About Hansen Drilling

At Hansen Drilling, we specialize in SAFE, efficient, and precise drilling projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, proudly serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. With decades of field experience in projects ranging from domestic & commercial water wells, cathodic and AC mitigation drilling, and well decommissionings; our team delivers reliable solutions for private homeowners, municipalities, oil and gas, utility, and infrastructure sectors. 

We focus on helping clients with a range of services in all the States we service (WA, OR, ID, WY, UT)  from drinking & irrigation water well drilling, to protecting critical assets through advanced CP systems & anode installations. Whether you need new water well in Washington, an existing well deepened and or flushed out in Oregon, a cathodic protection system in Idaho, or utility corrosion mitigation in Wyoming & Utah, Hansen Drilling ensures each job is handled with precision, performance, and SAFETY at the forefront. 

Using tried & true drilling equipment and methods, we can perform your project with maximizing efficiency. Our approach is built around SAFELY solving complex underground challenges—whether it's finding drinking water or 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.