How Much Does Borehole Drilling Cost In South Africa
| A 30m borehole | R 20 000 – R 30 000 |
|---|---|
| Drilling | R 8 700 – R 14 200 |
| 0.37 pump, 11.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 11 200 – R 16 200 |
| A 60m borehole | R 30 000 – R 45 000 |
|---|---|
| Drilling | R 16 250 – R 23 050 |
| 0.55 pump, 11.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 17 550 – R 22 050 |
| A 90m borehole | R 50 000 – R 75 000 |
|---|---|
| Drilling | R 22 100 – R 30 000 |
| 0.75 pump, 11.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 28 100 – R 45 000 |
| A 120m borehole | R 60 000 – R 90 000 | |||||||||||||||
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| Drilling | R 30 500 – R 40 500 | |||||||||||||||
| 1.1 Borehole pump, 1.1m steel casing, 110 PVC piping | R 30 500 – R 50 500 | |||||||||||||||
Borehole costs in South Africa, if everything goes according to plan, can be anything from R 30 000 to R 100 000, including labour, pipes, cables, rope and a base plate.
Factors to take into consideration when it comes to borehole costs in South Africa.
These factors will influence the cost of drilling a borehole:
- Site selection, which is used to determine whether and where to locate a groundwater production borehole.
- Pumping test cost for post-construction assessment of borehole and aquifer performance.
- Hydrochemical analysis cost for water quality testing for intended use.
- Installation cost for a pump and/or potable water storage tank and reticulation system.
- Maintenance costs for annual checks to the pumping equipment, pipe work and repairs should there be any failures.
- Electricity costs for running the pump each time it is switched on
What happens if you drill and don't locate any water? Your agreement with the contractor will be to drill into the ground with the hope to tap into a sustainable source of water. Should the proper procedures be followed but the hole is still determined to be "dry," you will have to reimburse the contractor for the drilling. The pump, pipes, and electrical systems—i.e., the supplies and machinery needed for a full installation—will not be your responsibility.
Finding the right pro
Now that you have a better understanding on the costs – it’s time to find the best Pro for the job. Luckily for you – Kandua has hundreds of Pros who can drill a borehole.
Here are our top tips to help you find the right pro for your borehole:
- Give the contractor as much information as possible. The more details they have the more efficiently they can quote on the job and also offer their professional advice.
- Once you’ve gotten quotes from different Pros – you can look up their profiles on Kandua and read their reviews and see pictures of their work.
- Read the quote carefully. Make sure you double-check everything so you know exactly what you are getting yourself in to, especially which costs you will and will not be liable for in the case of not finding a suitable underground water source.
- Areas we service: Johannesburg boreholes – Pretoria boreholes – Cape Town boreholes – Durban boreholes
Remember, it’s not always about finding the cheapest option, especially with borehole drilling. Stick to these tips, and take into account: the entire package, pro reviews, your experience in dealing with them and then, of course, the cost.
