Borehole Installation Northern Suburbs: compare quotes from independent contractors for boreholes, wellpoints, pumps, repairs and treatment across the Northern Suburbs.
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Compare Borehole QuotesBorehole Prices in the Northern Suburbs
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Drilling only, per metre | R380 - R1,200 |
| Complete domestic borehole | R50,000 - R220,000+ |
| Water survey and siting | R5,000 - R12,000 |
| Yield testing | R3,500 - R15,000 |
| Water analysis | R450 - R3,500 |
| Pump, supplied and installed | R15,000 - R45,000 |
| Downhole camera inspection | R3,000 - R4,500 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges compiled from price guides published by South African contractors, suppliers and quote websites, checked October 2026 and rounded where needed. They are not our prices and no contractor is bound by them. Published Cape Town metro prices; no suburb-specific prices are published. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- OurPower, borehole drilling cost by city (October 2026)
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole drilling prices Cape Town (2026, VAT exclusive)
- Enviroleg, borehole CCTV inspection prices (January 2026)
Wellpoint Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wellpoint with surface pump, installed | R6,500 - R12,000 |
| Additional point | R2,500 - R5,000 |
| Dry-hole fee if no water is found | R2,500 - R4,000 |
| Wellpoint repair call-out | R450 - R950 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Ranges compiled from price guides published by South African contractors, suppliers and quote websites, checked October 2026 and rounded where needed. They are not our prices and no contractor is bound by them. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Wellpoint Installation Cape Town, installation and repair prices (2026)
- Borehole Drilling Cape Town, borehole drilling prices Cape Town (2026, VAT exclusive)
- CapeFlow Water, pricing (2026)
- Aquify, how much does a wellpoint cost (March 2026)
Ground and Water in the Northern Suburbs
- Lower Bellville, Parow, Goodwood and Kuils River are on the Cape Flats sand aquifer. The sand is thin between Parow and Goodwood, about 3 - 6 m, and thicker at Bellville.
- Durbanville, Plattekloof, Panorama and Welgelegen are in the Tygerberg Hills on Malmesbury shale. Malmesbury shale usually gives low yields, often under 2 litres a second, and the water can be salty.
- Brackenfell sits near the aquifer's eastern edge at the Kanonkop hills.
- No published study covers Kraaifontein, Bothasig or Edgemead street by street, so neighbours' boreholes are the best guide.
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, toilets included, needs the City's prior written approval, with no connection 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.
Areas in the Northern Suburbs
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Borehole Installation Northern Suburbs FAQs
How much does a borehole cost in the Northern Suburbs?
Cape Town metro guides put drilling at roughly R380 - R1,200 per metre and a complete domestic borehole at roughly R50,000 - R220,000+. Shale areas often need deeper holes.
Is Northern Suburbs borehole water salty?
It can be, especially from Malmesbury shale in the Tygerberg Hills. Test before irrigating or using it in the house.
Do I need City approval?
Yes. Apply at least 14 days before sinking a borehole or wellpoint, then register it with the City.
Borehole Installation South Africa is a free quote-comparison service. The work is quoted and carried out by independent contractors, and your agreement is with the contractor you appoint. Availability depends on your location and on contractors taking on that kind of job. Before you pay a deposit, get a written quote that lists what is included and excluded, the guarantee terms and the payment terms.
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