How Much It Actually Cost To Install A Borehole In South Africa (what they don’t tell you)

[@777rvm]

Good info. Did a borehole at our new property at the beginning of the year and this is what I learned and what it cost. Also got quotes from three places. The one company had drill packages that includes the drilling and the casing pipe only. The other two companies quote drilling per meter and casing pipe per meter. Two of the three companies also charged a setup fee. I went for the company that charged 320 per meter for drilling and 600 per meter for casing and no setup fee. I checked references of this company and all were very good. I then did some research in the area and asked people in the area that do have existing boreholes what is the depth and yield of the holes. This will give a good estimate of the expected depth that you will require (Important this is just an estimate) Drilling started and solid rock was reached at 21 meters so 21 meters of casing were installed = R12 600 First water hit at 25 meters More water at 35 and then 40 meters. Driller said this is strong water but I asked to drill another 5 meters to create more space in the hole (a sump) Total depth 45 meters = R14 400 The drilling took about 5 hours to complete. The drilling in total cost R 27000. Here is the hidden costs: All the drill cuttings needs to be removed and cleaned. I did this myself but you require help and a trailer to remove it. (Worst part about drilling) Pump installation: This is an area where consumers need to be very careful. There is people that does pump installations and take advantage of people and their lack of knowledge regarding boreholes. They will tell you they first need to pump the hole dry to establish the yield and what pump is required. R 2500 for this. Secondly they will tell you, you need a 1.1kw pump and this will cost R18 000 including the installation. Don't fall for this crap. If you want to use the borehole for domestic purposes then check your average monthly consumption. In my case we used about 2000 liters per day with irrigation. So I expected to get at most 3000 liters in a 24 hour period from my borehole. I bought a .55kw borehole pump kit that include all you need to do the installation excluding the pipe. This pump is suited for a hole of 55 meters. (As you go deeper you will require a stronger pump. Good place to buy pumps and get good information is at places like Obaro or NWK) This cost me R4800 and I did the installation myself. I already had a 2500 liter tank and pressure pump so I connected the borehole to this tank and automate the filling by means of a smart pump controller and float switch. The pump controller provides protection should the hole run dry or an electrical issue occur. The controller and float switch cost R2500. Also had to buy a manhole cover and did the construction. Cost about R2000. Keep the following in mind: Borehole water is not always clean water. You need to have the water tested if you want to use it domestically and completely go "off grid" from municipal supply. We were lucky and unlucky. The water is clean in terms of no bacteria and safe for human consumption but its not visually clean. Lots of sand and mud in the water so water is very discolored. The water is also hard which is not good for pipes, taps and geysers as it will cause severe corrosion and/or scale build up. This required a water softener system and water filtration. Additional costs: Water test = R650 50 liter vertical filter filled with activated glass media (Pre filter on the borehole line before entering the tank) = R6000 Big blue three stage filter system (Post tank filter before entering water softener) = R2400 50liter water softener system = R9000 Fittings, valves and pipe for installing filters and softener = R4000 This filter and softener combo cleans and softens the water to the point that the water is clear and no corrosion or scale build up occurs. Note: I did this installation myself. A quote for this filters and softener combo including installation came to R32000. Be careful as again companies take advantage of people and they will install oversized valves and other items that brings the cost up. The labor rates are also insanely high. So in total my borehole cost me: Drilling = R27 000 Borehole Pump incl manhole construction = R9300 Water test = R650 Filters = R17 400 All fittings required for installation = R4000 Total = R58 350 Again this does not include any labor as all the installation work was done by myself. So yeah take these additional items into account. Each borehole is unique and will have different hidden costs. Make sure you shop around when considering a borehole and check online references before making a decision. Also remember a borehole is like a living thing that requires care and maintenance. No company will tell you this. With a tank system use a valve at the inlet to the tank to throttle the borehole pump. My tank will take about 4hours to fill from empty as it pumps at about 10 liters a minute (2500 liter). The pump at the depth can pump 50 liters a minute but the borehole cant produce that much and if the pump runs open it will run the hole dry. This is not good for the hole as it will start washing the hole out. This can lead to rocks dislodging and then sealing the hole off and you will end up drilling a new hole. Secondly I add about a quarter packet of pool "shock it" every 6 months to sanities the hole. As said borehole water is not always clean and algae and other coliform growths can form inside the hole. This will keep it clean. That is my learnings and tips. Is the borehole worth it. 100% yes. No more worries about water outages and no more municipal bill for water usage.

