Borehole Drilling in Tana River County
Hydrogeological survey, WRA permits, drilling, casing, test pumping and pump or solar installation in Tana River, delivered end to end by Dreamkings Limited.
Drilling a borehole in Tana River
Boreholes in Tana River are typically 60–200 m deep. A hydrogeological survey confirms the best drilling point and the expected depth and yield before any drilling starts.
Tana River is largely arid, with groundwater in large sedimentary basins and older rocks, such as the Merti aquifer in the north-east. Boreholes are often deep and water quality can change from fresh to salty over short distances, so the survey and test pumping are essential. Solar pumping is the usual choice where there is no grid power.
Our rigs mobilise from Nairobi, about 450 km from Tana River.
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 Tana River County, including in Hola, Garsen, Bura and Madogo, for homes, farms, schools, estates and businesses.
How much does a borehole cost in Tana River?
- Drilling in Tana River: KES 7,000 per metre
- Rig mobilisation and demobilisation: KES 225,000
| Survey & Permits | KES 75,000 |
|---|---|
| Mobilisation | KES 225,000 |
| Drilling | KES 420,000 |
| Casing & Screens | KES 180,000 |
| Gravel Pack & Grouting | KES 92,000 |
| Development & Test Pumping | KES 100,000 |
| Water Analysis | KES 15,000 |
| Pump & Equipping | KES 175,500 |
| 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 Tana River
Questions about boreholes in Tana River
How much does it cost to drill a borehole in Tana River?
A typical equipped domestic borehole in Tana River costs about KES 1,580,500 at 60 m and KES 3,638,340 at 200 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 Tana River?
Most boreholes in Tana River reach water between 60 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 Tana River?
Yes. Drilling needs Water Resources Authority (WRA) authorisation, backed by the survey report, and some sites also need NEMA or Tana River County approvals. We prepare and follow up the applications for you.
Which parts of Tana River do you drill in?
All of Tana River County, including Hola, Garsen, Bura and Madogo and the surrounding rural areas. Our rigs travel to the site, so remote plots are fine as long as a truck can reach them.