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CAN A BOREHOLE BE DRILLED ANYWHERE ON MY PROPERTY?

We’re all feeling the pinch these days with rising costs.  There are continual price hikes in food, electricity and in just about every area many people are feeling financially pressed. To illustrate, we’ve just recently had an 8.6% hike in municipal water and sanitation prices here in Cape Town. As a result, we’re all looking for ways to save money.  A borehole is an upfront investment that can help save you money in the long run.  If you’re considering a borehole, you may wonder, “Can a borehole be drilled anywhere on my property?” Read on!

As a general rule of thumb, boreholes can be drilled just about anywhere on your property provided it can easily be accessed by the drilling rig and there’s sufficient space.  A common place to drill boreholes is usually at the end of a driveway or in the middle.

Now that we’ve answered the question, “Can a borehole be drilled anywhere on my property?” let’s take a look now at the benefits of a borehole.

BENEFITS OF A BOREHOLE

  • A borehole increases the value of your property
  • It helps you save potable water
  • A borehole helps you save money on your water bill
  • You can fill your pool with borehole water once treated appropriately
  • You can use borehole water for your irrigation system
  • It gives you water security
  • It allows off-the-grid living

As you can see, investing in a borehole is a sound investment.  While there’s an initial upfront cost a borehole will pay for itself in the long run.  In addition, it will also give you water security.  It’s so worth it!

Contact us for a borehole drilling quote, Cape Town!