Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Our packages for domestic boreholes starts from R320.00 per metre, therefore our startup packages are from R18000.00 for a 30m package.
No reputable drilling company can guarantee that they will strike water. Underground geological conditions are complex, and some areas in these provinces (like dolomite zones in Gauteng) can be tricky to navigate. To heavily reduce the risk of a dry borehole, always source an experienced servicer provider like Sarazen Borehole drilling for your borehole needs and YES, you still pay in a rare instance where water is not found.
Yes. A survey determines the best drilling point on your property, identifies the underlying rock formations, and estimates the depth to the water table. For households, we charge a fixed rate of R3500.00, it drastically increases your chances of a successful strike and avoids wasted drilling costs.
For standard residential sites, hours to a day's work however this is dependent on the geological conditions of your area and its requirements.
In most parts of the RSA groundwater is a potable quality. The areas where the natural groundwater quality is poor, is well mapped. The areas where the groundwater quality has been compromised by anthropogenic activities (kraals and poorly constructed pit toilets) are also mostly known to Sarazen Borehole Drilling. It would be beneficial if you have drilled a borehole and intend to use it as a domestic source of water, that you appoint Sarazen Borehole Drilling to have it tested chemically by our SANAS accredited and reputable laboratory. Furthermore giving recommendations on solutions based on the classification for domestic utilisation.
In South Africa, domestic use typically falls under "General Authorisation", meaning you usually don't need a license for basic garden or household use. However, if you are planning to use the borehole for large-scale agricultural, commercial, or municipal purposes, you must register the water use and obtain a license. You can discuss this with our organisation.
Whilst we can answer this based on experience, giving average estimations, it is highly recommended that you conduct a geophysical survey to get estimates which are your site-centered as every borehole is different.
As all water sources in the RSA groundwater is available in limited quantities. All groundwater comes from rain falling on the surface of the earth, infiltrates through the soil and then into the cracks and fissure in hard rock formations, to reach the water table – this called recharge. Recharge amounts to about 2% - 4% of the annual rainfall. From the aforementioned facts, it will be appreciated that groundwater has limits. These limits are further limited by the amount of cracks and fissure in hard rock formations.
If well managed, groundwater can be sustainable. We conduct borehole yield testing and our clients get guidelines on “how”
As all water sources in the RSA groundwater is available in limited quantities. All groundwater comes from rain falling on the surface of the earth, infiltrates through the soil and then into the cracks and fissure in hard rock formations, to reach the water table – this called recharge. Recharge amounts to about 2% - 4% of the annual rainfall. From the aforementioned facts, it will be appreciated that groundwater has limits. These limits are further limited by the amount of cracks and fissure in hard rock formations.
If well managed, groundwater can be sustainable. We conduct borehole yield testing and our clients get guidelines on “how”
