Sperry Drilling

What Sperry Drilling does

Sperry Drilling Inc. is a family-owned water solutions company headquartered in Berlin, Pennsylvania, founded in 1968 by Bernard Sperry and currently led by his daughter Judy Bird, with third-generation family members now involved in operations. The company provides water well drilling, pump installation and repair, water conditioning and filtration, geothermal heat pump drilling, and complementary pool chemical and heating products to residential homeowners, agricultural operations, commercial and municipal customers, and real estate transaction-driven clients across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia within roughly a 70-mile service radius of its Berlin headquarters.

The company operates as a direct field-services provider rather than a technology product company. Its technical capabilities rest on physical drilling assets including Reichdrill T-650 and INGERSOLL-RAND T4 drilling rigs, complemented by third-party partner technologies (Franklin Electric, Goulds, Grundfos pumps; Sanitron UV purification; Water Pro conditioning systems; Tetco geothermal loops; Heat Siphon pool heaters; BAQUACIL pool chemicals). Differentiation is built on multi-generational local geological expertise, NGWA certification, multi-state licensing, free water testing as a lead-generation tool, 24/7 emergency repair availability, and a 2023 acquisition of Jeff's Quality Pumps' customer base.

Commercially, Sperry Drilling generates revenue through project-based professional services (well drilling, pump installation, well maintenance and rehabilitation, water treatment) plus hardware sales (pool chemicals, heaters) on a quote-driven, pay-as-you-go pricing model with no publicly disclosed rate cards. The company is privately held, has 1-10 employees per firmographic data, holds no external funding, has no parent company, and reports no subsidiaries. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct field service, phone and online contact, and a referral channel through real estate agents; content marketing via the company blog, Facebook, and local SEO supports top-of-funnel demand generation in the tri-state region.

Name

Sperry Drilling

Legal name

Sperry Drilling Inc.

Website

https://sperrydrillinginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sperry Drilling is a family-owned, Berlin, PA-based water well drilling, pump service, and water treatment provider serving residential, agricultural, and commercial customers across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Operating since 1968 with NGWA certification, it offers drilling, pumps, filtration, and geothermal loop installation via direct field service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Well Drilling Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump, Well & Booster System Service for Irrigation (HSAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Irrigation Design, Installation & Maintenance Services (Engineering, Retrofit, Repair) (AFAAACAL), Geothermal Drilling & Well Construction (Production/Injection, Directional, Well Services) (EUAMAEAB), Geothermal Heat Pumps & Ground-Source Systems (Residential/Commercial, Drilling/Loop Installation) (EUAMAEAH)

Keywords

• Water well drilling
• Pump installation services
• Water treatment systems
• Geothermal well drilling
• Well maintenance repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Well Drilling Services: New well drilling for residential, agricultural, commercial, and geothermal applications. One-time service revenue with project-based pricing.
2. Well Maintenance & Repair: Preventive maintenance plans and emergency repair services including re-casing, jetting, and rehabilitation.
3. Pump Installation & Repair: Submersible, jet, sump, and industrial pump installation and repair services using Franklin, Goulds, and Grundfos brands.
4. Water Treatment & Filtration: Water conditioning, filtration systems, UV purification, and water softeners with free water testing.
5. Geothermal Heat Pump Drilling: Ground loop drilling for geothermal heating and cooling systems including closed-loop and open-loop configurations.
6. Pool Chemicals & Heaters: BAQUACIL pool chemicals and Heat Siphon pool heaters for residential pool owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sperry Drilling drills, maintains, and rehabilitates water wells for residential, agricultural, commercial/municipal, and geothermal customers across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. The company also installs and services water pumps and tanks, provides water conditioning, filtration, and UV purification systems, and drills ground loops for geothermal heat pump systems, with emergency 24/7 repair availability.

