Welcome to Richardson Well Drilling


We are a licensed well driller and well pump repair specialist headquartered in Minocqua, Wisconsin. The company’s owner, Patrick Ertl, has been in the well drilling business for some thirty years. Our head driller, Mike Hopper, has been drilling wells in northern Wisconsin for more than thirty years. Our service areas include Oneida County, Vilas County, Price County, Iron County, Lincoln County, and Forest County. We are also licensed in the state of Michigan and service the southern counties of the upper peninsula.


At Richardson Well Drilling, our belief is that it is not enough just to be licensed. With that in mind we stay up-to-date on new products and developments in the water and well industry. We use top quality materials and brands that stand behind their products. Our knowledgeable staff is happy to answer all your questions and concerns whether you are installing a new well or having problems with an existing well. Customer service is our top priority and our company excels in well installation.


Always use a licensed well driller or pump installer when it comes to installation or repair of your private water well. Most aspects of well installation and abandonment of unused wells require that a licensed professional do the work. In addition, sales of real estate that include a well inspection require a licensed professional to certify the condition of the well.

Services we offer:

• 6" and 8" drilled well installation

• 2" driven point well installation

• Vertical loop geothermal drilling

• Well and well pump repair service, 7 days a week

• Well inspections

• Well abandonments

• Chlorination and rehabilitation of wells

• Thawing of wells and waterlines

• Hydrofracture services available

Free Estimates and Fully Insured


Richardson Well Drilling is a proud member of the:

NGWA • IGSPA • WWA

Wisconsin Geothermal Association


Richardson Well Drilling | 1-877-311-5036 or 715-356-5321

10632 Hwy. 70 West, Minocqua, WI 54548