[@xireninsights]

Thank you for sharing this. Great info. I’ve pinned your comment ❤

[@ReaonGroup]

I am so impressed

[@andreambuguah]

Thanks for sharing this in-depth process.

[@heidibear44]

Thank you for this info. Very helpful.

[@patriciazingapeta7732]

Thank you so much for opening my eyes I have been wanting to have my bolehole re drilled but not sure where to go coz of fear of these scams May I have your number so I can also get the right people please

[@KRRainsford]

Will be great for you to continue with this channel to expose the poor service providers. The demand is so high that companies rob the customers. A very sad situation.

[@VeryBerry481]

Fully agree, and wonder if municipalities have the distance to be drilled on hand.

[@KRRainsford]

If only the Competition Act could investigate the borehole drilling industry, cos the customers are being milked. There are companies that within 5 years have become multi million businesses. All the torque of the town.

[@xireninsights]

It’s very sad for us consumers. If municipality was efficient there wouldn’t even be a need to drill in the first place. And who knows if they’re not choosing to drill deeper just so they could milk us 😥

[@KRRainsford]

@@xireninsights I know of a drill company that carry 130m of drill rodvon each rig, and the drillers are requested to convince the customers to drill that depth before they move on for maximum profit.

[@mosamashabela9687]

My dad was scammed cause of all this now he needs to pop out another 50k or more for a good job cause the municipality is still doing its own things ​@@xireninsights

[@debeerpaul]

Here in pretoria I paid 38k for 50m. I got the pump and manhole my self. Also did the wiring myself. They found water at 15m because Im close to stream. In the summer when it rains the water will come up the pipe and flood. So I need to seal the top.

[@xireninsights]

Thank you for sharing your cost. Atleast you saved by choosing to do some of the activities yourself. And it also just shows that here in Gauteng things are quite expensive for us 😅

[@debeerpaul]

@@xireninsights Yes its expensive. But it will pay off in the long run. My previous house had a borehole where the pump lasted over 30 years.

[@xireninsights]

@@debeerpaul30 years is a very long time 😮. It’s a great investment

[@Belovedfellows]

Not bad at all and it worth it ❤

[@lindaRainblessing]

Can you share the contact details of the person who did the borehole for you. I am also I'm Pretoria

[@wandamadalane8930]

It is important to do research and consult before drilling a borehole and buying a house. Some groundwater are contaminated due to chemicals from mine dumps. Areas like ekuruleni, mogale city, welkom, Virginia etc. Every development should have a Geotechnical report. Houses built on dolomite rocks will collapse/crack/sink in the future. Houses built on dolomite are in vosloosrus, Carltonville, protea Glen etc

[@smash860]

How does one access that info before buying a house

[@wandamadalane8930]

Every development should have a Geotechnical report. You can also consult with Council of geoscience for free. They can help with map with areas with dolomite rocks

[@clivedredge]

Very controversial subject and one that there is no clear answer to.... I have retired now and have worked in the ground water industry for over 40 years..... So here is my 5c worth - ! - Borehole drilling and completion can only be done as an estimate not as a quote... No one can predict conditions under ground and what will be involved... My advice - Find driller tht has drilled and knows your area well... Ask for references etc from the driller - you are about to spend a lot of money... 2 - Yield testing - This is absolutely vital if this will be a primary source of water.... Most lending banks will insist on it,,,, 3 - Water tests - If there is any likely hood of using the water for domesic consumption it has to be tested.... 3 - Pumps and installation - This is a mine field as there is no qualification to become a pump installer... This is the tragic part of the industry.... Contact a couple of the major pump suppliers and ask who their approved contractors are and work from there.... Conclusion - The ground water industry is and has been plagued by unethical and downright criminal contractors for years due to the amount of money involved.... My best advice is find out from friends and neighbors who they used and what their experience was... Best of luck.... PS - I have some videos on drilling on the tube on my site - @Clive Dredge

