GroundRosterLicensed Well and Septic Contractors in North Carolina
North Carolina lists 4,707 licensed well and septic contractors: 631 well drillers and pump installers and 4,076 septic contractors. They are based in 100 counties and 700 cities. 17 license classes appear, covering roles such as installation / repair, inspection and drilling / construction.
Checked against NCOWCICB - certified onsite wastewater contractor and inspector list, NC Well Contractors Certification Commission - Current Certified Drillers List, NCOWCICB - authorized evaluator list and NCOWCICB - certified onsite wastewater contractor and inspector list + NCOWCICB - authorized evaluator list. Roster copy last refreshed 2026-11-04.
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Each listing sits under the county of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 100 counties have listings based there.
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Hiring a well and septic professional in North Carolina
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
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 North Carolina.
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 North Carolina permit guide covers who issues them and what they cover.
Listings without a county
38 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 official North Carolina resources
Do I need a permit for well or septic work in North Carolina? ›
- North Carolina DHHS - On-Site Wastewater (Septic) Program
- North Carolina DEQ - Well Construction Permits
Where this North Carolina data comes from
- NCOWCICB - certified onsite wastewater contractor and inspector list · official source
- NC Well Contractors Certification Commission - Current Certified Drillers List · official source
- NCOWCICB - authorized evaluator list · official source
- NCOWCICB - certified onsite wastewater contractor and inspector list + NCOWCICB - authorized evaluator list · official source