Water Tank Installation is setting up a storage tank on a firm base and connecting it to the borehole, the house supply or rainwater gutters. A tank lets a borehole pump run at its safe rate while the house draws water as needed.
Send the tank size, base type and what it connects to for installation quotes.
Get the Best QuoteWhat Does Water Tank Installation Include?
- Base. A level concrete slab, compacted base or a certified steel stand.
- Inlet. From the borehole pump with a float or level switch.
- Outlet. To a Booster Pump Installation or gravity feed.
- Overflow and screens. Overflow pipe directed away from foundations, with insect screens.
- Valves. Isolation valves and a bypass to municipal supply where allowed.
Who Needs Water Tank Installation?
- Borehole owners who want storage between pump and house.
- Homes and businesses needing backup during water cuts.
- Farms storing water for livestock.
How the Process Works
- Plan. Tank size, position, base and access for delivery.
- Base. Slab cast or stand erected.
- Place. Tank positioned and secured.
- Plumb. Inlet, outlet, overflow and valves connected.
- Test. Filled and checked for leaks.
What Affects the Cost?
- Tank size and material.
- Base type and stand height.
- Pipe runs and trenching.
- Pumps, filters and valves.
- Access for delivery.
Water Tank Installation Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quote.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Plastic tank, 2,200 to 5,000 litres, tank only | R2,000 - R8,000 |
| Basic tank supply and installation | R3,000 - R6,500 |
| Tank installed with a pump | R6,500 - R9,000 |
| Concrete base or plinth | R1,500 - R2,500 |
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.
Sources:
- Builders in Gauteng - water tank installation cost
- OneTouch Pump & Drilling - borehole drilling cost in Pietermaritzburg
- WaterPointSA - borehole cost guide for Gauteng
Get prices for your property rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation to hire.
Get the Best QuoteWhat You Receive
- An installed, leak-tested tank.
- Plumbing to the agreed points.
- Warranty terms for the tank and workmanship.
Limitations
A full tank is very heavy, so the base and stand must be designed for it. Municipal by-laws may restrict connecting borehole or tank water to the municipal system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size tank do I need?
Enough for at least a day of use, more if the borehole yield is low or you want backup during cuts.
Can a tank go on a stand?
Yes, on a stand rated for the full weight. A raised tank can feed by gravity, but pressure is low without a pump.
Can borehole water be mixed with municipal water?
Municipalities usually prohibit a direct connection. Ask your installer about a compliant changeover.
Related Services
Request tank installation quotes through Borehole Water Survey South Africa and compare base, plumbing and warranty terms.
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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