Water Survey Prices cover only the survey that finds a drill point. They do not include drilling, testing, pumps or a complete borehole system. See Underground Water Survey for what the work involves.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat a Survey Quote Includes
- Desk study and site visit.
- Geophysical readings with the stated method.
- Pegged drill points with GPS coordinates.
- A short report, if stated.
Cost Factors
- Property size and number of traverses.
- Survey method.
- Report detail.
- Travel distance.
- Access and site conditions.
Ballpark Water Survey Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quote.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Residential water survey, per site | R3,000 - R10,000 |
| Desktop study only | R2,000 - R5,000 |
| On-site geophysical survey, more detailed | R8,000 - R15,000 |
| Comprehensive survey package, several methods | R10,500 - R28,000 |
| Travel, where charged as a lump sum | R500 - R2,000 |
| Survey priced by some drillers as a share of drilling | About 5% of the drilling cost |
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. Survey fees do not include drilling, testing or pumps.
Sources:
- OurPower - borehole cost calculator and drilling cost guide
- Enviroleg - hydrogeological survey prices
- Enviroleg - borehole geophysical survey prices
- Enviroleg - water surveying prices in Cape Town
- BoreholeHub - borehole prices guide
- WaterPointSA - borehole cost guide for Gauteng
- Aquaview Technologies - why do an underground water survey
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Get the Best QuoteExclusions
- Drilling, casing and site establishment.
- Yield and water quality testing.
- Pump, tank and filtration.
- Licensing applications and hydrogeological reports, unless quoted.
Travel Charges
Many surveyors include travel within a set radius and charge per kilometre beyond it. Ask for travel as a separate line on the quote.
Questions to Ask Surveyors
- Which instrument and method will you use?
- How many traverses and how long are they?
- Do I get a written report or only pegged points?
- Is VAT included?
- Is a resurvey or second site included if the first hole is dry?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the survey fee deducted from drilling?
Some drilling contractors do this when they do both. Ask for it in writing.
Why are survey prices so different?
Methods, number of traverses, travel and reporting vary a lot between providers.
Does a cheaper survey work as well?
Not always. Compare the method and deliverables, not just price.
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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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