Family Owned and Operated
Fain Drilling & Pump Co., Inc. is a family-owned and operated water well drilling company based in Valley Center, CA. For over 50 years, we have provided water well construction, pump installation, repairs and complete well services throughout Southern California.
In addition, we offer complete turnkey service. Our team can handle the drilling and pump installation process from start to finish, helping make the experience as simple as possible for our customers.
Active Members of CGA and NGWA
Fain Drilling and Pump Co., Inc. is a proud member of the California Groundwater Association and the National Groundwater Association. We are also an A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau.
In 2019, Fain Drilling was awarded with the Best Of Valley Center Award in the local business category.
About Us
Founded by Joe R. Fain and now owned by his grandson David Matthews, Fain Drilling has served Southern California for more than 50 years. We are committed to providing dependable service in a timely and professional manner.
Over the years, we have built strong relationships with local growers, businesses, water districts, and property owners throughout the region. We are proud of the trust our customers place in us and the quality of work we provide.
Fain Drilling & Pump Co., Inc. has dedicated it's 50 plus years in business to providing Southern California with the water it needs in a timely manner by a highly skilled tradesman with industry leading equipment.
Services
At Fain Drilling & Pump Co., Inc. we specialize in the commercial, residential, and agricultural water industries and are able to help you with any and all of your water well needs.
Pump Department
Our pump department will engineer and install new water well pumps, service existing pump, provide water testing, well certifications and well rehabilitation.
Drilling Department
Our drilling department completes new well design and construction, existing water well deepening and rehabilitation, monitoring wells, cathodic protection and well destruction.
Working with us
Southern California Well Drilling by a Highly Skilled Southern California Drilling Company
What We Do
Fain Drilling & Pump Co., Inc. has dedicated it’s 50 plus years in business to providing Southern California with the water it needs in a timely manner by a highly skilled tradesman with industry leading equipment.
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Testimonials
Very professional. I worked with Dave to get a well drilled on my property. He was very confident and intelligent. After the well was drilled he informed me that Fain Drilling can also take care of the pump system. It was great to know that from start to finish I only had to work with one company for the whole project. It was an amazing investment and now all of my agriculture can stay watered despite the hot summer months.
The employees at Fain Drilling were amazing and professional. From the start, they were very responsive answering the many questions I had. They were always on time, if not early and made sure to leave my property clean. I highly recommend Fain Drilling and would not hesitate to call upon them again.
I had a issue with my well. I called they came out the next day and provided excellent service. I was very pleased..











