This guide supports borehole drilling projects in Kenya. Use it to prepare the information needed for a site-specific discussion and to compare proposed work on a consistent basis.
Turn assumptions into an itemised scope
Separate survey, approvals, mobilisation, drilling, casing, development, test pumping, laboratory testing, pump equipment, power, storage and distribution. Record how extra depth or changes will be approved.
The information to collect
Build a groundwater source around survey evidence, intended demand and a documented construction plan. Our drilling service covers the route from mobilisation and construction to development and a tested handover.
- Survey report and the current project approvals
- A site access plan including gate width, turning space and working area
- Intended domestic, irrigation, institutional or industrial demand
- Agreement on target depth, scope exclusions and change approval
A practical review process
First, name the intended outcome and the person responsible for approving the design or scope. Gather the existing site records and mark anything that is an estimate. Ask the provider to explain which missing measurements could change the recommended equipment or work.
Next, compare the proposed deliverables with the actual requirement. Keep the quotation, specification and acceptance criteria together. If the design changes after assessment or testing, record what changed and approve the revised scope before proceeding.
Avoid a misleading comparison
A per-metre price is only one part of the project. Drilling depth, formation stability and water quality vary by site. Neither an online county guide nor a nearby borehole can guarantee the result on your land.
Separate survey, approvals, mobilisation, drilling, casing, development, test pumping, laboratory testing, pump equipment, power, storage and distribution. Record how extra depth or changes will be approved.
Check the result at handover
Request the borehole location, construction log, casing and screen schedule, pumping-test interpretation, water analysis and operating recommendations.
Adapt the brief to your site and audience
A household may prioritise simple operation and reserve supply. A school or NGO may need operator training, beneficiary or occupancy information and procurement records. A farm needs its irrigation or livestock demand defined. A diaspora-funded project also needs clear local access and remote approval responsibilities.
Continue with borehole drilling, county planning guidance and a project enquiry.
Does this guide replace a site assessment?
No. It is a planning checklist. Final engineering, water-use decisions and equipment selection depend on measured conditions and the responsible professionals’ assessment.
What should I send when requesting a quote?
Start with your Kenyan site location, intended use and existing records. For this service, prioritise survey report and the current project approvals and a site access plan including gate width, turning space and working area.