Borehole Drilling in Machakos County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Machakos, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Machakos
Boreholes in Machakos are typically 120–250 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Much of Machakos is underlain by ancient basement rocks such as gneiss and granite. Groundwater sits in the weathered layer and in fractures, so the yield depends on hitting the right fracture zone; a careful geophysical survey is the best protection against a dry or low-yield borehole. Some areas have hard or slightly salty water, which the water analysis will show.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 65 km from Machakos.
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 Machakos County, including in Machakos, Athi River, Syokimau, Mlolongo, Kangundo, Tala and Matuu, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Machakos?
- Drilling in Machakos: KES 7,000 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 32,500
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 32,500 |
| 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 Machakos
Boreholes we have drilled in Machakos
Questions about boreholes in Machakos
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Machakos?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Machakos costs about KES 2,248,080 at 120 m and KES 4,122,640 at 250 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 Machakos?
Most boreholes in Machakos reach water between 120 and 250 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Machakos?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Machakos County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Machakos do you drill in?
All of Machakos County, including Machakos, Athi River, Syokimau, Mlolongo, Kangundo, Tala and Matuu and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.