If you’ve ever wondered whether installing a borehole is worth it for your property, you’re not alone. With water costs rising and supply becoming less predictable across South Africa, more homeowners, farms and businesses are looking for reliable, independent water sources. That’s where a borehole comes in — a long-term solution that gives you direct access to groundwater beneath your property.
At its core, a borehole is a drilled access point into an underground water source, allowing you to pump clean water to your home, business or agricultural system. It’s a sustainable, cost-saving investment — but to get the most out of it, your property needs to be a suitable candidate. Here are the signs to look out for.
1. Your Water Bills Are Increasing
If your monthly municipal water bill keeps climbing, a borehole can offer relief. Once installed, groundwater is free to use, and with LiquaFlo’s off-grid pump and purification systems, many property owners dramatically reduce their utility costs long-term.
2. You Experience Frequent Water Interruptions
Whether it's scheduled outages, infrastructure issues or seasonal shortages, inconsistent supply is one of the biggest reasons South Africans consider boreholes. A borehole provides reliable, round-the-clock access to your own water source — ideal for homes, smallholdings and commercial properties.
3. You Need Water for Multiple Uses
Borehole water can be used for irrigation, household consumption, livestock, washing, cleaning, industrial processes, and more. If your daily water demands are higher than what municipal supply comfortably supports, a borehole gives you flexibility and control.
4. Your Property Shows Natural Signs of Groundwater
While a professional geo-survey is always the best way to confirm underground water, certain surface indicators can point to groundwater activity:
- Persistently damp soil in specific areas
- Water-loving plants thriving (e.g., reeds)
- Seasonal seepage or natural springs nearby
- Neighbours with successful boreholes
LiquaFlo’s geo-surveying services help determine groundwater depth, flow rate and suitability before drilling.
5. You Want a More Sustainable Water Source
If sustainability matters to you, a borehole is one of the best ways to conserve treated municipal water. Groundwater extraction, when done responsibly and according to SABS regulations (as LiquaFlo ensures), supports long-term water resource management.
6. You’re Planning Property Improvements That Require More Water
Thinking of adding a garden, irrigation system, greenhouse, livestock, or expanding your home? All of these increase water usage. Installing a borehole upfront ensures your water supply can grow with your needs.
7. You Live in a Suitable Geological Area
Southern Johannesburg and surrounding Gauteng regions generally offer good groundwater conditions, but each property is unique. Soil type, rock formation and underground water flow affect the success of a borehole — which is why a professional site assessment is essential.
LiquaFlo uses SABS-approved drilling partners and industry-standard surveying to give you clarity before any installation begins.
So… Do You Need a Borehole?
If you relate to any of the signs above, your property may be an excellent fit. A borehole provides independence, savings, reliability and long-term value — especially with rising water costs. The next step is simple: book a professional site assessment to confirm groundwater suitability and get expert guidance tailored to your property.
LiquaFlo Borehole Solutions is here to help you take that step confidently, sustainably and affordably.