[@xireninsights]

Thanks, great advice. wish I knew this information before using our chosen service provider.

[@nonikutta6743]

Thank u for ur genorocity, u are such a great soul, u have save us time and money.

[@nonikutta6743]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@mphomogodi8110]

Hi there, are you able to recommend good contacts to assist with drilling, in Randburg?

[@clivedredge]

@@mphomogodi8110 Speak to Mark at the Pump shop and he can give you numbers for respected drillers

[@MrPada143]

We are currently building and this is our next step, thank you for this. Cant wait for the next one.

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome and all the best with the building project❤️

[@wesleytapalu3888]

Thank you for sharing. I like the fact you have give a breakdown of the full iternary. Most videos l have watched, this vital information is missing 👍

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome ❤️ I’m Glad you enjoyed it! I also felt like there was a gap in information when pursuing the borehole project.

[@hannetjiedebeer9480]

Thank you for the valuable information. You are such a breath of fresh air.❤

[@xireninsights]

Wow thank you 😊 ❤️

[@pimkielen9081]

Good information. But like other people said get the water tested if you haven’t done so. Your garden doesn’t like hard water. Also washing your car with unfiltered borehole water is not a good idea. For our lodge we have a sand/carbon filter and a water softener. About 10 years ago we paid R 100000 for the complete system. A few years back we build a new house and decided to go for rain water instead of a borehole. 25000 L storage and a sand/carbon filter with a uv light to kill the germs. Nice soft drinking water from all taps at our house.

[@seimela]

Every house must do this or must be shared with neighbors... Our waters have become problem... Not clean anymore.

[@xireninsights]

I’d say Every house. Doing it with your neighbours can be a problem. From splitting costs, ownership etc.

[@sachakingston7225]

Great video! I want to drill a borehole at my new property, and this really helped me to wrap my head around the costs and what's required. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@xireninsights]

Thank you and You’re welcome ❤️

[@xavierpaidamhosva1671]

This is very informative. Thank you for the detail and breakdown.

[@xireninsights]

You're very welcome!

[@heidibear44]

Thanks for this breakdown. Very informative. I hope your garden flourishes!

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome and thank you ❤️

[@tkatiba1]

I don’t see anything about pump testing which is between 6 hours to 24 hrs, to make sure your borehole supplies water sustainably. If it’s a project, your full costs will be survey, drilling, pump testing, water quality and pump installations.

[@xireninsights]

Hi pump testing was done although it was not quoted separately. After everything was done they did offer to take the water to the lab for testing and were charging around R3k. So what was stated on the quote was the full costs excluding water testing

[@SboneloGumede-dn7jc]

We appreciate you sharing with us❤

[@xireninsights]

You are so welcome ❤️

[@ettcha]

I just realised I've never seen a borehole setup with filters! It explains why my tub had invincible mineral rings around it (it was full but I ended up on a longer than expected holiday and it was like that when I returned). Wonder what that water is doing to my insides 😂

[@xireninsights]

😅😅😅 Yeah your solution is filters and you can also get the water tested so the filters can be set up right. Who knows maybe what it contains it’s what makes people live longer 😂

[@mzamosithole9830]

Thanks I think this is one of the informative video about installing Borehole

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome and thank you 😊 ❤️

[@drea7295]

All i know is its very expensive and you have to clean it regularly.thank you very informative

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome 😊 and thanks for watching. Yeah now it will be the maintenance thereof but atleast the bulk of the cost has been taken care of 😅

[@drea7295]

@@xireninsights I'm so glad for you , good decision to make as water looks like it might be a problem in the future ,I'm glad everything worked out and that they found water as this at times can be difficult.thanks so much I was thinking about this a few years back but was not able to afford it at the time .may Jesus bless you and your family.im sure you garden plants and animals will be greatful too .

