Hydro-geological Survey Report – Drilling a borehole begins with a hydrogeological survey. This survey examines the groundwater potential within the area to eventually exploit the resources by drilling the borehole to serve the client with adequate water for domestic and subsistence purposes. This survey must be carried out by a qualified and registered geologist.

Water Resource Authority (WRA) permit – Once the geologist is satisfied with the groundwater potential, authorization to proceed is obtained from the Water Resource Authority (WRA).

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & NEMA (National Environment Management Authority of Kenya) Permit – An EIA report examines a project’s effects on the environment. An EIA aims to identify the negative and positive impacts of any project on people and the environment. This report must be approved by the NEMA authorities to issue the permit. If the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) is satisfied that the proposed drilling will not have an undesirable impact on the immediate environment, the organization issues a license.

The drilling may then commence, although in some cases, one may require a no-objection letter from the local water services provider and a local county permit. This permit is a mandatory requirement by law before drilling the borehole (in Kenya only).

Boreholes in Kenya are dug according to the hydrogeological survey, which estimates the depth of a borehole. Water drilling companies usually drill the borehole according to the recommended depth by hydrogeologists. However, we can drill further upon a request from the client.

The duration to drill a borehole is dependent on many factors, the distance and accessibility to the site, the geology of the landscape and any complications that might arise on the site.

Our drilling teams are well versed with many terrains and can deliver in a timely manner. The most typical time for the drilling and equipping of a borehole is a week but can be less or more depending on the above factors.

A well-constructed borehole should last for generations to generations. However, some boreholes require rehabilitation to ensure that they are in good working order.

In Kenya, we have successfully rehabilitated many boreholes and tested the water quality to ensure the water is clean and safe. Many of our boreholes have been used for commercial or domestic use without any problems

As a client, there are two types of casings available, a plastic casing and a steel casing. Well drilling requires that the borehole uses one material and cannot mix the two materials.

Each has its advantages and their drawbacks. Plastic casing, while cheaper, lighter, and rust-proof is also brittle and can break; the casing is usually used for depths less than 100 meters.

On the other hand, steel is quite strong and rigid and can go for deeper depths however just like household piping, can rust over time, this should be noted that it takes a while for this to happen, roughly about 75 years.

There are various factors that demonstrate a good drilling company. These are the types of machinery being used, the experience of the team, and the number of boreholes sank.

These indicate the professionalism and quality of the work that is done. A borehole is a lifetime investment. Hence, choosing the right company to deliver the standards you deserve is essential.

At Davison Water Drilling, we treat each borehole like our first and give it great care and attention. This ensures that you have a quality product for generations to come.

Borehole drilling is a specialized job, and as such, it requires well-equipped machinery, materials, and highly trained staff to deliver the right results.

The cost of inputs such as the fuel used, steel rods, casings, and other items used in the borehole are also high. We source for the right quality at the lowest price, so we do not have to pass on the high cost to you.

You can rely on us to give you amongst the most competitive rates in the market.

We are very mobile and have drilled boreholes in almost all counties in Kenya. We have served various communities and have done some good work for charities, non-profit organizations, and commercial clients in Kenya.

In addition to this, we have worked with government agencies, county governments, and institutions. We do not limit ourselves to just institutions – we have created a lot of boreholes for people who want clean, secure, and reliable water regardless of the region.

Give us a call today, and let us serve you!