GroundRosterLicensed Well and Septic Contractors in Texas
Texas lists 5,223 licensed well and septic contractors: 1,551 well drillers and pump installers and 3,682 septic contractors, including 10 who hold both. They are based in 235 counties and 377 cities. 14 license classes appear, covering roles such as drilling / construction, pump installation and installation / repair.
Checked against Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - OSSF occupational licensing, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) + Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - OSSF occupational licensing. Roster copy last refreshed 2026-08-17.
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Each listing sits under the county of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 235 counties have listings based there.
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Hiring a well and septic professional in Texas
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 Texas?
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 Texas?
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 Texas.
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 Texas permit guide covers who issues them and what they cover.
Licensed in Texas, based in another state
1 well and septic professional holds a Texas license but the address on the license record is in another state, so they aren't under a Texas county.
David Wayne ChambleeLicensed
Listings without a county
527 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.
Permits and official Texas resources
Do I need a permit for well or septic work in Texas? ›
- Texas TDLR - Water Well Drillers & Pump Installers
- Texas TCEQ - On-Site Sewage Facilities (Septic Systems)
Where this Texas data comes from
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - OSSF occupational licensing · official source
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) · official source
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) + Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) - OSSF occupational licensing · official source