A reliable and clean supply of water is crucial for your agricultural needs. From crops to livestock farming, having a sufficient supply of water on your farm is essential. Therefore, if you are perennially affected by insufficient and unreliable rain, among other water supply issues, drilling a borehole on your farm would be the practical solution. However, agricultural borehole drilling can be expensive. Therefore, it would be best for you to budget well. One way to do this properly is to understand some of the factors that may affect the cost of drilling. This piece breaks down some of the top determinants of agricultural borehole drilling costs.

Borehole Size

How deep do you have to drill? As a general rule, you will pay more the deeper you have to drill. That's because it will take more time and labour to dig deeper depths. Therefore, keep that in mind when thinking about the drilling costs. Generally, different places call for different borehole depths depending on the level of the water table. With that in mind, hydro-geological surveys are typically needed to determine the perfect spot on your farmland to drill the borehole.

The borehole's diameter is also another crucial aspect to consider when thinking about borehole size. Similarly, wider boreholes will be more expensive, so remember that when making your budget.

Borehole Materials

From piping to casings, your agricultural borehole will need a wide range of materials to be complete. And generally, your choice of material will also affect how much you will spend on the project. Typically, plastic and steel are the standard material options you will find in the markets. Therefore, if you are looking for a pocket-friendly option, plastic would be the ideal choice. Besides affordability, plastic doesn't rust, so you don't have to worry about corrosion or rust from exposure to saline conditions and other outdoor elements. However, it's usually less durable than steel. Therefore, evaluate your needs and decide between cost and durability before you make your purchase.

Borehole Location

Where on your farmland will the borehole need to be drilled? The ideal location will often depend on results from hydro-geological tests. However, the farther away the borehole is from the central points where you need to use the water, the costlier the project will be. That's because the required waterline will be longer and more expensive.

Transport

How far away is the drilling company from your farmland. Transporting the rig and other drilling equipment can often be costly. For this reason, it would be best to consider local companies that offer farm boring services. This could reduce your cost of transport, which can significantly impact your overall project costs.