Cobalt Drilling is a well drilling company in West Richland, in Benton County. It was founded in 2021 and serves the Tri-Cities (Richland, West Richland, Pasco and Kennewick) and surrounding areas.
Wells. Its most requested service is private domestic wells, and it guides owners through the state requirements. It also designs wells for new construction and high-capacity irrigation, including 8-inch commercial wells and artesian flow control, and installs liners and screens. It works on Group A public water systems (more than 14 connections or 25 people) with the owner’s engineers.
Repairs and decommissioning. The company offers camera inspections, well clean-outs, “fishing” to remove objects from wells, casing repair and pump upgrades. For decommissioning, it files the state paperwork, pulls pumps and piping, back-pulls casing with hydraulic jacks and seals the borehole. Its About page says its experience covers cable tool and rotary rigs, resource protection wells, water wells and pump installation.
Hours and licensing. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and the company says it is available for emergencies on weekends. Financing is offered. It lists memberships in the National Ground Water Association and the Washington State Ground Water Association. Ecology’s driller search lists one operator at the company, holding both water well and resource protection licenses. L&I lists a general contractor registration.