Steffl Drilling & Pump

What Steffl Drilling & Pump does

Steffl Drilling & Pump is a privately-held water well drilling and pump services contractor headquartered in Willmar, Minnesota, founded in 1978 by Mike Steffl and his wife Roxy. The company provides full-lifecycle water well services — including new well drilling, pump installation, emergency repair, preventive maintenance, well abandonment, and specialized drilling applications such as geothermal heat loops, cathodic protection for pipelines, hard rock drilling, fire protection wells, and high-capacity irrigation and municipal wells. It is licensed as a well drilling contractor in five Midwestern states — Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin — and serves residential homeowners, agricultural operations (livestock and crop), municipal and industrial customers, energy and utilities pipeline operators, and commercial construction firms.

The company's service delivery is built around a fleet of specialized drilling equipment, including Atlas Copco T2WIII, Mayhew 1400W, and Midway 13M drill rigs, complemented by rig tenders with cranes (2,300–3,000 gallon capacity), air compressors (175–350 CFM), mud pumps, and a network of service trucks. Operational credentials include IGSHPA accreditation for geothermal drilling, OSHA and HAZMAT certification for cathodic protection work, and active memberships in the American Groundwater Trust, National Groundwater Association, and Water Systems Council. The team is led by founder Mike Steffl (45+ years of experience) and includes tenured drillers and service technicians with 20–25+ years of company tenure, supporting specialized capabilities such as hard rock air drilling through granite and high-capacity municipal well construction.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project fees for drilling and pump installation, time-and-materials or service fees for emergency repair work, and a recurring preventive maintenance subscription ("Hassle-Free Maintenance Program") that generates 5-year inspection cycles with annual water quality testing. Go-to-market is direct field sales, with customers reaching the company via a 24/7 emergency phone line (800-288-9355) or website forms. The customer base spans a mix of long-tail residential and SMB jobs and named enterprise accounts across agriculture (Christensen Farms, Wakefield Pork, Riverview, Schwartz Farms), food processing and ethanol (Cargill, PM Beef, Corn Plus), and energy pipelines (Enbridge, Great Lakes Gas Transmission). In May 2026, O2 Investment Partners acquired a controlling stake in partnership with the founding Steffl family, with CEO Sam Steffl continuing to lead the business as the platform for a planned nationwide water well services roll-up.

Name

Steffl Drilling & Pump

Legal name

Steffl Drilling & Pump

Website

https://waterwelldrilling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steffl Drilling & Pump is a Midwest-based water well drilling and pump services company founded in 1978, providing drilling, repair, and maintenance to residential, agricultural, municipal, industrial, and energy customers across five states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Well Drilling & Pump Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC), Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running) (EUALABAC)

Keywords

• Water well drilling
• Pump installation services
• Well repair services
• Irrigation well drilling
• Geothermal well drilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Willmar

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Water Well Drilling Services: One-time service revenue from drilling new water wells for residential, agricultural, irrigation, municipal, and industrial applications. Well sizes range from 4-16 inches in diameter depending on application.
2. Pump Installation Services: Installation of water pumping systems including submersible pumps, jet pumps, booster pumps, turbine pumps, and variable frequency drive systems for various commercial and residential applications.
3. Emergency Repair & Maintenance Services: Time-and-materials or service fee revenue from emergency repairs, routine maintenance, pump repairs, and system servicing. 24-hour availability for emergency calls.
4. Preventive Maintenance Programs: Recurring revenue from Hassle-Free Maintenance Program offering 5-year inspections, water testing, and personalized reports. Program is free to enroll but generates ongoing service revenue.
5. Well Abandonment & Sealing Services: Decommissioning of unused/abandoned wells to prevent environmental contamination and protect property owners from liability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Steffl Drilling & Pump is a licensed water well drilling contractor that drills, installs pumps for, repairs, and maintains water well systems for residential, agricultural, municipal, industrial, and commercial customers across the Upper Midwest. Services span the full lifecycle of water supply infrastructure including new well drilling (4-16 inch diameters), submersible/jet/turbine/booster/VFD pump system installation, 24/7 emergency repair, preventive maintenance, well abandonment and sealing, and specialized drilling for irrigation, livestock, fire protection, geothermal, hard rock, and cathodic protection applications.