Product overview

Sperry Drilling Inc. is a family-owned water solutions company founded in 1968, offering a comprehensive suite of well drilling, pump, and water treatment services. The core portfolio centers on water well drilling (residential, agricultural, commercial, and geothermal wells) and well maintenance/rehabilitation. Supporting services include water pump installation/repair (submersible, jet, sump pumps using Franklin, Goulds, and Grundfos brands), water tank installation (fiberglass filament and epoxy-coated steel with AirCell technology), and water conditioning/filtration systems (Water Pro systems, UV purification via Sanitron). The company also offers complementary products including chlorine-free BAQUACIL pool chemicals, Heat Siphon pool heaters, and specialized realtor services for property transactions. All services are delivered with NGWA certification and state licensing across PA, MD, and WV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Well Drilling Services Professional water well drilling for residential, agricultural, commercial/municipal, and geothermal applications, including site analysis, borehole drilling, state-compliant casing installation, grouting, and final protection.
• Well Maintenance & Rehabilitation Well maintenance and repair services including annual inspections, bi-yearly cleaning, water quality testing, mineral buildup removal via jetting, and emergency repairs for failing or aging wells.
• Geothermal Heat Pump Drilling Ground loop drilling for geothermal heating and cooling systems, including vertical and closed-loop configurations using Tetco geothermal systems for energy-efficient HVAC solutions.
• Water Pump Installation & Repair Installation and repair of submersible pumps (4-inch stainless steel for deep wells), jet pumps for shallow/deep wells, sump and effluent pumps, and sprinkler system pumps using Franklin, Goulds, and Grundfos brands.
• Water Tank Installation Installation of water storage tanks including rust-proof fiberglass filament tanks and epoxy-coated steel tanks for high-pressure systems, featuring AirCell technology to prevent waterlogging.
• Water Conditioning & Filtration Systems Water treatment solutions including Water Pro conditioning systems, water softeners, iron and sulfur filters, pH balancers, and Sanitron UV purification for bacteria elimination, backed by free comprehensive water testing.
• BAQUACIL Pool Chemicals Chlorine-free pool sanitation products sold as retail items to residential pool owners, fighting bacteria and algae without harsh chlorine effects, with companion BAQUA Spa chemicals for spa maintenance.
• Heat Siphon Pool Heaters Energy-efficient pool heating systems sold and installed by Sperry Drilling, rated as Most Efficient Heater and offering savings of 50-80% on heating costs compared to natural gas, propane, oil, or electric systems.
• Water Well & Geothermal Services for Realtors Specialized services for real estate transactions including water well inspections, flow rate testing, bacteria sampling, pump installation/replacement, and geothermal consultation for rural property buyers and sellers, with 24-48 hour turnaround.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 50% on natural gas, 75% on propane, and 80% on oil/electric heating costs with Heat Siphon pool heaters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BAQUACILcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSperry Drilling offers BAQUACIL chlorine-free pool chemicals for residential pool owners, providing crystal-clear water protection without harsh chlorine effects. Also offers BAQUA Spa chemicals for spa maintenance.
• Heat SiphoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSperry Drilling installs Heat Siphon pool heaters, rated 'Best By Test' for 5 years running. Heat Siphon provides energy-efficient heating saving 50% on natural gas, 75% on propane, and 80% on oil/electric.
• Franklin ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling installs Franklin Pumps including stainless steel submersibles and jet pumps known for durability and performance, along with Sub-Drive constant pressure technology
• Goulds PumpscoreTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling installs Goulds Pumps for reliable, high-quality water movement solutions for residential and commercial applications
• GrundfossupportingTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling offers Grundfos SQE pumps as part of their pump installation and replacement services
• Water ProcoreTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling installs Water Pro Conditioning Systems for tackling iron, sulfur, and hard water with precision water treatment solutions
• Sanitron (Ultraviolet)coreTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling installs Sanitron UV Lights for chemical-free bacteria elimination, killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses for safe drinking water
• Flexcon TankssupportingTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling installs Flexcon water storage tanks including well, pressure, and expansion tanks
• TetcocoreTechnology or IntegrationSperry Drilling specializes in Tetco geothermal systems for sustainable heating and cooling, reducing energy costs and eliminating fossil fuel reliance

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Xylem Inc. Xylem is a global water technology company spanning pumps, treatment, and metering for residential, commercial, and utility customers. Its product portfolio closely matches the pump and treatment systems Sperry installs and services.
• Layne Christensen (Granite Construction): Layne Christensen, now part of Granite Construction, is one of the largest U.S. water well drilling and water infrastructure services firms. It directly parallels Sperry's water well drilling and pump service line but operates nationally and at significantly greater scale.
• Culligan International: Culligan is a large national water treatment company offering residential and commercial softening, filtration, and purification systems. It overlaps directly with Sperry's water conditioning and filtration service line, though Culligan operates at far greater scale via franchised dealer networks.
• Pentair: Pentair is a global water treatment and flow management company serving residential and commercial customers. Its residential water treatment and pump portfolios are comparable to Sperry's equipment offerings, though Pentair is a manufacturer rather than a regional service provider.

Others

• Franklin Electric: Franklin Electric is a leading manufacturer of submersible pumps, water systems, and fueling equipment, and is a named equipment partner of Sperry Drilling. It is an upstream supplier whose products Sperry installs and services.
• Flowserve Corporation: Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, and seals for industrial and commercial fluid handling. It is relevant as a broader industry peer in pump-driven water services, though it operates upstream of Sperry's local service model.
• Watts Water Technologies: Watts Water Technologies manufactures water safety and flow control products for residential and commercial plumbing systems. Its product range overlaps with Sperry's pump, tank, and treatment installations as an upstream equipment provider.
• Grundfos: Grundfos is a global pump manufacturer serving residential, commercial, and industrial water applications. Sperry offers Grundfos SQE pumps as part of its installation service, making it a key technology supplier and adjacent industry player.

Direct peers

• Kinetico: Kinetico manufactures and services non-electric, demand-driven water treatment systems for residential and light commercial customers. Its dealer-based installation model mirrors Sperry's pump and conditioning service motion.

Emerging players

• Lindsay Corporation: Lindsay Corporation manufactures irrigation and water management infrastructure for agricultural and infrastructure applications. It is an adjacent peer reflecting Sperry's agricultural and irrigation well drilling exposure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Sperry-Drilling-Inc-100069244375593
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sperry-drilling-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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