[@fikilehlatshwayo210]

Thanks a million for the information

[@xireninsights]

My pleasure ❤️

[@andythomas7931]

Thank you very much my friend that is very interesting information

[@xireninsights]

I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊❤️

[@sihlemasondo2898]

Very good content thank u

[@xireninsights]

Thank you ❤️

[@Kikimorris5]

As south africa is a waterscare country, thx a lot for the info, much appreciated

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome ☺️ ❤️

[@walter.zikalala]

Many thanks, very useful information and insights!

[@xireninsights]

You are welcome! Thanks for commenting ❤️

[@walter.zikalala]

Once I've sorted the pennies out, I'll let you know as I'm interested in your KZbin training program.

[@avrilmemela9392]

Very good content, thank you

[@xireninsights]

Thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@awene4675]

Great info! Thanks.

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@thokothoko9881]

Thank u soo much for always sharing powerful information

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome ☺️ ❤️

[@gpmjozi706]

You're information is very helpful and important my sister.

[@xireninsights]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@EltonMatheko]

Good afternoon mam how does the borehole water work does it give you a endless supply of water can it supply if for instance you have maybe 10 apartments with maybe 10 families living there please can you tell how much water it can supply a day

[@xireninsights]

I think it can be able to supply a large number. You’ll just need a bigger tank maybe from 10000L and a pump that’s able to pump water quickly from underground to the tank plus a pressure booster so that the water going to the households can have sufficient pressure. But I’m sure people dealing with industrial boreholes can give better advice.

[@festival4101]

I hope you too the water for testing to the lab, borehole water quality always changes you can only use it for some things

[@xireninsights]

We don’t use the borehole water for drinking

[@tonylancer7367]

Interesting, though I've always thought that it's quite expensive in JHB, but I'd like to know what area are you staying? It might also be that your water table is lower (because of your area).

[@kabelohlongwane967]

What is the name of the company which you went for?

[@zanelepemvani8159]

Name of company?

[@DmitriGAJegels]

Erm, Bayaxoka. I Iive in Cape Town. It cost me R4800.00 a few years ago just before the drought eKapa, and now we have just had torrential rain...

[@xireninsights]

Yoh that’s very cheap… wish I stayed in Cape Town 😔

[@kgoty]

Cape Town has higher water table, that's why it's relatively cheap

[@Invictus_.]

Me too!

[@andreventer8734]

It's easy in the sandy areas in the Cape. You don't even need a drilling machine. If you are practically inclined you can do it yourself. Water table where I live is about 3m below surface. The water is acidic and has a very high iron content - good for gardening but not for household purposes.

[@VeryBerry481]

Greetings Mam🌸 Thank you soooo every much for such a wonderfully detailed video. Would municipalities not have the information on the distance to drill for a borehole as opposed to the service provider having to guess and recharge 16m extra?

[@xireninsights]

I guess municipalities wouldn’t want to get themselves involved in this. Maybe it would be conflict of interest since it’s their “job to provide us with water”. 😅

[@BondWarrior]

Thank you that was most insightful, is there no government fee that has to be paid, as in applying for permission to have a borehole ?

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome. Not that I’m aware of. Maybe in certain areas but in most residential areas it’s not the case.

[@MNJ_Agri]

Can someone recommend a borehole company that is cheaper that I can use in EASTERN CAPE.

[@MaySmithereen]

Me and you both, because the quote I got was absolutely ridiculous

[@MNJ_Agri]

@@MaySmithereen yhuu that quote made headache ,over 100k for a borehole😭 I got a cheaper quote from a company in Gauteng but I’m afraid to use it. Worse I really need this water.

