Water Bore FAQs
The actual space required for a water borehole may be as small as a driveway. If you can get a Land Rover with a trailer to the drill location, our drilling rig should be able to gain access.
Yes, we have installed water boreholes in many urban locations.
No, once installed your water will be supplied free of charge. You will only be subject to the running cost of the pump. If you are on mains sewage, you are still required to pay for this service.
At the surface, we install an ordinary manhole cover, over which you can safely walk and drive.
We have an in-house geologist who assesses the underlying geology of the site and provides an anticipated drill depth for your borehole. At an additional cost and if required, the British Geological Survey can carry out a third party assessment. We cannot guarantee the quantity or quality of the water.
Unless specifically requested, we do not use a dowser. Instead, we utilise geology and our vast experience to locate an appropriate water supply.
Usually but not always. The water source may contain dissolved minerals that need to be removed. We recommend water quality tests are carried out and, if required, the installation of treatment systems.
Anyone is allowed to extract up to 20,000 litres per day without a licence. If you require a greater volume of water, you will need an Abstraction Permit from the Environment Agency. We can assist with all licensing matters.
A typical water borehole in North Wales is 60-80 metres deep. However, measurements are always specific to individual sites.
We operate cable percussion drilling rigs and rotary drilling rigs using compressed air or drilling fluids
For total peace of mind, we offer an annual service package that maintains your entire water borehole system.