Borehole Drilling Prices cover drilling, casing and development. They do not include the survey, yield test, pump, tank or filtration. For the drilling process see Borehole Drilling.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat a Drilling Quote Includes
- Site establishment.
- Price per metre drilled and the maximum depth approved.
- Casing type, diameter and price per metre.
- Development and blow yield.
- Borehole cap and drilling log.
Cost Factors
- Final depth.
- Casing length.
- Rock type.
- Hole diameter.
- Rig access and cleanup.
- Travel.
Ballpark Drilling Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quote.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Site establishment | R3,500 - R7,000 |
| Drilling, typical ground, per metre | R300 - R750 |
| Drilling, hard granite, per metre | R800 - R1,500 |
| Steel casing, per metre | R180 - R700 |
| uPVC casing, per metre | R400 - R700 |
| Drilled and cased residential borehole, no pump | R40,000 - R100,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African borehole businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotes, and no contractor is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, travel and exclusions on every quote. One published example put an 80 m to 120 m borehole at about R71,000 excluding VAT, or R82,000 including VAT. These figures exclude the survey, yield test, pump and tank.
Sources:
- OurPower - borehole cost calculator and drilling cost guide
- BoreholeHub - borehole prices guide
- Groundwater Surveys - borehole drilling prices explained
- Builders in Gauteng - borehole drilling prices
- WaterPointSA - borehole cost guide for Gauteng
- Hillson Drilling - FAQs
- The Post - cost of going off the grid for water (T&T Drilling figures)
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Get the Best QuoteExclusions
- Survey.
- Yield and water quality testing.
- Pump, cable, piping and electrical work.
- Tank, booster pump and filtration.
- Licensing.
Travel Charges
Establishment fees often include travel within a radius. Longer distances add a per-kilometre charge.
Questions to Ask Drillers
- What is the price per metre and per metre of casing?
- What is the maximum depth before you stop and ask me?
- What do I pay if the hole is dry?
- Who cleans up the drill spoil?
- Is VAT included?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a complete borehole cost?
Add survey, drilling, casing, yield test, pump, cabling, controls and any tank or filtration. Drilling is only part of the total.
Why do drillers quote per metre?
Depth is unknown until water is found. Agree a maximum depth so costs stay under control.
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Borehole Water Survey South Africa is a quote-request service. We do not survey, drill, test or install, and we do not employ contractors. Work is quoted and carried out by independent groundwater and borehole businesses, and your contract is with the business you choose. Get a written quotation that sets out the scope, deliverables, exclusions and payment terms before you pay a deposit.
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