Borehole Drilling Polokwane

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Borehole drilling prices in Polokwane

Item	Ballpark (2026)
Drilling only, per metre	From ±R300
40 m, drilled, cased and pumping	From ±R27 900
60 m, drilled, cased and pumping	From ±R37 700
80 m, drilled, cased and pumping	From ±R48 200
Full system, 60–80 m, with pump	R55 000 – R95 000
Geophysical siting survey	R8 000 – R15 000
Yield test	R1 500 – R5 500
Rig transport	From ±R3 500
5 000 L tank on 3.5 m stand	From ±R28 740

Get an accurate quote. Casing, pump, tank, siting survey and yield test may be billed separately. Ask whether VAT is in the price.

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

What pushes the price up in Polokwane

Deeper holes through hard granite and gneiss
A geophysical survey to locate fracture zones
Fluoride and iron treatment after lab results

Types of borehole drilling in Polokwane

Type	Best for	Keep in mind
Percussion drilling	Hard granite and gneiss home boreholes	Bit wear raises the rate in hard rock
Odex or Symmetrix drilling	Loose or clay layers above the rock	Steel casing stays in the hole
Electric-pump borehole	Household and garden supply from the grid	Pump choice follows your test results
Solar-pump borehole	Running water without relying on the grid	Solar pump system adds roughly R36 000
Complex, office or smallholding supply	Steady higher-volume water for several users	Longer testing and possible catchment registration

Borehole materials compared

Material	Strengths	Watch out for
Steel casing	Holds up loose upper layers	High or low pH corrodes it
uPVC casing	Chemically inert, resists clogging and encrustation	Cracks if bent hard during installation
Slotted uPVC screen	Water passes through and sand stays out	Wrong slot width lets silt through
Birm or greensand filter	Removes dissolved iron	Needs matching to measured iron levels
Activated alumina or reverse osmosis	Cuts fluoride above the SANS 241 limit	Needs lab results to size it

Granite and gneiss

Water sits in fractures and weathered zones, not evenly across a plot.
Surveyed sites struck water far more often than guessed sites.
Weathered rock usually reaches 15–50 m down, so casing matters.
A R8 000 – R15 000 survey is worth it on granite.

Fluoride and iron

Some Polokwane-area boreholes exceed the 1.5 mg/L SANS 241 fluoride limit.
Iron above 0.3 mg/L stains fixtures and affects taste.
Fluoride is treated with activated alumina or reverse osmosis.
Buy treatment matched to your lab results, not off the shelf.

Depth and drilling method

Local drillers offer percussion, Odex and Symmetrix drilling.
Ask which method suits the top layers on your erf.
Rig mobilisation starts around R3 500, so check if it is included.
Deeper holes cost more, so ask for a depth ceiling before you sign.

Approval in Polokwane

Polokwane Municipality allows drilling only inside your erf, Monday to Saturday, 7h00 to 17h00.
Drilling on the sidewalk needs written Council consent. Keep open holes capped and secured.
National registration targets commercial and farm users; household use is exempt. By-laws apply separately.

Borehole drilling services in Polokwane

Service	What to ask for
Borehole siting survey	Fracture-zone survey with a marked drill point
New borehole drilling	Price per metre and expected depth range
Casing and screens	Casing type and total metres supplied
Yield testing	Step test plus constant-discharge test certificate
Pump and tank installation	Pump matched to test results, plus stand height
Water testing and treatment	Fluoride and iron results, then matched filter

Practical borehole drilling tips

Drilling in Polokwane is allowed Monday to Saturday, 7h00 to 17h00 only.
Water is commonly struck at 40–80 m, but plan for up to 120 m.
A common spec is a 165 mm hole with 177 mm × 3 mm steel casing.
A yield test starts with a step test of 4 to 6 one-hour steps before constant-rate testing.
A well-kept borehole can last 15–30 years.
Test for fluoride (limit 1.5 mg/L) and iron before drinking.

What to send with your request

Your Polokwane street or estate
Erf size and rig access photos
Water needs: home, garden, business
Nearby boreholes and their depth
Check whether a body corporate or HOA has rules on drilling

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Frequently asked questions

How much will a Polokwane borehole set you back?

Drilling starts from ±R300 per metre, and a finished 60–80 m system with pump often lands at R55 000 – R95 000. Survey, tank and treatment cost extra.

Do I need Polokwane Municipality's permission to drill?

Drill inside your erf, Monday to Saturday between 7h00 and 17h00. Drilling on the sidewalk needs written Council consent.

Which setup works for a home, complex or office in Polokwane?

Survey the site, drill, then test-pump before buying equipment. Bigger users should expect longer testing and may need to register with the catchment agency.

Is borehole water in Polokwane safe to drink?

Not until a lab has tested it. Fluoride and iron can exceed SANS 241 limits in granite and gneiss ground, so arrange borehole water testing first.

What happens if the rig finds too little water?

Ask up front what you pay for a low-yield or dry hole. A pre-drilling survey improves your odds.

Wat kos boorgate in Polokwane?

Boorwerk begin by ±R300 per meter, en 'n volledige stelsel met pomp loop gewoonlik van R55 000 tot R95 000. Kry tot 5 kwotasies en kies die beste aanbod.

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