GroundRosterLicensed Well and Septic Contractors in Tennessee
Tennessee lists 2,941 licensed well and septic contractors: 69 well drillers and pump installers and 2,873 septic contractors, including 1 who holds both. They are based in 39 counties and 49 cities. 5 license classes appear, covering installation / repair, pumping / cleaning and drilling / construction.
Checked against Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Active Septic Installers & Pumpers, Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Water Well Licences and Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Water Well Licences · Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Active Septic Installers & Pumpers. Roster copy last refreshed 2026-08-17.
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Browse Tennessee by county
Each listing sits under the county of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 39 counties have listings based there.
Cities with the most listings based there
Well Drillers by city in Tennessee
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Hiring a well and septic professional in Tennessee
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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
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 Tennessee.
Is a permit required?
Usually, for a new system or well and for most repairs. The state or county health authority sets the rules, so ask the contractor which permit the job needs and whether pulling it is included in the quote.
Listings without a county
2,872 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.
Where this Tennessee data comes from
- Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Active Septic Installers & Pumpers · official source
- Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Water Well Licences · official source
- Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Water Well Licences · Tennessee Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Active Septic Installers & Pumpers · official source