Sewer Repair & Maintenance
Repairs, blockages, and line replacements to keep sewer systems flowing.
Blockage clearingLine repairs & reliningEmergency call-outs
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Borehole Drilling
Across South Africa
Reliable groundwater supply for farms, estates, and industry—planning to pump installation delivered by one expert team.
- Borehole drilling, equipping and surveys
- Water and sewer infrastructure support
- Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal offices
Integrated Water & Sewer Services
From feasibility to fully equipped systems and sewer repairs, our in-house teams cover every phase.
Rotary Air Percussion
High-penetration drilling with Symmetrix/Odex casing for complex geology.
10" diameter capabilityHard-rock specialistsDust suppression rigs
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Rotary Mud Drilling
Large diameter production wells and deep drilling with on-site mud recycling.
600mm casingHigh-yield aquifersMud recycling systems
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Borehole Equipping
Solar-ready pumping packages, storage design, and tested reticulation layouts.
Solar & electric pump supplyReticulation & control panelsQuality-tested commissioning
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Hydro Survey & Mapping
Hydrogeologists, GIS, and compliance support to site and protect your resource.
Geophysical sitingHydro reports & complianceGroundwater monitoring
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Why Partner With Chopstar
We combine accurate hydrogeological planning with specialist drilling and equipping teams, so your water supply is online and dependable.
Proven Delivery
A structured scope connects site assessment, drilling, equipping and handover planning.
Technology Driven
Project requirements are reviewed against access, site conditions, water demand and equipment needs.
Coordinated Delivery
Drilling, water-resource and equipment requirements are planned together to reduce handover gaps.
Quality Governance
Testing, commissioning and documentation requirements are agreed as part of the project scope.
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Listed Offices
Gauteng, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal
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Core Services
Drilling, pumps, surveys and sewer support
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Project Brief
Start with the site and intended outcome
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Site-Specific
Scope confirmed after project review
Project Guarantees
- A clear scope before work begins.
- Project communication agreed with the client.
- Handover and maintenance requirements set out in writing.
How We Deliver Your Borehole
A dedicated project manager, engineers, and drilling crews guide you from initial feasibility to a live, stable water supply.
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Site Assessment
Initial consultation and site evaluation
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Geophysical Survey
Advanced mapping and water source identification
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Drilling
Rotary air/mud drilling with real-time monitoring
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Testing
Constant discharge, recovery tests, and lab analysis
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Installation
Pump, solar, and reticulation installation with handover
Project Controls
Daily reporting keeps you informed on yield, casing, and depth milestones.
We document every stage with photographic logs, drill charts, and quality checks ready for permitting.
What to Expect
- • Mobilisation readiness checklist within 48 hours of approval.
- • HSE briefing and perimeter setup before rigs start rotating.
- • Final commissioning guide plus maintenance calendar on handover.
Industries We Enable
Decades of combined experience delivering dependable water supply across agriculture, industry, and public infrastructure.
Strategic Coverage Across South Africa
Mobile drilling and equipping teams based in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Eastern Cape allow us to deploy nationally. Each crew is supported by hydrogeologists, HSE officers, and logistics coordinators to keep projects on schedule.
Deployment Hubs
Richards Bay • Johannesburg • Mthatha
Compliance
SABS processes, mine health & safety, municipal permitting
Agriculture & Irrigation
High-yield boreholes for orchards, vineyards, and crop irrigation.
Automated pump control with dam and pivot integration.
Mining & Exploration
Bulk water supply and dewatering projects on remote sites.
Heavy-duty rigs with safety compliance and telemetry.
Urban Development
Municipal and private developments needing sustainable water.
Hydro reports approved by planning authorities across SA.
Residential Estates
Security estates and rural communities with shared systems.
Solar-ready pump arrays with treatment and storage design.
Commercial & Industrial
Factories, cold storage, and processing plants requiring uptime.
Redundant pump sets, filtration, and monitoring dashboards.
Energy & Infrastructure
Utility-scale projects, power stations, and pipelines.
Integrated drilling, testing, and compliance documentation.
Delivery At Scale
A practical service pathway for drilling, water infrastructure, assessment and sewer support.
- • Start with the site location, intended water use and any existing reports.
- • Confirm the right drilling, equipment or repair scope after reviewing the requirements.
- • Keep the project record, testing and handover needs clear from the beginning.
Site assessment through handover planning
Drilling
Borehole Development
Bases in KZN, Gauteng, Eastern Cape
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Office Locations
Storage, controls and reticulation planning
Pumps
Equipping & Automation
Information to support siting and planning
Water
Survey & Assessment
Start Your Project
Ready to secure a reliable water supply for your site?
Our project managers will assemble the ideal drilling, equipping, and compliance plan and return a full proposal within two business days.
Hydrogeological desktop review and proposed scope
Itemised quote with timeline, rigs, and crew allocation
Compliance checklist for permitting and environmental needs
Direct Line
+27 73 053 2400Availability
Consultations booked Monday to Friday, with emergency mobilisation 24/7.
Email Our Team
info@chopstarboreholes.comWhat to prepare
Share site coordinates, intended yield, and any existing reports. We tailor the proposal to your exact goals.