Borehole Drilling in Taita-Taveta County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Taita-Taveta, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Taita-Taveta
Boreholes in Taita-Taveta are typically 80–200 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Much of Taita-Taveta 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 360 km from Taita-Taveta.
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 Taita-Taveta County, including in Voi, Wundanyi, Taveta and Mwatate, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Taita-Taveta?
- Drilling in Taita-Taveta: KES 6,650 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 180,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 180,000 |
| Drilling | KES 532,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 228,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 116,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 195,500 |
| 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 Taita-Taveta
Questions about boreholes in Taita-Taveta
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Taita-Taveta?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Taita-Taveta costs about KES 1,764,940 at 80 m and KES 3,470,140 at 200 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 Taita-Taveta?
Most boreholes in Taita-Taveta reach water between 80 and 200 m. The hydrogeological survey estimates the depth for your exact site before drilling.
Do I need a permit to drill a borehole in Taita-Taveta?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Taita-Taveta County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Taita-Taveta do you drill in?
All of Taita-Taveta County, including Voi, Wundanyi, Taveta and Mwatate and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.