Borehole Drilling in Kiambu County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Kiambu, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Kiambu
Boreholes in Kiambu are typically 120–280 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Much of Kiambu sits on volcanic rocks of the Rift Valley, where groundwater is held in fractured lavas, tuffs and old soil layers between lava flows. Yields are often good, but fluoride is common in Rift Valley aquifers, so the laboratory analysis decides whether the water needs treatment before drinking.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 30 km from Kiambu.
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 Kiambu County, including in Thika, Ruiru, Juja, Kiambu, Limuru, Kikuyu and Githunguri, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Kiambu?
- Drilling in Kiambu: KES 7,000 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 20,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 20,000 |
| Drilling | KES 840,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 360,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 164,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 271,500 |
| 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 Kiambu
Questions about boreholes in Kiambu
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Kiambu?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Kiambu costs about KES 2,233,580 at 120 m and KES 4,738,020 at 280 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 7,000 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Kiambu?
Most boreholes in Kiambu reach water between 120 and 280 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Kiambu?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Kiambu County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Kiambu do you drill in?
All of Kiambu County, including Thika, Ruiru, Juja, Kiambu, Limuru, Kikuyu and Githunguri and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.