Borehole Drilling in Nairobi County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Nairobi, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Nairobi
Boreholes in Nairobi are typically 150–300 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Much of Nairobi 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 15 km from Nairobi.
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 Nairobi County, including in Karen, Lang'ata, Runda, Kitisuru, Kasarani, Ruai and Embakasi, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Nairobi?
- Drilling in Nairobi: KES 7,000 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 20,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 20,000 |
| Drilling | KES 1,050,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 450,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 200,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 301,500 |
| 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 Nairobi
Questions about boreholes in Nairobi
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Nairobi?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Nairobi costs about KES 2,658,140 at 150 m and KES 5,021,060 at 300 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 Nairobi?
Most boreholes in Nairobi reach water between 150 and 300 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Nairobi?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Nairobi County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Nairobi do you drill in?
All of Nairobi County, including Karen, Lang'ata, Runda, Kitisuru, Kasarani, Ruai and Embakasi and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.