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Borehole Drilling Services Western Cape
Whether you’re a homeowner, farmer, developer, or industrial operator, our team provides the expertise and equipment to secure a reliable, long-term water source.
Solar
Solar and wind wheeling projects have increased to help mitigate the electricity shortage within the country. We provide essential services on these projects by pre-drilling foundation holes for the supporting structures. By making use of our services, you ensure a successful and efficient installation.
Municipal
Municipalities are under severe pressure to provide potable water to the community and with low dam levels it becomes a daunting task to do so. Municipalities needs to tap in the underground water to supply strategic centers such as hospital and schools with healthy potable water.
Developments
With a new property development, water may be used in vast quantities and a request to municipalities to provide water on the premises might not be that high on the priority list. With the project planning it becomes a necessity to plan for borehole water as not to run dry when the taps are turned off.
Residential
A luscious garden is an asset to any property. Unfortunately, municipal water supply becomes erratic and at times to a standstill. With the drought periods households has a limited water supply with hefty penalties using more than allowed. With a borehole you are independent and master of your own assets.
Mining
Certain mining operation needs water to wash and clean the minerals or remove tailings from the ore. Even if you recycle the use water it still needs a constant replenishing of the dams. Some mines are in remote arid regions and it’s costly to pipe water over a vast distance to the site. Therefore, these type of mines must rely on borehole water for the operations.
Agriculture
Without sustainable irrigation water the food basket cannot be sustained. With looming droughts, it is important to realize that surface water will become a very scarce commodity and that there are aquifers that can be tapped as a supplementary water supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
A borehole can be an expensive asset if not planned properly. To ease your mind here are some of the most common frequent questions asked with short answers. If the answer is not explanatory enough, do not hesitate to call us for a better explanation.
Do I need to register my borehole?
In Gauteng, registration is not required if the water to be used is for domestic purposes. Borehole water that is used for commercial or agricultural purposes, needs to be registered. In the Western Cape once you have drilled a borehole and water is found and utilized, the borehole needs to be registered with the Municipality. It is always good practice to check with your local authority.
How long does it take to drill a borehole?
It all depends on the depth of the well and the type of formation that is drilled, however we can drill a 100 meter well in a day depending on the rock formation. The pump installation is done after the well is drilled and the water yield is obtained.
Do you install pumps?
Yes, we drilling the well, can install the required pump. We can also install storage tanks, piping & irrigation.
Can I decide where to position my borehole?
Yes you can, however we will provide a complete assessment and recommend the position that we feel has the most potential of striking water. You can also employ the services of an independent provider who can Divine or do a Geological survey.
Should I have a yield test done?
A yield test will determine the amount of water in the borehole and also give you the rate at which it can be pumped. This information is useful so that the correct size pump is installed. If this is done and the correct pump is installed, it should give you many years of service and will protect the aquifer.
Do you guarantee that you will find water?
A guarantee that water will be found is not possible.
How long will a borehole last?
We use top-quality casing, drill and develop our boreholes to the highest standards and therefore your borehole should last for over 30 years.
How much space is required for your rig?
We have a variety of rigs suitable for most applications. We would however need to have a look at the site initially to make sure our equipment has the access needed.
What if I don't strike water?
There are occasions when water is not found when drilling. There is always a risk that a well may be “dry”. In a case like this you would only pay for the site establishment , travel and the number of meters drilled.
What is the "Site Establishment" cost
This is the cost to set up our drill rig, compressor truck and equipment that is required for drilling the well. This cost included the “De-establishment” of the equipment. The process of site establishment and de-establishment can take up to 2 hours depending on the access and terrain.
How many years of experience do you have with boreholes?
Our company has over 20 years drilling experience and in that time have drilled over 2800 wells throughout Africa.
Does drilling make a mess?
Drilling can be a messy business. All the material that we drill from the borehole comes to the surface. Initially there could be a lot of dust, and once water is found it can become very muddy. We work very carefully and take great care that gardens are damage to a minimum. We set up shade cloth to protect plants if required and try to divert the water and slurry so as not to damage lawns and flower beds.
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