Product overview

Steffl Drilling & Pump is a Minnesota-based water well drilling and repair services company founded in 1978, offering a comprehensive suite of water well services. The company provides drilling, installation, repair, maintenance, and abandonment services across residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal, and industrial segments. Core offerings include emergency 24/7 repair services, a preventive maintenance program, and specialized drilling for irrigation, agricultural/livestock, municipal/industrial, fire protection, geothermal, hard rock, and cathodic protection applications. Services are delivered through a fleet of state-of-the-art drilling equipment across five Midwest states (Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Water Well Repair 24-hour emergency water well and pump repair services covering all pump types including submersible, jet, turbine, and booster pumps for commercial and residential applications across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
• Hassle-Free Water Well Maintenance Program Preventive maintenance program offering 5-year reminders, personalized inspection reports, water quantity and quality testing, and system component inspection to prevent costly repairs and ensure water supply longevity. Free to enroll.
• Residential Water Well Drilling Private residential water well drilling and installation services including pump system customization, landscape protection, and connection to homeowner water supply systems for rural and residential properties.
• Well Abandonment & Sealing Abandoned water well capping, sealing, and decommissioning services using bentonite or grout to prevent environmental contamination and protect property owners from liability.
• Irrigation Water Well Drilling Agricultural irrigation well drilling for crop watering systems including high-capacity pump installations, pivot system hookups, stainless steel submersibles, flow induction sleeves, and customized solutions for corn, soybeans, and sod farming operations (up to 1200 GPM).
• Agricultural Water Well Drilling Livestock water well drilling and installation services providing dedicated water supply for hog, cattle, turkey, and chicken operations with high-capacity pumping systems, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) controls, and insulated water lines.
• Municipal & Industrial Water Well Drilling High-capacity municipal water well drilling for community water supply and industrial facilities including large-diameter wells (10+ inches), test pumping, cement grouting, and pitless installations.
• Fire Protection Well Drilling Fire protection well installation meeting Minnesota State Building Code requirements, providing a cost-effective alternative to cistern systems with high-capacity pumping for sprinkler systems.
• Geothermal Well Drilling IGSHPA-certified geothermal heat exchange loop drilling for residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, utilizing the earth's constant subsurface temperature for renewable energy solutions.
• Hard Rock Well Drilling Specialized hard rock drilling using air rig technology to penetrate granite and other hard formations in areas like South Central Minnesota and South Dakota.
• Cathodic Protection Well Drilling OSHA and HAZMAT certified drilling for cathodic protection wells installed alongside pipelines to prevent corrosion, leaks, and environmental contamination from gas and oil infrastructure, including anode installation and fluid conditioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 average rating with 21 reviews for emergency repair service
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Steffl FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding family retaining partnership stake post-acquisition. Founder Mike Steffl (45+ years experience) continues involvement. CEO Sam Steffl leads the company. Family's continued involvement provides continuity and industry expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• A. O. Smith Corporation: Established manufacturer and servicer of water treatment and pumping equipment with a North American Water Treatment division. Comparable in end-customer overlap (residential, commercial water systems) but operates at vastly larger scale across a broader product portfolio.
• Xylem Inc. Global water technology company providing pumps, treatment, and metering solutions for utility, industrial, and commercial customers. Comparable as a broad water services incumbent intersecting with Steffl's municipal/industrial well drilling and pump installation work.
• Pentair plc: Global water treatment and flow control company with residential and commercial pump/filtration offerings. Overlaps with Steffl in residential and agricultural water systems and pump service, though at a much larger scale.
• Franklin Electric Co. Global manufacturer of water pumping systems (submersible, jet, booster pumps) and a leading supplier to the water well industry. While Steffl is a service contractor, Franklin Electric's products are core to Steffl's installations, and the two are tightly linked across the water well value chain.
• Watts Water Technologies: Manufacturer of water and plumbing products including pumps and water treatment systems. Comparable incumbent in residential and commercial water infrastructure, with overlapping customer base in plumbing and well service contractors.
• Peerless Pump (a Grundfos company): Manufacturer and servicer of pumps across industrial, commercial, and municipal applications. Comparable to Steffl in pump installation and service for high-capacity agricultural and municipal water systems.
• Culligan International: Global water treatment franchise network operating residential and commercial water softening, filtration, and well service. Comparable in residential and small-commercial water services; relevant adjacency for Steffl's residential well drilling and pump service lines.

Direct peers

• Layne Heavy Civil (Granite Construction subsidiary): National water well drilling and water resource infrastructure contractor, owned by Granite Construction. Most direct comparable in scale and service mix to Steffl's full-lifecycle water well offering for municipal and industrial customers.
• Hydro Incorporated: Pump service and repair company serving industrial, commercial, and municipal customers across multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable business model to Steffl's pump installation, repair, and maintenance service lines.

Emerging players

• HydroSpec Environmental / Regional Midwest well drillers: Other regional Midwest water well drilling and pump contractors (e.g., Wisconsin-based well drilling firms) compete directly with Steffl in the five-state footprint and represent both potential roll-up targets and direct competitors for residential and agricultural drilling work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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