A Commercial Water Survey is a groundwater survey for a business, estate, school, hospital, factory or other non-residential site. The aim is usually a backup or supplementary supply, so yield, water quality and compliance matter more than on a house stand.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat Does a Commercial Water Survey Include?
- Desk study and review of nearby boreholes.
- Geophysical survey of open areas, avoiding services and structures.
- Siting that considers rig access, pollution sources and future pump and treatment rooms.
- Advice on yield testing, water quality and treatment for the intended use.
- Input on registration or licensing for the planned volumes.
Who Needs a Commercial Water Survey?
- Businesses that cannot stop when municipal water is cut.
- Residential estates and body corporates.
- Schools, hospitals and care facilities.
- Factories, car washes and other high-use sites.
How the Process Works
- Brief. Daily demand, site plan and any services drawings.
- Survey. Readings in the accessible areas.
- Siting. Points marked away from services and contamination sources.
- Drill, test and treat. Drilling, a yield test and a water quality test to size pumps and Borehole Water Filtration.
What Affects the Cost?
- Site size and how much open ground is available.
- Methods and number of traverses.
- Report and compliance requirements.
- After-hours work to avoid disrupting operations.
Commercial Water Survey Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quote.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Geophysical survey, per site | R5,000 - R15,000 |
| Comprehensive multi-method survey package | R10,500 - R28,000 |
| Commercial or industrial hydrogeological study | R200,000 - R500,000 |
| Yield test | R3,000 - R7,500 |
| Full SANS 241 water analysis | R2,500 - R5,000 |
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. The hydrogeological study range comes from a single source.
Sources:
- Enviroleg - borehole geophysical survey prices
- Enviroleg - hydrogeological survey prices
- Enviroleg - borehole yield testing prices
- BoreholeHub - borehole water testing guide
- WaterPointSA - borehole cost guide for Gauteng
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Get the Best QuoteWhat You Receive
- Pegged drill points and coordinates.
- A report suitable for management or body corporate decisions, if quoted.
- Recommendations on testing, treatment and approvals.
Limitations
A survey improves the odds of drilling in the right place. It does not guarantee that water will be found, or the yield, depth or quality of any water that is found.
Water used for drinking, food or the public must meet the relevant quality standard, which usually means treatment and regular testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can borehole water supply a whole business?
Sometimes. It depends on tested yield and quality. Many sites use borehole water as a backup or for non-potable uses.
Will we need a licence?
It depends on the volume and use. A hydrogeologist can advise. See Hydrogeological Assessment.
Can a survey be done on a paved site?
Readings are harder over large paved and built areas. Surveyors will say how much of the site can be measured.
Related Services
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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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