About Us
Mike Thing – Founder
Mike Thing founded Thing Pump Service in 1998 after growing up in the backcountry of San Diego County, where reliable well water is essential for homes, ranches, and farms. Born and raised in San Diego, Mike graduated from Mountain Empire High School in Pine Valley before building a business focused on honest work, dependable service, and treating every customer's property with respect.
Originally established as Mike Thing Well Drilling & Pump Service, the company earned a reputation throughout East County and the surrounding rural communities for quality workmanship and straightforward advice. Over the years, Mike helped thousands of homeowners, agricultural properties, and businesses keep their water systems operating reliably.
More than 25 years later, the same values that built the company continue to guide every service call. Experience, integrity, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time remain at the heart of Thing Pump Service.
Michael Thing – Co-Owner
Growing up around the family business, Michael learned the trade by working alongside his father in the field. From an early age, he gained hands-on experience servicing well pumps, pressure systems, and water equipment while learning the importance of quality craftsmanship and customer service.
In August 2025, Michael officially became co-owner of Thing Pump Service, marking the beginning of the company's second generation of family ownership. Together, they chose to focus exclusively on well pumps and water systems, allowing them to specialize in the services their customers rely on most.
Today, Michael continues to build on the reputation established by his father while bringing new ideas, modern equipment, and the same dedication to providing dependable service throughout San Diego County.
Two Generations Working Together
Today, Mike and Michael work side by side, combining decades of experience with the energy of a new generation. Every customer benefits from a family-owned company where the people performing the work are the same people who stand behind it.
While the business originally offered both well drilling and pump services, Thing Pump Service now focuses exclusively on well pump repair, installation, replacement, pressure systems, and complete water system solutions. This specialized approach allows the company to provide faster service and deeper expertise for every customer they help.
More than two decades after opening its doors, Thing Pump Service remains committed to the same principles it was founded on in 1998—honest recommendations, quality workmanship, and dependable service that keeps water flowing for families, farms, and businesses across Southern California.