Borehole Drilling in Lamu County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Lamu, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Lamu
Boreholes in Lamu are typically 40–150 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Lamu is on Kenya's coastal belt, where water is found in coral limestone, sands and other young sediments. Water is often reached at shallower depths, but over-pumping close to the ocean can draw in salt water, so the pump is sized to the tested yield and salinity is checked.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 700 km from Lamu.
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 Lamu County, including in Lamu, Mpeketoni, Witu and Hindi, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Lamu?
- Drilling in Lamu: KES 6,650 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 350,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 350,000 |
| Drilling | KES 266,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 114,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 68,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 155,500 |
| 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 Lamu
Questions about boreholes in Lamu
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Lamu?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Lamu costs about KES 1,419,260 at 40 m and KES 2,953,940 at 150 m, including survey, permits, drilling, casing, test pumping, the pump and VAT. Drilling itself is KES 6,650 per metre.
How deep are boreholes in Lamu?
Most boreholes in Lamu reach water between 40 and 150 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Lamu?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Lamu County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Lamu do you drill in?
All of Lamu County, including Lamu, Mpeketoni, Witu and Hindi and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.