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- Whether neighbours use wellpoints or boreholes, and how deep.
- Rig access: gate width, slope, walls and overhead cables.
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Compare Borehole QuotesBorehole Prices in Franschhoek
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wellpoint with surface pump, installed (Cape Town figure) | R6,500 - R12,000 |
| Drilling only, per metre, national 2026 index | R290 - R750 |
| Complete domestic borehole, national guides | R60,000 - R120,000 |
| Yield test | R1,500 - R5,000 |
| Basic water quality test | R1,500 - R3,000 |
| Site establishment, longer travel | R2,000 - R10,000 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. National figures; none are published for Franschhoek alone. Checked October 2026; not our prices. Confirm VAT on every quote.
Sources:
- Lekker Trade, borehole drilling cost per metre (October 2026)
- Enviroleg, borehole price and drilling price guides (2026)
- Borehole Hub, borehole prices 2026
- Enviroleg, borehole testing and inspection prices (January 2026)
- Wellpoint Installation Cape Town, installation and repair prices (2026)
Ground and Water in Franschhoek
- Franschhoek's valley sediments are ringed by sandstone mountains.
- Groundwater in the Franschhoek valley is much fresher than around Paarl and Wellington, though iron and acidity are possible from sandstone.
What Affects Borehole Work in Franschhoek
- Guest houses and wine farms using groundwater commercially may need registration or a licence.
- Narrow farm roads and estate rules can affect rig access.
Stellenbosch Municipality Rules
- Notify the municipality on its prescribed form before drilling starts (Water Services By-law, 2017).
- Boreholes are not allowed in dolomite areas, and the municipality can ask for a geohydrological assessment.
- Using borehole water for drinking can need the municipality's approval, and it may not be connected to the municipal supply.
Household and small garden use is Schedule 1 use under the National Water Act, so no national registration is needed. Business and irrigation use may need registration or a licence.
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Borehole Installation Franschhoek FAQs
How much does a borehole cost in Franschhoek?
No prices are published for Franschhoek alone. National 2026 guides put drilling at roughly R290 - R750 per metre and a complete domestic borehole at roughly R60,000 - R120,000. Depth, ground and travel move the price.
Wellpoint or borehole in Franschhoek?
It depends on the street. Sandy patches with shallow water can take a wellpoint at roughly R6,500 - R12,000; rock or clay needs a drilled borehole. Ask what neighbours use.
Do I need permission for a borehole in Franschhoek?
Yes. Stellenbosch Municipality's by-law requires notice on its prescribed form before drilling starts. Call 021 808 8111 for the current form.
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