ABOUT US

Founded in 1902 by Joseph H. Huemann followed by his sons Joseph G. and Fredrick Huemann in 1939. In 1970 John and William Huemann purchased the company and in 1993 John became the sole owner after purchasing William's shares.

Since 1902, Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service has taken pride in our professional approach and expertise which has helped us earn our unparalleled, and exceptional reputation. We strive to learn the latest technology and are always attending seminars and classes to ensure we have the most effective tools and materials to pass on to our clientele.

At Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service we believe that every water well owner should be completely informed on the technical aspects of groundwater maintenance, well construction and the pumping system.

• We believe that it is our responsibility to help you protect your investment by providing the highest quality materials at reasonable prices installed by highly trained, courteous technicians and backed up by unparalleled warranties.
• We believe in the ultimate customer service, courtesy and professional expertise.
• We always answer the phone ... We provide a fully staffed office during normal working hours who personally answer the phone - no answering machines. After hours an answering service pages our on-call staff 24-hours a day.
• We are licensed and fully insured.
• We use only modern and dependable equipment.
• We employ only professional, courteous, knowledgeable, honest, diligent people.
• We offer free site visits and estimates to get the best, most accurate cost estimate.
• We size pumps and pressure tanks to meet your needs as well as make suggestions for improvements to your existing water system for best performance.
• We guarantee all of our work in writing and offer a fully transferable 25 year warranty on new drilled wells.
• We provide emergency pump service on weekends, evenings and holidays.
• We equip all personnel and trucks with 2-way, cell-phone and Nextel paging equipment for effective project management.
• We provide references and testimonials galore.

Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service is one of the most respected groundwater well drilling contractors in the Northern Illinois/Southern Wisconsin area. As a family owned and operated business, we provide the kind of personal attention every customer expects and deserves. Property owners served by Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service have incredibly high praise for our professional, skilled and conscientious staff.

Our Family Tree

Employee of J.H. Huemann & Sons since 1970, John purchased the company from his father in 1974 and then his brother in 1993. He devoted his entire adult life to the Water Well industry and has served the Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals for fourteen years as a Director and President. During his term as Director he was instrumental in implementing Continuing Education requirements through the State legislature requiring continuum education as a requirement of holding a Water Well or Pump installers license. Since taking over J.H. Huemann & Sons, he spearheaded the modernization of the company to new Rotary Drilling equipment and has invested 5 times over in 5 modern drilling rigs. Having always been a resident of the Johnsburg area, John attended Elementary school at St. John the Baptics Catholic School in Johsburg. He attended Northern Ill. University and was a Military Policeman at Camp Zama, Japan during the years of 1968-1970 when he served proudly in the US Army. He returned home to finish his academic career while running the company and attended McHenry County College 1970 and the University of Wisconsin, Madison extension in 1972 specializing in Water Well Design and Construction. He has served on the North Eastern Illinois planning commission "Water Supply Task Force" and the McHenry County Groundwater Planning Committee. John is a Licensed Water and Pump Installation Contractor in both Illinois and Wisconsin and a Member of the National Groundwater Association and Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals.

John`s Business Philosophy: Customer Service to the max!!! John was raised by his grandfather and father (both owner operators of Joseph H. Huemann & Sons) with a rock solid philosophy of providing products and customer service that cannot be matched by the competition. John obtained his business foundation from his grandfather and father (previous owners of Joseph H. Huemann & Sons) with a rock solid philosophy of providing the highest level of customer service covered by warranties and unmatched by the competition.

John is very proud of his son Jeff and daughter Jenifer who are now carrying on this tried and true philosophy that has sustained this company for over a century.

When you hire Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service, you can be sure that all your water well needs will taken care of like you are one of the family.

President of Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service and employed since 1984, Jeffrey Huemann brings a personal interest and education in sustainability, high tech drilling and groundwater management techniques to the company. He and his wife Lisa live a stones throw from the office in Ringwood, Illinois with their two children, Justin and Kendall - who will surely have some hand in the 6th generation of Huemanns. Jeff graduated from Johnsburg High School in 1987, and earned his Business Management degree from North Central College, Naperville in 1991. He is a member of IAGP, NGWA, holds his Illinois Water Well drilling license, and is certified by IGSHPA in Geothermal installation.

Jeff spends his free time coaching Johnsburg High School Football and enjoys watching & participating in sports, watching his children in sports and time with family and friends.

Executive Secretary of Joseph H. Huemann & Sons Well Drilling, Pump Sales and Service, Jeni brings her unparalleled customer service and organizational aptitude to everything she manages at the company. She and her husband Matt live in nearby Johnsburg, Illinois with their two children Morgan and Delaney - who will also surely have a hand in the next generation who runs this family business. Jeni attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Primary Grade School, Johnsburg High School and earned her Business Management Degree from North Central College, Naperville in 1993. She has served as President on the Home and School Board at her alma mater St. John`s Catholic School from 2008-2009, and coached track and field at Johnsburg Jr. High from 1993-2000.

Jeni participated in track & field in High School & College, Placed 5th in the National All American relay team while attending North Central College, and enjoyed gymnastics, volleyball and cheerleading through high school. She spends her free time involved in athletic activities, being outdoors, boating, skiing, reading and spending time with her family and friends.