Pump Contractors in Arizona

A working well is only half the equation — you need a reliable pump system to get water out of the ground and into your home or irrigation system. Arizona has 13 licensed pump contractors listed in this directory, concentrated in the high-demand areas of Maricopa, Pima, and Yavapai counties where residential well use is most common.

What Pump Contractors Do

Pump contractors handle the mechanical and electrical systems that move water from an aquifer to the surface. Their services typically include:

New pump installation on a drilled well — selecting the correct pump size based on well yield, depth, and demand
Pump replacement when an existing submersible pump fails (common at 10–15 year intervals in Arizona’s mineral-heavy water)
Pump rehabilitation — cleaning, re-wiring, or replacing components without full pump pull
Pressure tank replacement — the pressure tank is often the first component to fail and is a straightforward repair
Variable-frequency drive (VFD) installation for constant-pressure systems, popular in larger homes and agricultural applications
Emergency pump service — many Arizona pump contractors offer 24/7 service since a failed pump means no water
Well yield testing — measuring gallons-per-minute to verify the well can support current or planned demand

When You Need a Pump Contractor

Common situations that require a pump contractor rather than a well driller:

No water or low pressure at your taps (pump failure or broken drop pipe)
Pressure drops sharply when multiple fixtures run simultaneously (undersized pump or pressure tank failure)
Pump cycles on and off rapidly (waterlogged pressure tank)
Burning smell or tripped breaker near the well electrical panel (motor or wiring failure)
Well age over 15 years with original pump still in service (preventive replacement)
Significant increase in demand from adding irrigation, a guest house, or a livestock operation

Pump System Costs in Arizona

Substantial mineral content in Arizona groundwater accelerates pump wear. Budget accordingly:

Submersible pump replacement (residential, 3–5 HP): $2,500–$6,500 installed, depending on depth
Pressure tank replacement: $800–$1,800 installed
Pump service call / diagnostic: $150–$400
Full pump system (pump + pressure tank + electrical): $4,000–$12,000 depending on well depth and pump size
VFD (constant pressure) system: Add $1,500–$3,500 to pump replacement cost
Emergency/after-hours service: Expect a 50–100% premium on labor rates

Arizona’s extreme summer heat adds stress to pump motors and electrical components. If your pump system is 10+ years old, a proactive inspection before summer peak demand is worthwhile.

Licensing for Pump Contractors in Arizona

In Arizona, pump contractors working on systems with 10 or more horsepower must hold the ROC C-57 (Well Drilling) specialty license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. For smaller residential systems, some contractors operate under a C-37 (Plumbing) license for the surface piping components, but the pump and drop pipe work requires C-57 coverage.

Always ask for an ROC license number and verify it at roc.az.gov before authorizing work.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Pump Contractor

Are you licensed under ROC C-57 in Arizona? What is your license number?
Do you carry liability insurance for well and pump work?
Can you pull and inspect the existing pump before recommending replacement?
What brand of pump do you install, and what is the warranty?
Do you handle the electrical panel and wiring, or do I need a separate electrician?
What is your response time for emergency calls in summer?
Do you offer a maintenance plan or annual inspection?

Pump Contractors in Arizona

Maricopa County

AZCA Drilling — Phoenix — azcadrilling.com
Pump It Up Pump Service, Inc — Phoenix — (623) 582-5069 — pumpituppump.com
KP Ventures Well Drilling & Pump — Glendale — (623) 230-4060 — kpventureswelldrilling.com
Western Drilling DBA The Pump Company — Buckeye — (623) 327-1200 — westerndrillingco.com

Pima County (Tucson)