How to Drill a Borewell – A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Drill a Borewell – A Step-by-Step Guide

In India, access to a reliable water source is essential for homes, agriculture, and industries. Drilling a borewell is a popular and effective solution to meet this need, but it’s not just about digging a hole in the ground. It requires planning, technical precision, the right equipment, and expertise.

At Vishal Borewell Drilling Services, based in Vadodara, we’ve been drilling borewells for over two decades. In this blog, we walk you through the step-by-step borewell drilling process, from site selection to final installation.

📍 Step 1: Site Selection

The first and most crucial step is identifying the right spot to drill the borewell.

✅ Methods Used:

  • Hydrogeological survey to locate groundwater reserves

  • Traditional knowledge or dowsing (in rural areas)

  • Scientific tools like electrical resistivity surveys

At Vishal Borewell, we provide groundwater survey and consultation services to help you choose the most promising site, reducing the chances of a dry borewell.

⚙️ Step 2: Choosing the Right Drilling Method

The next step is selecting a suitable drilling method based on soil type, location, and depth.

🔧 Common Techniques:

  • Rotary Drilling – for soft to medium formations (clay, sand)

  • Percussion Drilling – for hard rocks and deep formations

  • DTH (Down The Hole) – effective for boulder zones and hard rock areas

We use state-of-the-art drilling rigs capable of handling varied geological conditions in Gujarat and across India.

🧱 Step 3: Drilling the Borewell

Once the site and method are finalized, the drilling begins. It involves:

  • Mobilizing the drilling rig to the site

  • Continuous boring through the soil and rock layers

  • Logging the depth and geological strata during drilling

We provide real-time monitoring and a detailed geological log report to clients for transparency.

🧪 Step 4: Borewell Development

After reaching the desired depth:

  • We flush the borewell using pressurized air to clean debris

  • This step develops the bore and improves water inflow

This is critical to ensure that fine sediments don’t block water flow, and the borewell yields maximum output.

🧵 Step 5: Casing and Pipe Installation

We install a PVC or MS casing pipe to prevent borewell wall collapse and to protect from contamination. Depending on the water zone:

  • Casing is provided in upper loose strata

  • Slotted PVC pipes are used in aquifer zones to allow water inflow

Vishal Borewell recommends high-quality PVC pipes for longevity and corrosion resistance.

💧 Step 6: Submersible Pump Installation

Once the borewell is developed and cleaned:

  • A submersible pump or borewell motor is installed at a depth matching the water table

  • HDPE or UPVC column pipes are used to lift water efficiently

We help you select the right borewell motor based on yield, depth, and usage.

📄 Step 7: Water Testing and Compliance

Before using the water, it’s advisable to:

  • Test borewell water quality for domestic or drinking purposes

  • Ensure CGWA NOC compliance (if applicable for industrial/commercial users)

We assist in:

  • Water testing

  • CGWA NOC application

  • Installation of piezometers & DWLR

🛠️ Step 8: Borewell Maintenance Tips

Regular maintenance is the key to a long-lasting borewell:

  • Periodic flushing to remove silts and algae

  • Motor servicing every 1–2 years

  • Water testing at regular intervals

Our team also provides borewell cleaning and rejuvenation services on demand.

🔎 FAQs – Common Questions About Borewell Drilling

❓ How much does borewell drilling cost in Vadodara?

Cost depends on depth, soil type, casing, and pump type. We provide transparent quotations based on survey reports.

❓ How deep should a borewell be?

It varies by region. In Vadodara, average depths range between 100 ft to 600 ft, depending on geology.

❓ What permission is required?

If the water use is for commercial/industrial purposes, a CGWA NOC is mandatory. We help you secure it.

📞 Contact Vishal Borewell Drilling Services

Whether you’re planning a borewell for your home, farm, or factory, trust the experts at Vishal Borewell. We combine experience, advanced machinery, and compliance support to deliver the best results.

📲 Call us today: 8469877021
🌐 Visit us: https://vishalborewell.com
📍 Serving Vadodara, Gujarat & beyond

Vishal Borewell Drilling Services – Digging Deeper, Delivering Better.