GroundRosterLicensed Well and Septic Contractors in Virginia
Virginia lists 1,741 licensed well and septic contractors: 2 well drillers and pump installers and 1,739 septic contractors. They are based in 123 counties and independent cities and 458 cities. 38 license classes appear, covering roles such as installation / repair, site testing and operation.
Checked against Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - regulant list and NJDEP DataMiner - Well Drilling Companies. Roster copy last refreshed 2026-08-17.
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Counties and independent cities with the most listings based there
All 123 counties and independent cities
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Each listing sits under the county or independent city of the address on its license record, which can be a mailing address. 123 counties and independent cities have listings based there.
Cities with the most listings based there
Septic Installers by city in Virginia
Septic System Installation cost guide
Site Evaluators by city in Virginia
Perc Test and Soil Evaluation cost guide
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Hiring a well and septic professional in Virginia
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 Virginia?
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 Virginia?
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 Virginia.
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 Virginia permit guide covers who issues them and what they cover.
Licensed in Virginia, based in another state
1 well and septic professional holds a Virginia license but the address on the license record is in another state, so they aren't under a Virginia county or independent city.
John W Butt
Listings without a county or independent city
2 listings have no county or independent city 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 Virginia agency resources
Do I need a permit for well or septic work in Virginia? ›
- Virginia VDH - Onsite Sewage & Water Services
- Virginia DPOR - Onsite Sewage System Professionals Board
Where this Virginia data comes from
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) - regulant list · source page
- NJDEP DataMiner - Well Drilling Companies · source page