there.
Cities with the most listings based there
Well Drillers by city in Michigan
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Hiring a water well contractor in Michigan
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 water well contractor's license in Michigan?
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 drilling, well pump repair, or other water-well work cost in Michigan?
Our cost guides give national ranges for well drilling, well pump repair and replacement, pressure tank service, and well plugging. Site conditions, access, and local demand set the real number, so get at least three written quotes from licensed water well contractors in Michigan.
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 Michigan permit guide covers who issues them and what they cover.
Permits and Michigan agency resources
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Where this Michigan data comes from
- Michigan EGLE - Wellogic Registered Water Well Drilling and Pump Installation Contractors (via LMAS District Health Department mirror) · source page
- NJDEP DataMiner - Well Drilling Companies · source page