Borehole Drilling Gordons Bay

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What is the water for?

Garden
Whole home
Other

Borehole prices in Gordons Bay

Borehole item	Ballpark installed (2026)
Drilling, per metre	R380 – R750
Casing and borehole completion	R8 300 – R16 500
Pump supply and installation	R13 800 – R27 500
Electrical and controls	R8 300 – R16 500
Yield test plus lab water test	From ±R7 000
Rig transport to site	From ±R3 500
Complete domestic system	R50 000 – R140 000

Get an accurate quote. Final depth, casing length, pump, tank and water treatment change the total, and hard rock pushes drilling towards the upper rates. Ask whether VAT is in the price.

Benodig jy 'n boorgat-installasie in Gordonsbaai? Kry tot 5 gratis kwotasies van plaaslike installeerders met 5-ster-resensies.

What pushes the price up in Gordons Bay

Hard sandstone and granite pushing drilling to upper per-metre rates
Steep or tight access, which can add roughly 15–30%
Water treatment if lab results show salt in the water

Recent borehole drilling quotes in Gordons Bay

5 5-Star rated experts serve Gordons Bay on leaderr.

Job	Quoted	When
Borehole close to Beaumont primary area	Lourens	30 September 2026

Types of boreholes in Gordons Bay

Type	Best for	Keep in mind
Standard drilled borehole	Household and garden supply from rock fractures	Yield depends on hitting a water-bearing fracture
Borehole after a siting survey	Steep stands where a dry hole hurts	Improves odds but never guarantees water
Shared complex borehole	Common-area gardens across many units	Needs trustee approval and a proper pump test
Pilot test borehole	High-stakes business sites needing proof first	Adds R20 000 – R40 000 before main hole
Wellpoint	Rare spots with real depth of sand	Hard rock near surface blocks driving

Borehole materials compared

Material	Strengths	Watch out for
uPVC casing	Corrosion-proof, light, standard rating to about 100 m	Wall class must match your borehole depth
Steel casing	Strong, usual choice below about 80 m	Rust from mineral water shortens its life
Submersible pump	Works at any depth, lasts roughly 8–15 years	Sandy or salty water wears the motor
Surface (jet) pump	Cheaper for shallow water	Suction only reaches about 8 m

Hard rock

Sandstone and granite drill slowly, so expect upper-end per-metre rates.
Water sits in rock cracks, so extra depth does not guarantee more water.
Ask whether a fracture survey is included before any drilling starts.
Find out how extra metres are charged if the first crack is dry.

Steep stands and tight access

Steep driveways, sharp turns and retaining walls can stop a rig.
Send photos of the gate, driveway slope and any boundary walls.
Ask each installer to confirm the rig size and truck length.
Awkward access can add roughly 15–30% to the final price.

Salt in the water

Lower properties close to the shoreline carry the biggest salinity risk.
Request a lab test that measures salt levels, not only bacteria.
Salty water can work for toilet flushing but suits plants poorly.
Ask for a treatment option to be priced if results come back poor.

Approval in Gordons Bay

The City of Cape Town requires an application at least 14 days before drilling.
Once the hole is finished, register it and collect your free City sign.
National rules are lighter for homes; business use may need a DWS licence.

Borehole services in Gordons Bay

Service	What to ask for
New borehole drilling	Per-metre rate and what happens if dry
Siting survey	Fracture targets mapped for your stand
Pump and tank installation	Pump brand, warranty and pressure tank size
Yield and water testing	Pump-test hours and the lab certificate
City application and registration	Who submits the forms and collects the sign
Water treatment filters	Salt results explained before any filter is fitted

Practical borehole tips

Water sits in rock cracks, so depth alone does not predict yield.
Ask how the driller will choose the drilling spot on your stand.
Allow about R7 000 for the yield test and lab water test.
Lodge the City application 14 days ahead so your rig date holds.
Check the casing wall class matches depth; standard uPVC suits up to about 100 m.
Ask for yield results in litres per hour with the pump recommendation.

What to send with your request

Erf number and street
Photos of driveway slope and gate
Garden, household or business use
Body corporate or HOA rules, if any
Walls, cables and tight turns

The final decision is yours. Each installer is an independent firm, and leaderr matches you at no charge.

Frequently asked questions

What does a borehole cost on a hard-rock stand in Gordons Bay?

A complete domestic system runs about R50 000 – R140 000, with drilling alone at R380 – R750 per metre. Hard rock tends to sit at the upper end.

Does the City of Cape Town need to approve a borehole at my Gordons Bay home?

Send your application at least 14 days before the rig arrives, then register the borehole after drilling. The display sign the City issues is free.

Choosing the right borehole setup for your Gordons Bay house, complex or business

A drilled borehole suits most homes here, since hard rock sits close to the surface. Shared complex or business use means extra sign-off and possibly a national licence.

Can a drilling rig get onto my steep Gordons Bay stand?

Sometimes not. Send photos of the driveway, gate and walls so installers can confirm rig access before they quote.

Will my Gordons Bay borehole water be salty?

Lower properties near the sea carry the most risk, so insist on a lab test that measures salinity. Hold off drinking it until a lab report clears it.

Hoeveel kos boorgate in Gordonsbaai met harde rots?

'n Volledige huisstelsel kos ongeveer ±R50 000 tot ±R140 000, en boorwerk alleen ±R380 tot ±R750 per meter. Vra tot 5 kwotasies om pryse te vergelyk.

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