[@xireninsights]

Hope you come right

[@MNJ_Agri]

@@xireninsights where is the borehole company you used situated? I want to ask for a quote?

[@nhlanhlamsibi9365]

Thank you for the insightful video. What was the FINAL amount paid for everything?

[@Invictus_.]

R100k

[@xireninsights]

You mean including irrigation or only the borehole aspect after digging 100meters?

[@dibudantlangemhlophe5727]

Kindly share the borehole company you have used if its possible. Thank you.

[@xireninsights]

Not happy with their work so can’t share

[@Bamidele-ee8ch]

Who did you buy your land from a induna? insilo? tribal authority? Do you have to pay annual taxes?

[@xireninsights]

No it’s an estate… so we pay levies to the estate + monthly rates and taxes to the municipal + mortgage to the bank

[@Invictus_.]

What the heck!..these people mean business. R100 K for a borehole and irrigation system 🤦‍♂️ that is mos a government tender.My borehole cost me less than R5000 in CPT. A float switch for R1200 jesus. If i were you, i would've collected municipal water into my jojo tank and pumped it into my house and collect rain water for irrigation. But you can afford why not keep the economy going.

[@1kingkay]

The challenge is water from the municipal and lack of rain this side.

[@xireninsights]

I’m seeing a couple of comments about how cheap it is in CT. But here in joburg there isn’t much rain. So rain water won’t be enough. And we’ve been experiencing extreme water cuts from the municipality recently which wouldn’t be sustainable. But it’s a once off investment which will yield savings later on.

[@rbee2062]

Please share the company you used

[@lurisinga5600]

Im in the EC my property already had a borehole when I bought it, i dont hear new installers complaining about the cost. Those are GP, KZN, NW, L and MP costs.

[@jhondo7614]

And ontop of all that you have to pay the town council taxes for 0 services .

[@xireninsights]

Yeah. What choice do we have 😂

[@KRRainsford]

One choice is to become self-sufficient, not easy, but possible.

[@segamogotlha5290]

*HELLO XIREN, THANK YOU DEAR FOR SHARING AND MORE SO IT'S EDUCATIONAL FOR ONE TO HAVE AN OVERVIEW HOW THE PROCESS GO ABOUT. I AM MOTSWANA LIVING ABROAD AND I HAVE PLANNED TO DRILL A BOREHOLE WHEN I COME HOME. YOU HAVE ENLIGHTEN ME ON WHAT I SHOULD PUT IN MIND FOR THE PROCESS OF A BOREHOLE DRILLING. THANK YOU, I APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND EFFORTS TO EDUCATE US. //BEST REGARDS* ❤️🇿🇦❤️

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome I’m glad you found this info helpful ❤️☺️

[@Motlatsimabaso]

Thank you for this informative video. Would you mind sharing thr names of the companies? Tah

[@xireninsights]

Hi’ you’re welcome. I’m wont be sharing their names since I’m not happy with some of their work. There’s issues we’ve encountered so not fair giving them exposure/ business while they didn’t do right by us.

[@DavidMMKing]

How safe is borehole water for daily human consumption: drinking, cooking, showering etc

[@xireninsights]

The borehole water has to be tested and the right filters placed for the water to be entirely safe for consumption. We haven’t done this part but plan on doing it. For now we use the water for everything else besides drinking. Once boiled I consider it safe 😅

[@DavidMMKing]

@@xireninsights ok thanks. There is one neighbourhood close to Cape town in a remote industrial area. Because of high cost of living, students do rush to that area for affordable accommodation. Most of students use borehole water in that area. I witnessed, one house installing borehole water within a couple of hours, the house had borehole water running for students. I found out that the owner spent about R30K for the entire installation process. My questions still remain whether that water is safe, especially in that industrial zone. At least you doing it for yourself and water safety is likely to be one of your main goal. I would like to understand the safety part of borehole water and necessary testing needed. All the best with your project

[@khulekanimkhze7295]

Thanks for sharing,which province this company from and what is the name of the second one that you have used?

