Borehole Drilling & Water Backup Systems in Johannesburg & Gauteng
We operate throughout South Africa and Zimbabwe.
We are a turnkey legacy water solutions provider specialised in hydrogeological surveying, borehole drilling, pump and water back-up system installation, together with long-term maintenance and support.
Finding water. Finding Freedom.
Surveying, drilling, pumping, storage, filtration and irrigation.
Dakota Plumbing & Borehole Drilling is positioned to provide legacy water solutions to homes, residential estates, commercial and industrial enterprises, as well as farms and schools, affected by water outages due to poor infrastructure and unreliable service delivery.
Since 2011 the company has grown into a turnkey service provider of legacy boreholes and water back-up systems, together with filtration and irrigation installations. A focus on customer service means clients have access to a company representative until 20:00 daily, and sometimes beyond.
With our head office in Johannesburg, our services cover Gauteng, and we operate in other provinces as well as Zimbabwe.
Water solutions for every property.
Residential
Boreholes, back-up and filtration for homes and complexes.
Commercial
Offices, estates and body corporates that need reliable supply.
Agricultural
Farms, smallholdings and irrigation-dependent operations.
Industrial
High-volume supply and monitoring for sites and plants.
Water Security
Dependable supply, always.
Protect Your Investment
Increases property value and appeal.
Built for Generations
Sustainable solutions that last.
Responsible & Sustainable
Caring for today, protecting tomorrow.
From source to supply.
Our turnkey water solutions are designed to provide borehole drilling, installation, water back-up systems and irrigation requirements — all fully integrated to give customers peace of mind and off-grid confidence.
01Hydrogeological Surveys
We map water-bearing fracture zones, expected depth and yield across your property before any drilling starts, and pinpoint the ideal borehole siting for maximum yield. Every survey ends with a clear written report — maps, findings and recommendations — so you know exactly where to drill and why.
Accurate data. Smart decisions. Sustainable futures.
02Borehole Drilling & Casing
We use reliable, precision drilling equipment and techniques, allowing us to drill and seat boreholes at the required depths, securely and safely.
Drilled right. Built strong. Water for generations.
03Borehole Pump Installation
Submersible pumps sized to the tested yield of your borehole, wired into your existing plumbing or a dedicated line for irrigation. Full borehole pump installation with yield certificate on handover.
04Water Back-Up Systems
Storage tanks from 2500L to 20000L, stainless steel booster pumps and automated control panels for homes, estates and offices. Solar and mains power options for pumps and backup systems keep water flowing whether the grid is up, down or off. Water back-up systems property owners trust when faced with council shut offs.
Reliable today. Secure tomorrow. For generations.
05Filtration & UV Purification
Three-stage filtration with UV sterilisation and automated backwash that removes sediment, sand, rust and impurities, extends system life, and delivers consistent clean water 24/7. Built tough for homes, farms, businesses and schools.
06Water Quality Solutions
Water testing, treatment and ongoing monitoring against SANS 241 standards, so borehole water is safe to drink straight from the tap. Clean, safe, great-tasting water for your family or business, with total peace of mind.
07Irrigation Systems
Custom design and planning for sprinkler systems, drip irrigation and smart automated controllers with zoned scheduling — water-wise designs that cut usage and boost growth, drawing from your borehole or backup tanks.
Smart water. Healthy growth.
08Automation & Monitoring
Smart control panels and monitoring systems that manage pumps, tanks, filtration and irrigation automatically, with dedicated support to keep the whole system performing.
09Maintenance & Support
Ongoing pump servicing, pressure diagnostics and evening phone support until 20:00, seven days a week, from the same team who drilled the hole.
From first call to working water.
Site Assessment
We visit your property, walk the land and quote in writing before you commit a cent.
Hydrogeological Water Survey
We map the water-bearing zones, expected depth and yield potential so the rig knows exactly where to drill.
Drilling & Casing
Typically 1 to 2 days on site, with casing sized to the yield we tested for.
Pump, Back-Up & Irrigation Setup
Submersible pump, storage, filtration, irrigation or water back-up components installed and commissioned.
Handover & Support
Yield tested, documented and handed over, with phone support until 20:00 daily if anything shifts.
Ready to see what's under your property?
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Lines open until 20:00, seven days a week.
Support that still answers after hours.
“We contacted this business in the evening. The Dakota team responded within 30 minutes, called to hear what the problem was and helped us with some troubleshooting. We slept that night having mapped out a plan to resolve the pump the following day. In the morning, the team was on the phone with us and guided us on how to fix the pump. Thank you so much.”
Questions we hear before the rig arrives.
Every answer below is what we tell homeowners on the phone. If your question isn't here, call 077 493 8076 — we're open until 20:00, seven days a week.
A complete domestic borehole in Johannesburg typically costs between R55,000 and R130,000, with drilling alone running R350 to R650 per meter depending on depth and geology. Dakota Plumbing & Borehole Drilling offers affordable borehole surveying and drilling in Gauteng, and every project starts with a paid consultation and site assessment so you know your exact price before committing.
No water use licence is needed for reasonable domestic use under Schedule 1 of the National Water Act. Within the City of Johannesburg you must give the municipality 14 days written notice and register the borehole with Joburg Water. Dakota guides you through the notification requirements as part of every drilling project in Robertsham, Johannesburg South, and surrounds.
Most domestic boreholes in Johannesburg are drilled between 40m and 120m, with the water table sitting roughly 30m to 90m below surface depending on your suburb's geology. Our hydrogeological water survey pinpoints the expected depth, yield potential, and best drilling spot on your property before the rig arrives, so you are never drilling blind.
Drilling itself usually takes 1 to 2 days. A complete installation, including casing, pump, yield testing, and connection, typically takes 4 to 10 days depending on depth and site access. Dakota confirms your exact timeline during the site assessment, and our lines stay open until 20:00 daily if you need updates along the way.
Not automatically. Borehole water should be lab tested to SANS 241 standards before drinking, as groundwater can carry bacteria, iron, or dissolved minerals. Dakota installs filtration and purification systems, including three-stage filters with UV sterilisation, so your borehole delivers clean, safe drinking water for your household or business.
Drilling without a survey fails far more often than people expect. Dakota's hydrogeological surveys map water-bearing fracture zones, expected depth, and yield potential before any drilling starts, protecting you from paying tens of thousands of rand for a dry hole.
Dry holes are rare when a proper survey is done first, which is why every Dakota drilling project in Johannesburg begins with a hydrogeological survey and borehole siting. By identifying water-bearing zones and yield potential upfront, we drill where the data says the water is, not where a guess says it might be.
Yes. Dakota designs and installs complete water back-up systems for homes, estates, apartments, and offices: storage tanks sized to your needs, stainless steel booster pumps, three-stage filtration with UV, and automated control panels. When service providers shut down for maintenance or outages hit, your taps keep running.
Site assessment for surveying, drilling, back-up or irrigation.
Tell us the suburb — Robertsham, Sandton, Randburg, Soweto or anywhere in Gauteng — and we'll book the site visit and put your quote in writing before you commit.
5 Delamere Rd, Robertsham,
Johannesburg South, 2091
Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 20:00
Send it via WhatsApp — reply the same evening.
Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow. Secure Your Water.