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Gauteng Province

Borehole Drilling in Gauteng

Gauteng combines granite, dolomite, quartzite, and Pretoria Group formations, so drilling depth, risk, and cost can shift sharply from suburb to suburb.

41 areas coveredTypical depths: 30m - 120mInstalled costs from R35,000

Gauteng has distinct drilling conditions from area to area, so local geology matters when you compare quotes. This province page gives you the broad regional picture first, then lets you jump into suburb and city guides with better context.

Geology at a Glance

Gauteng has some of the most varied drilling conditions in the country. Johannesburg and Sandton are dominated by granite and quartzitic formations, while Centurion and parts of western Gauteng sit on dolomite that can produce excellent yields but demands more caution and specialist assessment.

Granite
R60k - R120k

Generally lower risk with reliable hard-rock drilling.

Johannesburg, Sandton, Midrand

Dolomite
R80k - R150k

High-yield potential but needs specialist drilling and sinkhole awareness.

Centurion, Krugersdorp, Randfontein

Witwatersrand
R55k - R110k

Moderate depth and more variable yields depending on fracture zones.

Soweto, Germiston, Roodepoort

Pretoria Group
R40k - R90k

Often more affordable, but still highly site-specific.

Pretoria, Pretoria East, Faerie Glen

Browse Gauteng Drilling Areas

Select a local guide below to see area-specific drilling depth, geology, expected cost ranges, and more detailed homeowner guidance.

Sandton
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 100m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Bryanston
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Fourways
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Lonehill
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Dainfern
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Sunninghill
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Hyde Park
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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Rosebank
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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paymentsFrom R60 000
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Northcliff
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup (Quartzite)
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 80m - 120m
paymentsFrom R55 000
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Randburg
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Ferndale
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 48m - 90m
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Linden
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 60m - 90m
paymentsFrom R55 000
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Midrand
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 40m - 100m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Kyalami
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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Waterfall
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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Vorna Valley
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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paymentsFrom R60 000
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Blue Hills
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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paymentsFrom R60 000
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Crowthorne
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
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paymentsFrom R60 000
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Centurion
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terrainMalmani Dolomite
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 60m - 120m
paymentsFrom R80 000
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Irene
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terrainMalmani Dolomite
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 60m - 120m
paymentsFrom R80 000
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Pretoria East
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Faerie Glen
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Garsfontein
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Waterkloof
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Lynnwood
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Moreleta Park
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Silver Lakes
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terrainPretoria Group (Shale/Quartzite)
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paymentsFrom R40 000
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Bedfordview
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 30m - 70m
paymentsFrom R55 000
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Edenvale
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 30m - 70m
paymentsFrom R55 000
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Kempton Park
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terrainVentersdorp Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 30m - 70m
paymentsFrom R45 000
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Boksburg
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
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paymentsFrom R55 000
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Benoni
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terrainKaroo Supergroup (Shale/Coal)
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 20m - 60m
paymentsFrom R35 000
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Germiston
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 30m - 70m
paymentsFrom R55 000
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Alberton
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terrainVentersdorp Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 30m - 70m
paymentsFrom R45 000
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Meyersdal
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terrainVentersdorp Supergroup
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paymentsFrom R45 000
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Glenvista
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terrainVentersdorp Supergroup (Rocky)
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 40m - 80m
paymentsFrom R50 000
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Roodepoort
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 50m - 100m
paymentsFrom R55 000
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Krugersdorp
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terrainMalmani Dolomite / Quartzite
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 60m - 120m
paymentsFrom R50 000
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Muldersdrift
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terrainJohannesburg Granite Dome
vertical_align_bottomAvg. 50m - 120m
paymentsFrom R60 000
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Ruimsig
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terrainWitwatersrand Supergroup
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paymentsFrom R55 000
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Randfontein
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terrainMalmani Dolomite
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paymentsFrom R80 000
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