About Hansen Drilling

At Hansen Drilling, we specialize in SAFE, efficient, and precise cathodic protection drilling throughout the Pacific Northwest, proudly serving Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. With decades of field experience in corrosion control drilling, our team delivers reliable solutions for the oil and gas, utility, and infrastructure sectors.

We focus on helping clients protect critical assets through advanced CP system drilling, borehole drilling, and anode installations. Whether you need pipeline protection in Idaho or utility corrosion mitigation in Oregon, Hansen Drilling ensures each job is handled with precision, performance, and SAFETY at the forefront.

Using cutting-edge directional drilling and trenchless methods, we minimize disruption while maximizing efficiency. Our approach is built around SAFELY solving complex underground challenges—whether it's drilling for cathodic protection in remote terrain or densely populated areas.

Hansen Drilling Throughout the Years

1917
Hansen Drilling founded by Pete Hansen in Minnesota, starting with hand-dug wells using only a shovel.
1942
Pete Hansen relocated the business to Vancouver, Washington, establishing a permanent presence in the Pacific Northwest.
1950s-1970s
Expanded operations, growing the 10-acre property with pipe racks, an enlarged shop, and new equipment to support water well drilling and related services.
1980s-2000s
Earned a trusted reputation across the region for water well drilling, well decommissioning, chlorinations, well rehabs, cathodic protection (CP) deep wells, monitoring wells, and dewatering wells.
2018
After 101 years as a family business, Hansen Drilling joined the MESA team to continue delivering high-quality, dependable service.
Today
Hansen Drilling proudly serves the Pacific Northwest, maintaining a strong tradition of excellence in drilling and well services.