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Borehole Drilling
We drill down to the aquifer so you can draw groundwater for your home, farm or business, with the right method for your ground conditions.
Get a drilling quote →Polokwane based · Serving 11 Southern African countries
Reliable water for your home, office & farm.
From geological survey to pump installation, Drill Masters handles your whole borehole project, backed by more than 45 years of drilling experience.
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Survey to pump, one team
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45+years of borehole
drilling experience
drilling experience
10services under
one roof
one roof
6days a week
Mon–Sat
Mon–Sat
11countries served
across Southern Africa
across Southern Africa
Our services
Everything your borehole needs, from the first survey to running water
One team handles the whole job, so you don't have to coordinate surveyors, drillers and plumbers yourself.
Geological Surveying
We study the subsurface first to find the best spot to drill, which gives you the best chance of a strong yield.
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Electric Pumps
Submersible pumps supplied and installed to lift water from deep underground.
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Odex Drilling
Used where borehole stability matters most, such as water wells in loose ground and foundation piles.
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Mud Rotary Drilling
Our method for soft or unconsolidated ground such as sand, clay and gravel.
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Testing & Tank Stands
We test water quality for drinking, irrigation or industrial use, and build stands for your storage tanks.
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Steel & PVC Casing
Casing keeps the borehole from collapsing and protects your water from contamination.
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Pressure Pumps & Gravel Pack
Pressure pumps give you steady water pressure, and gravel packing keeps the flow clean and reliable.
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Manhole Covers & Semetrix
Finishing work that protects and secures your borehole head for years to come.
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Tell us about your property and we'll recommend the right solution. The advice is free.
How it works
From first call to running water in four steps
Free quote
Call, WhatsApp or fill in the form. We'll talk through your needs and give you a clear price.
Geological survey
We survey your property to find the best place to drill.
Drilling & casing
We drill with the right method for your soil, then case the hole and gravel-pack it.
Test, pump & go
We test the yield and water quality, install your pump and tank stand, and hand over a working system.
45+years turning soil into water
Why Drill Masters
Experience you can trust underground
- 45+ years of experienceDecades of drilling in Limpopo ground conditions means fewer surprises and better results.
- One team, start to finishSurvey, drilling, casing, pumps and tank stands all come from one company with one point of contact.
- The right rig for your soilWe run Odex, mud rotary and conventional drilling, so we can match the method to your ground.
- Limpopo roots, regional reachOur head office is at 49 Silicon St, Polokwane, and our teams work across South Africa and 10 neighbouring countries.
Where we work
Based in Limpopo, drilling across Southern Africa
Our head office and yard are in Polokwane. From there our teams and rigs travel to projects in South Africa and 10 neighbouring countries.
Head officePolokwane, LimpopoSouth Africa
Is your project somewhere else? Ask us and we'll see whether we can reach it.
Customer stories
Families and farmers with fresh water on tap
I now have access to fresh water, I am so happy.
MariaHome borehole
My family and I really enjoy fresh water.
Peter SitholeHome borehole
I can now build and water my plants at the farm. Thank you, Drill Masters.
ThembaFarm borehole
Do I need a geological survey before drilling?
We strongly recommend it. A survey shows where water-bearing rock is most likely to be, which improves your chances of a good yield and avoids paying for a dry hole.
How deep will my borehole be?
That depends on your geology and where the water table sits. Your survey gives us an estimated depth, and we'll explain it before any drilling starts.
Which drilling method will you use?
For hard rock we use conventional drilling, for unstable ground we use Odex, and for soft sand and clay we use mud rotary. We pick the method that suits your site.
Can you install the pump and tank as well?
Yes. We supply and install electric submersible pumps, pressure pumps and tank stands, and we can test your water quality, so you get a working system from one team.
Which areas do you work in?
We're based in Polokwane, Limpopo, and work across South Africa as well as Angola, Botswana, the DRC, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Tell us where your site is and we'll plan the logistics.
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Talk to a borehole specialist, wherever your site is in Southern Africa.