Survey-first borehole drilling for Komani (Queenstown), Enoch Mgijima Municipality, and the broader Chris Hani District. Drilling to 250m, pump installation, solar systems, and overhead tanks — all from one contractor.
The midlands of the Eastern Cape face a combination of municipal supply pressure and agricultural water demand that makes private boreholes a practical necessity for many properties in and around Komani.
Municipal supply in the Chris Hani District has faced infrastructure pressures. A private borehole provides an on-property water source that is independent of the municipal network and available regardless of supply disruptions.
The Komani area is surrounded by mixed farming — sheep, cattle, and irrigated crops. Agricultural operations require water volumes that a single municipal connection cannot reliably supply, making farm boreholes essential.
A solar borehole pump system operates entirely independently of Eskom. Solar panels power the pump, filling an overhead storage tank that supplies the property around the clock — with no generator required.
Everest Drilling provides a complete turnkey borehole service in Komani and the surrounding Chris Hani District — from initial survey through to running water at the tap.
| Survey | Geophysical resistivity survey to pinpoint the optimal drill site before any drilling begins |
| Drilling Depth | Site-specific; equipment rated to 250m. Everest Drilling guarantees the depth of the borehole as quoted and drilled. |
| Pump Systems | Submersible pumps: grid-connected or solar-powered. Sized to borehole yield and daily demand. |
| Storage | Overhead tank installation — gravity-fed supply even during load shedding or municipal outages |
| Reticulation | Pipework from borehole to tank and from tank to property. Municipal bypass valve available. |
| Service Area | Komani, Queenstown, Enoch Mgijima LM, Chris Hani District, Whittlesea, Tarkastad, Cofimvaba |
The Komani area is geologically characterised by Karoo Supergroup sediments (Beaufort Group mudstones and sandstones) cut through by dolerite intrusions. This is the typical midlands Eastern Cape profile.
Water in this geology is primarily stored in fractured zones associated with dolerite dykes and sills, and in weathered Karoo sediments near the surface. A geophysical survey identifies the highest-probability fracture zones so the drill programme targets the right depth and location.
Survey First
Everest Drilling conducts a geophysical survey before every borehole project. The survey eliminates guesswork and identifies the most productive drill target — reducing the risk of a dry or low-yield result.
Everest Drilling is headquartered in the Eastern Cape. Komani and the Chris Hani District are part of our core operational area — not a long-distance call-out.
Every borehole project begins with a geophysical survey. We identify water-bearing fractures before drilling starts, giving your project the best chance of a productive result.
Everest Drilling guarantees the depth of the borehole as quoted and drilled. No surprises on the depth specification once the project is agreed and the drill programme defined.
Survey, drilling, pump, overhead tank, and reticulation from one contractor — simplifying project management and accountability from first assessment to running water.
Our solar borehole pump systems are designed for the load-shedding environment. Panels, controller, submersible pump, and overhead tank configured to supply your property 24 hours a day without grid power.
We have extensive experience drilling for farms across the Eastern Cape midlands — livestock, irrigation, and multi-borehole farm water systems. Komani's farming community is well within our operational footprint.
Survey-first borehole drilling for Komani, Queenstown, and the Chris Hani District. Contact Everest Drilling for a free site assessment and project-specific quotation.