Agricultural irrigation borehole infrastructure

Comprehensive Water Infrastructure

Turnkey borehole services engineered for performance and longevity.

From hydrogeological siting to pump commissioning, plus sewer repair and maintenance, Chopstar Borehole & Sewer delivers complete water infrastructure solutions across South Africa.

Integrated Project Delivery

Purpose-built rigs, experienced crews, and data-driven reporting guarantee each borehole meets your yield, quality, and reliability targets.

Certified Crews

Registered drillers, hydrogeologists, and HSE officers on every project.

Rapid Mobilisation

Strategic depots and rig readiness checklists keep lead times short.

Sustainable Drawdowns

Hydro planning that protects aquifers while meeting supply requirements.

Chopstar crew drilling a borehole

Dedicated project managers ensure seamless coordination through every phase.

Daily progress reports, QA/QC tracking, and HSE oversight keep each mobilisation on schedule.

Sewer Repair & Maintenance
Sewer Repair & Maintenance

Sewer Repair & Maintenance

Fast-response repairs to keep sewer systems flowing.

We handle blocked lines, broken pipes, and emergency call-outs with equipment that clears obstructions and restores flow. Our crews repair or replace damaged sections and test for reliable operation.

Blockage clearing and jetting
Pipe repair, replacement, and relining
Leak detection and flow testing
Rotary Air Percussion Drilling
Rotary Air Percussion Drilling

Rotary Air Percussion Drilling

High-performance Symmetrix & Odex casing for complex geology.

Our air percussion rigs deliver up to 10" diameter boreholes with precise casing installation. We mobilise with dust suppression systems and digital logging to keep each meter accountable.

Hard-rock drilling up to 320 m
Symmetrix/Odex casing for collapsing formations
Daily penetration reporting with photographic evidence
Rotary Mud Drilling
Rotary Mud Drilling

Rotary Mud Drilling

Large-diameter production wells engineered for yield.

We deploy high-capacity mud rigs with recycling plants to construct boreholes up to 600 mm. Ideal for mining, industrial, and municipal applications requiring sustained, high-volume supply.

Deep drilling with full mud recycling
Stabilisation of loose formations
Constant discharge tests and pump sizing data
Borehole Equipping & Automation
Borehole Equipping & Automation

Borehole Equipping & Automation

From pumps to tanks, every component tested and optimised.

Our mechanical and electrical teams install submersible, line shaft, or solar pumps with control panels, reticulation, and storage systems. Handover includes commissioning results and maintenance plans.

Solar and electric pump packages
Reticulation design and tank infrastructure
Telemetry and protection systems for uptime
Hydrogeology & Surveying
Hydrogeology & Surveying

Hydrogeology & Surveying

Data-driven siting, compliance, and monitoring.

Licensed hydrogeologists conduct geophysical surveys, groundwater modelling, and compliance reporting. We prepare documentation ready for municipal and environmental approvals.

Geophysical prospecting and hydro reports
Groundwater monitoring and quality testing
Permit support with GIS mapping and documentation

Beyond The Borehole

Support services that keep your water infrastructure efficient and compliant.

Borehole rehabilitation & cleaning

Sewer line maintenance and emergency response

Test pumping, yield, and recovery analysis

Water quality sampling and treatment advice

Maintenance contracts and rapid breakdown response

Feasibility studies and capital planning

Telemetry dashboards and remote monitoring

Technicians installing pump system

Ready For Your Next Project

Share your site details and we’ll prepare a tailored plan covering drilling, equipping, and compliance timelines.

What We Provide

Hydro desktop review, mobilisation schedule, and itemised budget.

Response Time

Proposal within two business days of receiving your project brief.