Borehole Installation Simon's Town: compare quotes from independent contractors for boreholes, pumps, tanks and repairs in Simon's Town.
- Your street or suburb in Simon's Town and erf size.
- Depths and yields of neighbouring boreholes, if known.
- Rig access: gate width, slope, walls and overhead cables.
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Compare Borehole QuotesBorehole Prices in Simon's Town
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Drilling only, per metre | R380 - R1,200 |
| Complete domestic borehole | R50,000 - R220,000+ |
| Submersible pump, supplied and installed | R15,000 - R45,000 |
| Water survey and siting | R5,000 - R12,000 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Cape Town metro figures; none are published for Simon's Town 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)
Ground and Water in Simon's Town
- Simon's Town sits mostly on Cape Granite.
- Granite rarely holds much water: across the region, many granite boreholes yield under 0.5 litres a second.
- Close to the sea, heavy pumping can pull seawater into a borehole.
What Affects Borehole Work in Simon's Town
- Hillside homes and steps often prevent a rig reaching the property.
- Tanks with a booster pump are a common alternative.
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 Simon's Town
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Borehole Installation Simon's Town FAQs
Can I use a wellpoint in Simon's Town?
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 Simon's Town?
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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