Borehole Installation Melkbosstrand: compare quotes from independent contractors for wellpoints, boreholes, pumps and treatment in Melkbosstrand.
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Compare Borehole QuotesBorehole Prices in Melkbosstrand
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wellpoint with surface pump, installed | R6,500 - R12,000 |
| Drilling only, per metre | R380 - R1,200 |
| Complete domestic borehole | R50,000 - R220,000+ |
| Submersible pump, supplied and installed | R15,000 - R45,000 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Cape Town metro figures; none are published for Melkbosstrand alone. Checked October 2026; not our prices. Confirm VAT on every quote.
Sources:
- OurPower, borehole drilling cost by city (October 2026)
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole drilling prices Cape Town (2026, VAT exclusive)
- Wellpoint Installation Cape Town, installation and repair prices (2026)
Ground and Water in Melkbosstrand
- Melkbosstrand is near the southern end of the Atlantis sand aquifer, where sand is 17 - 25 m deep and the water table about 2 - 5 m down.
- Water there is slightly saline and can be hard with iron fouling, so test before use.
What Affects Borehole Work in Melkbosstrand
- Security estates need approval before drilling.
- Pumps and fittings need protection from salt air.
City of Cape Town Rules
- Apply to the City at least 14 days before a borehole or wellpoint is sunk, then register it once it is in.
- Borehole and wellpoint water use must be metered, and records kept.
Using borehole water inside the house needs City approval. See borehole installation in Cape Town for the full rules.
Borehole Services in Melkbosstrand
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Borehole Installation Melkbosstrand FAQs
Will a wellpoint work in Melkbosstrand?
Often, where the ground is sandy and the water table shallow. A wellpoint costs roughly R6,500 - R12,000 installed, far less than a borehole. Agree the dry-hole fee first.
Do I need permission for a borehole in Melkbosstrand?
Yes, from the City of Cape Town: apply at least 14 days before sinking it and register it afterwards. Household use needs no national registration.
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