Borehole Drilling in Isiolo County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Isiolo, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Isiolo
Boreholes in Isiolo are typically 80–200 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Isiolo is largely arid, with groundwater in large sedimentary basins and older rocks, such as the Merti aquifer in the north-east. Boreholes are often deep and water quality can change from fresh to salty over short distances, so the survey and test pumping are essential. Solar pumping is the usual choice where there is no grid power.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 280 km from Isiolo, and drilling rates here carry a 20% regional adjustment for terrain and logistics.
Dreamkings Limited handles the whole job: the survey, WRA drilling authorisation, drilling, casing and gravel pack, well development, test pumping, water quality analysis, and the pump, power and storage you choose.
We drill boreholes across Isiolo County, including in Isiolo, Kinna, Garbatulla and Merti, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Isiolo?
- Drilling in Isiolo: KES 8,400 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 140,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 140,000 |
| Drilling | KES 672,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 288,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 116,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 195,500 |
| Electrical & Control | KES 35,000 |
| Storage & Tower | KES 45,000 |
Indicative prices for a grid-powered domestic borehole with a submersible pump, including 16% VAT on the totals. Your quotation depends on the survey result, the final depth and the pump and power you choose.
Our services in Isiolo
Boreholes we have drilled in Isiolo
Questions about boreholes in Isiolo
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Isiolo?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Isiolo costs about KES 1,950,540 at 80 m and KES 4,003,740 at 200 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 8,400 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Isiolo?
Most boreholes in Isiolo reach water between 80 and 200 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Isiolo?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Isiolo County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Isiolo do you drill in?
All of Isiolo County, including Isiolo, Kinna, Garbatulla and Merti and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.