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Borehole Compliance Made Simple

We handle the registration, documentation, and council process so that your borehole is fully compliant without the stress.

Identify hidden system issues affecting comfort, efficiency, and energy costs
Clear, professional service — no upsells, no pressure, no surprises

Not Sure If Your Borehole Is Compliant?

Many property owners only discover compliance issues when:

Selling their property
Submitting plans
Dealing with council
Facing approval delays

We simplify the entire process.

How It Works

Our Seasonal HVAC Tune-Up is designed to give you clarity, reliability, and confidence in your home’s comfort. Each service is tailored to your system, usage, and seasonal needs—so you know exactly what to address for efficient, dependable performance.

Submit Your Property Details

We uncover underlying problems affecting airflow, efficiency, comfort, and reliability—so you can address real issues early with a professional, preventative approach.

We Review Your Borehole Requirements

We Prepare & Manage the Application

You Receive Clarity & Compliance

Why Borehole Compliance Matters Right Now

Increasing pressure on groundwater use is making compliance more important than ever.

Many of SA’s municipalities fail to maintain and utilise existing groundwater resources, often resulting in unnecessary water restrictions during crises. (Photo: Ritchie Morris)

Water crisis is putting boreholes under the spotlight

As reported by Daily Maverick

Groundwater is increasingly being used and misused across South Africa, raising concerns about regulation and long-term sustainability.

What this means for you:
If your borehole isn’t compliant, you could run into issues with municipalities, delays in approvals, or complications when selling your property.

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Romanskolk, a farm near Brandvlei in the study area, showing what drought looks like. Courtesy Danita Hohne

Groundwater is becoming essential infrastructure

As shared by The Conversation

Research shows that properly managed aquifers are key to solving water shortages — but only when systems are designed and regulated correctly.

What this means for you:
A properly registered and compliant borehole protects your investment and ensures you can safely and legally use your water source long-term.

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Romanskolk, a farm near Brandvlei in the study area, showing what drought looks like. Courtesy Danita Hohne

Frequently Asked Questions

Why register an existing borehole?

Registering an existing borehole ensures it is officially recorded and compliant with municipal requirements.

Many boreholes were installed without formal approval, and registration allows the necessary checks and documentation to be completed. This helps avoid compliance issues and can be important for future property sales or municipal inspections.

This helps maintain a healthy aquafer system ensuring long-term water security, avoids compliance issues and can be important for future property sales or municipal inspections.

Why request consent for a new borehole?

Requesting consent ensures your borehole can be drilled safely and legally. Municipal approval confirms that the borehole will not interfere with underground services such as water pipes, sewer lines, or electrical infrastructure.

This process helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures the installation complies with local regulations.

How long does the borehole application take?

The timeline can vary because the final approval depends on the council. From our side, we prepare and submit all the required documentation as quickly as possible once we receive the necessary information from you. After submission, the application goes through the council’s review process, which can take some time depending on their workload. We continue to follow up with the council to help move the process along and keep you informed of any updates.

What if my borehole is already drilled?

That’s not a problem. Many properties already have boreholes that were drilled without being formally registered with the council. Borehole Assist can help you register an existing borehole by preparing and submitting the required documentation on your behalf. We guide you through the process, arrange any supporting reports if needed, and work with the council to get your borehole properly registered and compliant.

What is a geological scan?

A geological scan is an assessment of the ground and underground water conditions on your property. It helps identify where groundwater is likely to be found and provides information about the geological structures below the surface.

Do I need a geological scan?

Yes. A geological scan is required by the council as part of the borehole registration or compliance process. The scan provides an official report that confirms the geological conditions and supports the borehole application submitted to the council.

In addition to meeting council requirements, a geological scan can also help reduce the risk when drilling a borehole. Because drilling can be a significant investment, the scan helps identify geological formations that may indicate the presence of groundwater and assists in selecting a more suitable drilling location.

Borehole Assist can arrange the geological scan and ensure the required report is included with your council submission as part of the application process.

What documents are required to register a borehole?

The exact requirements can vary depending on the municipality, but applications usually include property details, borehole location information, supporting reports (such as a geological scan), and official application forms. Borehole Assist handles the preparation and submission of these documents for you.

Our Happy Customers

Johan

Sunninghill, Sandton

Borehole Assist helped me get my existing borehole fully compliant. We had no idea how to submit the required application to the council when the borehole was originally drilled, but they handled the whole process and made it incredibly easy. Highly recommend their service.

Lesidi

Parkmore, Johannesburg

We had already had our property assessed and the borehole location identified, but the company we used couldn’t assist with the council registration and compliance. Borehole Assist stepped in, guided us through the process, handled the submissions, and arranged the geological scan required by council. Professional service and a smooth experience from start to finish.

Ernest

Observatory, Johannesburg

We had a geological survey done for our new borehole and were then advised that we needed to submit an application to the council. Borehole Assist was recommended to assist with the process. They guided us through everything and handled the application professionally.

Paul

Linksfield North, Johannesburg

Borehole Assist helped us to register our borehole after it was drilled. It’s great to know our water security is now fully compliant.

Brad

Dunvegan, Edenvale

I bought a property that already had a borehole, but I later found out it needed to be properly registered with the council. Borehole Assist helped me get the existing borehole registered and compliant and guided me through the whole process. Great service and very helpful.