082 771 1653
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

FAQs

WHAT INDUSTRIES DO YOU SERVE?

We service anyone and everyone that needs access to their own water supply. Our main clients are in the agricultural sector, as farmers need large amounts of water for their crops and livestock. We also serve the government sector, domestic residential sector, industrial and manufacturing sectors, hospitals, residential estates and schools.

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE THE BEST SPOT TO DRILL?

Hillson Drilling does not conduct water surveys. Depending on your preference, we are able to recommend the services of reputable water diviners and hydro-geologists in your area. We have identified these professionals as the leaders in their fields. These introductions are independent of our services, and Hillson Drilling does not guarantee water. Unfortunately, drilling a…
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WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BOREHOLE IS DRY?

Unfortunately, drilling a borehole does come with risk and there is a chance you could end up with a dry borehole. With the use of trustworthy professionals, you can mitigate these risks. Hillson Drilling does not guarantee water. You should be very wary of any person or company that claims to guarantee water.

HOW DOES THE DRILLING PROCESS WORK?

The drilling process is best explained in the following steps: Step 1: Determining the Location to Drill Hillson Drilling does not conduct water surveys. Depending on your preference, we are able to recommend the services of reputable water diviners and hydro-geologists in your area. We have identified these professionals as the leaders in their fields.…
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HOW MUCH DOES A BOREHOLE COST?

Due to the many factors that determine the completion of a borehole, there is a substantial variation in pricing between each hole. The average borehole is 100m deep with 12m of steel casing. A borehole with this design will normally cost in the region of R80,000. Once the hole is completed, a pump needs to…
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WHAT AREAS DO YOU SERVICE?

We have two drilling machines that operate throughout KZN.

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?

We are based in Eston, KwaZulu-Natal. This is thirty minutes from Pietermaritzburg and one hour from Durban.