Borehole Drilling in Makueni County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Makueni, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Makueni
Boreholes in Makueni are typically 100–250 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Much of Makueni 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 150 km from Makueni.
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 Makueni County, including in Wote, Emali, Sultan Hamud, Makindu and Mtito Andei, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Makueni?
- Drilling in Makueni: KES 7,000 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 75,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 75,000 |
| Drilling | KES 700,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 300,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 140,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 251,500 |
| 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 Makueni
Questions about boreholes in Makueni
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Makueni?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Makueni costs about KES 2,014,340 at 100 m and KES 4,171,940 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 Makueni?
Most boreholes in Makueni reach water between 100 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 Makueni?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Makueni County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Makueni do you drill in?
All of Makueni County, including Wote, Emali, Sultan Hamud, Makindu and Mtito Andei and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.