Borehole Yield Testing Prices cover pump testing to measure how much water a borehole can sustain. Water quality testing is priced separately. For the test types see Borehole Yield Testing.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat a Yield Test Quote Includes
- Test pump installation and removal.
- Step, constant rate and recovery phases with stated durations.
- Water level readings.
- Analysis and recommended pumping rate.
- Report, if stated.
Cost Factors
- Test duration.
- Borehole depth and test pump size.
- Hydrogeologist analysis.
- Generator or power on site.
- Travel.
Ballpark Yield Testing Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quote.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic yield test | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Standard pump test with step, constant rate and recovery phases | R3,000 - R7,500 |
| Pump test with detailed hydrogeological analysis | Up to about R10,000 |
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. No source publishes separate prices per test duration. Water quality lab fees are extra unless stated.
Sources:
- Enviroleg - borehole yield testing prices
- WaterPointSA - borehole cost guide for Gauteng
- BoreholeHub - borehole prices guide
- Builders in Gauteng - borehole repair prices
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Get the Best QuoteExclusions
- Water quality lab fees, unless stated.
- Permanent pump installation.
- Licence applications.
Travel Charges
Long tests may need staff on site overnight, which can add travel and accommodation.
Questions to Ask Providers
- Which test phases and durations are included?
- Who analyses the data?
- Will I get a recommended pump depth and rate?
- Is a water sample included?
- Is VAT included?
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a 24-hour test more expensive?
Longer pumping, more readings, on-site staff and more analysis.
Is yield testing the same as water testing?
No. Yield testing measures quantity. Water testing measures quality.
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