[@xireninsights]

You’re welcome. From Gauteng

[@khulekanimkhze7295]

@@xireninsights maybe it will cost me differently because I'm in KZN

[@bentbiggie576]

So how do I know that my water was drilled up to 100m not 40m

[@xireninsights]

I really don’t know hey 😅 we just take their word for it

[@davycrockett8886]

Thanks 👍

[@xireninsights]

Welcome 👍

[@xireninsights]

Welcome 👍

[@molefejappie3284]

For R20 is boreholes can make.

[@Podcast_in_the_Car]

@5:44 I would have assumed these guys with the quote are scsmmers. Please can you share their contacts

[@therightofstudy5184]

Good 👍

[@xireninsights]

Thank you ❤️

[@tsietsimodutsoane9029]

Its not expensive in cape town

[@xireninsights]

Wish I was in Cape Town. In Joburg it’s overpriced 😭

[@xtsmbayi3028]

KZN prices are crazy..... Expect 75K minimum.

[@xireninsights]

That’s extreme. Was expecting it to be more expensive here in Gauteng or even CPT. But seems like CPT is cheaper

[@xtsmbayi3028]

I'm still surprised by Capetown. Perhaps their borehole depth is shorter. I actually enquired from local providers regarding the wide difference between GP and KZN. And they all said pretty much the same thing, I DON'T KNOW HOW THEY DO IT UP THERE🗿

[@MouthwateringBudgetMeals]

They found water at 70m for us, it's not cheap

[@jabulanisello9116]

Well done. From your quotes I didn't see anything related to water quality testing, or I missed it? Does your borehole water meet water drinking standards or you use it for everything else besides drinking it? We normally assist people with borehole water quality testing to make sure it's safe for human consumption

[@xireninsights]

Yes water testing was not included in the quotes but after the installation was done they wanted to take it for testing at R3800. But for consumption we’re already used to buying water.

[@jabulanisello9116]

@@xireninsights awesome !

[@canisiusniba5230]

Well Explained

[@wandamadalane8930]

groundwater quality is very important, therefore it's important to find out first whether the water underground in your area are not contaminated/polluted before drilling. Gauteng and other areas in the vicinity of the mine dumps has contaminated underground water due to chemicals moving through aquifer and polluting groundwater. Some of the groundwater are not suitable for gardening, irrigation, consumption etc.

[@avrilmemela9392]

​@@jabulanisello9116please furnish us with your water testing company details or website

[@bishop_s23edward]

They Robbed you, it's R10000 in the NW, some place R7000

[@xireninsights]

That’s so cheap. Places do differ I guess. My parents in Limpopo spent around 15k almost 20 years ago 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@thembikunene4531]

Other places is R70000, depending. They check different places around the yard.

[@zulu9357]

Water table in Cape Town is high

[@GlenroseMakgorogo]

Where in NW?? I stay in Rustenburg Can you please give us the contact number of the drilling company

[@bishop_s23edward]

It's not about having water on the land or not. In the NW west it's rock non-stop, mining area. But it's still cheap. It's just depends who you met.

[@uiaugust97]

What’s the cost for the filter?

[@francoisscherman7140]

That depends on the water some systems are inexpensive when water is good and some are a Lott more

[@thembinkosibuthelezi1276]

Never thought its this expensive yoh

[@xireninsights]

I was also shocked. Thought it will cost R25k😅

[@LennoxM-ru2qi]

Which province

[@xireninsights]

Gauteng

[@rhumash5977]

This sounds like the perfect business to over bill customers😂

[@xireninsights]

A business idea for you if you still haven’t ventured into one 😂

[@ThibushiSimon]

Limpopo was 40 000 in 2018 i don't know now it was 60 metres

[@xireninsights]

Yoh borehole ain’t cheap. Thought in Limpopo it’s cheaper. I’m sure it’s even higher now since that price was 7 years ago

[@andrewallen9993]

Johannesburg water, providing air but charging for water.

