Boreholes Mpumalanga
Boreholes in Mpumalanga
Boreholes Mpumalanga experience and expertise mean we have worked all over Mpumalanga. This has given us a comprehensive understanding of geological challenges, and variable requirements both national and internationally.
Mpumalanga is a province of South Africa. The name means “east”, or literally “the place where the sun rises” in the Swazi, Xhosa, Ndebele and Zulu languages. Mpumalanga lies in eastern South Africa, bordering Swaziland and Mozambique.
It constitutes 6.5% of South Africa’s land area. It shares borders with the South African provinces of Limpopo to the north, Gauteng to the west, the Free State to the southwest, and KwaZulu-Natal to the south. The capital is Mbombela (Nelspruit).
With the skill, knowledge and experience of the staff makes Boreholes Mpumalanga a professional, friendly, hardworking business that understands your boreholes drilling needs and can work with you to get the best possible result.
The current knowledge and skills base means Boreholes Mpumalanga don’t just drill the holes but know what they are for and what the job involves.
Boreholes Mpumalanga Services
Test Bores for Soakage
100mm diameter bores drilled in basalt to encounter fractured rock, cavities etc. before soakage testing is performed.
Foundation Investigation
Small diameter bores drilled by percussion (Pneumatic/Hydraulic) to prove fill, loose rock, solid rock etc up to 15m per hour.
Large Diameter Bores in Soak holes
150mm diameter bores drilled in existing or new soak holes, generally in volcanic regions for high flow stormwater disposal.
Excavation Investigation
Small diameter bores drilled by percussion to prove where solid rock lies to decide upon excavation techniques.
Flow Testing of Existing Soak holes
Testing of existing or newly constructed soak holes by hydrant and/or water trucks at rates of 1-200L/sec
Boreholes Mpumalanga Drillers
Drillers at Boreholes Mpumalanga are as diverse a group of people as the industry in which they work. Despite this diversity, a drillers profile has the following basic characteristics; they prefer to work outdoors, they like variety in their work, and they work long hours, sometimes under adverse conditions.
Drillers also communicate effectively with geologists, engineers, consultants and property owners to ensure an efficient and economical project.
Every drilling operation is different and requires a highly skilled person to ensure that the drilling process is successful.
Boreholes Mpumalanga Code of Practice
- Boreholes Mpumalanga thoroughly plan the drilling operation to make the best use of available funds and machinery.
- Boreholes Mpumalanga observe and correct drilling practices that could affect job progress and report additional information to those involved.
- Boreholes Mpumalanga work as a team with geologists and/or engineers to ensure we provide you with the best advice on all drilling matters.