Regulated Well Repair and Casing Work in Lakeland, FL
Learn what counts as regulated well repair in Lakeland, FL, when a district permit and licensed water well contractor apply, and how to request a review.
Service availability varies by address, the issue, provider coverage, and current schedules.
Pump work vs. regulated well work
There is a real legal line here. Florida Statutes section 373.303 excludes pumps, pumping equipment, and above-ground portions from regulated well “construction” and “repair.” Physical alteration or replacement of part of the well itself — casing, the borehole, or abandonment — is regulated and can require a water-management-district permit and a licensed water well contractor.
Signs the well itself may be involved:
- Persistent sand, grit, or cloudy water
- A dropping or lost water level not explained by the pump
- A damaged or compromised casing
- A well that needs to be properly abandoned
Who is licensed, and what permit applies
Florida Statutes section 373.323 makes the water management district water well contractor license the statewide license for regulated well construction, repair, or abandonment. Verify a provider's legal business name against SWFWMD's current water well contractor list for the 2025–2027 license period, or call Well Construction Staff at 813-694-2472.
For a non-public-supply well, SWFWMD's currently linked fee schedule lists a $50 water-well permit fee covering construction, repair, modification, and abandonment; public-supply wells and Chapter 62-524 delineated areas carry higher fees. Confirm the current amount and authority before filing. Checked July 22, 2026. Checked JUL 22 2026
For the full breakdown, see Florida water-well permit and licensing rules by district. This site makes no claim about the license or insurance of whoever answers a request — it shows you where to check for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as regulated well repair in Florida?
Florida Statutes section 373.303 defines regulated well 'repair' as work on the well itself, and it excludes above-ground portions and pumping equipment. Physical alteration or replacement of part of the well — such as casing work — is regulated and can require a water-management-district permit and a licensed water well contractor.
Who is allowed to do casing and well work?
Under Florida Statutes section 373.323, a water management district water well contractor license is the statewide license for regulated construction, repair, or abandonment of water wells. You can check a provider's legal business name against the Southwest Florida Water Management District's current contractor list, or call SWFWMD Well Construction Staff at 813-694-2472.
What permit and fee applies to regulated well repair?
For a non-public-supply well, SWFWMD's currently linked fee schedule lists a $50 water-well permit fee that covers construction, repair, modification, and abandonment. Public-supply wells and delineated areas under Chapter 62-524 carry higher fees. Confirm the current amount and authority before filing.
Can I still request a review if I'm not sure it's regulated?
Yes. Describe the problem — dropping water level, sand or grit, a casing concern, or a well that may need abandonment — and the provider determines whether it is regulated well work and whether it performs that work. If it does not, it should say so rather than take the wrong job.
Think the well itself is the problem?
Call (863) 555-0100 and describe what you're seeing. A provider determines whether it is regulated well work and whether a permit and licensed contractor apply.
Tell us the service, the issue, and your city. A provider will confirm availability, timing, and pricing. Service availability varies by address, the issue, provider coverage, and current schedules.