Upon request, we provide you with a quote/estimate based on an average borehole or based on your specific request so you can assess the total cost of the project. You are required to pay for your project upfront and our sales team experts will ensure you are aware of the quote options considering our dry-hole policy and wet-hole policy before we commence with the process.
Water survey is the first and crucial step for your borehole. This may be referred to as siting or water detection in other areas of our work. This will provide detailed information about the subsurface geology, helping to identify the types of rock present. Water survey will also determine the depth and fluctuation of possible aquifers. Our technical team will produce a site survey report with the results and recommended follow up steps for a successful borehole placement.
It is mandatory to get permission to drill a borehole on any property in Zimbabwe regulated by Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) therefore you will be required to apply for a ZINWA Authority to Drill Permit before any work can commence on your property. You have an option to apply for the permit in your capacity as the property owner or opt for us to apply on your behalf. Application for a ZINWA Permit typically takes (1-2 working days) however, this is purely dependent on the regulator (ZINWA).
Once your ZINWA Authority to Drill Permit has been granted, your assigned project manager will ensure the timely delivery of your drilling process, taking you through every stage of drilling by ensuring communication at all stages. Our highly experienced and professional team of drillers will be explaining the whole process as you supervise your project. Should there be any changes to your borehole drilling plan, your assigned project manager with discuss these with you before we proceed. Our boreholes are cased to the bottom, for the total drilled meters, with 140mm Class 10 casing manufactured by reputable suppliers.
In ensuring you have the best quality borehole that meets your water needs and will last for decades to come, the type of rock and soil formations is key determent to your casing. This means that depending on the type of rock and soil formations, we may need a double casing. This will be assessed ahead of the drilling process (point 4) and you can decide.
Once your borehole is complete, cased, sealed and the underground water table established, In hydrogeology, we need to assess how much water the aquifer can yield, which is crucial for sustainable water management. The pumping test evaluates the efficiency of the borehole, guiding decisions on water extraction rates therefore accurately.
Before we install pumps & tanks, we need to verify the quality of the water before human consumption. This process includes water analysis and filtering solutions. The results will be provided within a few hours and the outcome will determine if there are any harmful substances we need to filter out. Depending on the outcome, we may need to install additional filtration and purification systems to provide safe cleaning water.
The final stage after ensuring you have safe water is to install a pump and a water storage unit based on your preference. We use 3 major types of pump installation; electrical (AC) pumps, solar powered (DC) pumps and B Type bush pumps. We guide you & match the rightly sized pump with the borehole yield to ensure optimal use. Our pumps come with a 12-month warranty. Upon completion of pump installation, we connect your borehole to your desired water supply system, water reservoir or irrigation water supply system and you can begin enjoying your borehole!
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