Borehole Installation Western Cape: compare quotes from independent contractors for boreholes, wellpoints, pumps, repairs, testing and treatment in Cape Town, the Winelands and country towns.
- Give your town or suburb and the job.
- Say what the water is for: household, garden, farm or business.
- Mention what neighbours use and how deep.
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Compare Borehole QuotesCape Town Metro Prices
| Item | OurPower 2026 index | Borehole Drilling Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling only, per metre | R380 - R750 | R500 - R1,200 |
| Complete domestic borehole | R50,000 - R140,000 | R55,000 - R220,000+ |
| Typical depth | 30 - 120 m | Not published |
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. Borehole Drilling Cape Town figures exclude VAT. 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)
Prices for Winelands and Country Towns
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Drilling only, per metre, national 2026 index | R290 - R750 |
| Drilling only, per metre, Cape Town | R380 - R750 |
| Complete domestic borehole, national guides | R60,000 - R120,000 |
| Complete domestic borehole, Cape Town | R50,000 - R140,000 |
| Geophysical siting survey | R5,000 - R10,000 |
| 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. 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. No town-specific prices are published, so national and Cape Town figures are shown. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- OurPower, borehole drilling cost by city (October 2026)
- 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 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 Western Cape
- The Cape Flats and Atlantis sands hold shallow groundwater that often suits wellpoints, but needs testing.
- Malmesbury shale, around the Tygerberg Hills, Paarl, Wellington and Malmesbury, tends to give low yields and brackish to saline water.
- Table Mountain sandstone gives deeper, usually fresh but acidic water, often with iron, as at Hermanus.
- Granite along parts of the Peninsula rarely holds much water.
Municipal Rules
| Municipality | Borehole requirement |
|---|---|
| City of Cape Town | Apply 14 days before sinking, register afterwards, meter use |
| Stellenbosch (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Klapmuts) | Notify on the prescribed form before drilling; no boreholes in dolomite areas |
| Drakenstein (Paarl, Wellington) | Approval for domestic use, registration, sign and monthly meter readings |
| Swartland (Malmesbury) | Notify on the prescribed form before drilling; approval to use the water |
| Overstrand (Hermanus) | Register every borehole and wellpoint after drilling |
| Breede Valley (Worcester) | Water by-law applies; check borehole requirements with the municipality |
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.
Cape Town
Winelands and Country Towns
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Borehole Installation Western Cape FAQs
How much does a borehole cost in the Western Cape?
Cape Town guides put drilling at roughly R380 - R1,200 per metre and a complete domestic borehole at roughly R50,000 - R220,000+. National guides put drilling at R290 - R750 per metre.
Do Western Cape municipalities require borehole registration?
Rules differ. Cape Town, Drakenstein and Overstrand require registration; Stellenbosch and Swartland require notice before drilling. Check the table above and your municipality.
Is Western Cape groundwater safe to drink?
Not without testing. Shallow sands can be polluted, shale water salty and sandstone water acidic with iron.
Are wellpoints only for the Western Cape?
No, but they are common in Cape Town's sandy areas. They only work in sand with a shallow water table.
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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