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Compare Borehole QuotesBorehole Prices in Malmesbury
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| 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 Malmesbury 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)
Ground and Water in Malmesbury
- Malmesbury sits on Malmesbury Group rock with thin sand cover.
- Groundwater in the area is saline, high in sodium and chloride, so test before use and expect treatment for household use.
What Affects Borehole Work in Malmesbury
- Farm boreholes for livestock need water tested for salt tolerance.
- Longer travel from Cape Town rigs adds to site establishment.
Swartland Municipality Rules
- Notify the municipality on its prescribed form before drilling starts (Water Services By-law, 2014).
- Boreholes are not allowed in dolomite areas, and using borehole water needs approval. A fixed charge may apply.
- Borehole plumbing may not be connected to the municipal supply, and non-potable taps need signs.
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.
Borehole Services in Malmesbury
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Borehole Installation Malmesbury FAQs
How much does a borehole cost in Malmesbury?
No prices are published for Malmesbury 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.
Can I use a wellpoint in Malmesbury?
Usually not. The ground is mostly rock, so a drilled borehole is needed. Ask for the depth limit and dry-hole terms in writing.
Do I need permission for a borehole in Malmesbury?
Yes. Swartland Municipality requires notice on its prescribed form before drilling starts.
Is Malmesbury borehole water safe for livestock?
It depends on salt levels, which are often high in the area. A laboratory test shows whether the water suits your animals.
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