[@xireninsights]

😂 you can say that again. It’s like since they stopped load shedding now they’re into water shedding.

[@phumeza_ndzobongo]

Boreholes are very expensive in SA

[@xireninsights]

Ridiculously expensive 😅

[@lurisinga5600]

Not in EC and WC.

[@siphamandlakhumalo5074]

Good explanation en very impartant subject just made m subscribe on chanel

[@xireninsights]

Thanks and welcome ❤️ 😊

[@Ntandom01]

Hi thanks for this information. I have a question do you think it's possible to get a borehole in a small yard

[@xireninsights]

I think it’s possible, as long as they can find a water source. The yard at my parents home is not that big. They drilled the borehole on the garage driveway.

[@Ntandom01]

@@xireninsights thank you so much. You just got yourself a new subscriber 😊

[@xireninsights]

Thank you 😊 ❤️

[@Podcast_in_the_Car]

Who does your taxes?

[@xireninsights]

I do my own taxes

[@VhuthuGodzwana]

My mom paid R900 in 1998😅

[@xireninsights]

My goodness 😅 wish things were still that cheap. She did herself a favour because a borehole is a lifetime investment.

[@Voola_Vala]

If I could just find my time machine😅

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

We need those 1998 prices back 😭😂

[@seag3443]

For 5 year we are still without water, but R48000 gone. Never seen water...a hole still there

[@xireninsights]

Sorry about that 😥 Not fair

[@AgirlDad]

Name and shame that company. 😕

[@NeoentleafricaC9345]

😭😭

[@khurodiy]

yooo thats alot for a 100M borehole , but good info

[@xireninsights]

Yeah it’s too expensive. In my mind I thought borehole won’t cost above R25k 😂 but ey😓

[@khurodiy]

@@xireninsights yoo did my 60m for 15k

[@xireninsights]

That’s very affordable. How long ago was that and which province? My parents’ borehole costed around that price, 25m but that was 20 years ago.

[@khurodiy]

@@xireninsights 4 years ago in limpopo, but no pump i did my own installation. pump i got for 3k

[@khurodiy]

@@xireninsights now things are expensive..

[@romaabrupt2391]

More money more honey

[@xireninsights]

Yeah everything needs money

[@tebogobareng3200]

Yaaa meh but naa I have done three boreholes in my life one for my farm one for my mother and last one for my family what is said here naaa

[@xireninsights]

I’m sharing my experience. Are you also in Gauteng?

[@Fylosofy_]

Not to mention the fact that you're in SA so they can easily tell you they drilled 100m while it was only 50m.

[@xireninsights]

True 😅

[@lurisinga5600]

Speak for your GP/L/MP/NW town SA is too big to use experience of an individual or a handful. Im in the western region of the EC and i dont hear horror stories. You cant see when they take the measurements or verify that yourself? Smh.

[@GlenroseMakgorogo]

Borehole water is healthy than tap water from municipal

[@xireninsights]

I agree. Municipal water is chlorinated and the state of some water reserves where it’s pumped from is very dirty 😅

[@GlenroseMakgorogo]

@@xireninsights sometimes it is urine

[@percybudise9281]

100m 🤔 maintenance of that bore whole will be expensive.

[@francoisscherman7140]

Actually not maintenance on a holle is minimal a good pump will last 10 to 20 years

[@bishop_s23edward]

Hahaha.lol

[@all_in_one_0_0_7]

You can't just give a cost of a borehole!! It depends on the land and if you are higher or lower land..this is my bread and butter,we do most of the boreholes in jhb

[@xireninsights]

I’m giving my cost (my personal experience) obviously it will differ with another person’s experience. Have you done a video on social media to market your services?

[@nonodlamini]

One thing about borehole water?? H.E.A.V.E.N 🤌🏾🤤