JalDrishtiBorewell Drilling Cost Guide
Borewell cost is driven mostly by how deep you drill and what you hit. Knowing the likely depth before you start is the single best way to budget accurately.
What you pay for
- Depth — usually charged per metre/foot; the biggest variable.
- Diameter & casing — wider bores and more casing cost more.
- Geology — hard rock is slower and pricier than soft ground.
- Pump & accessories — motor, pipe, cable and starter sized to depth and yield.
Estimate depth first to budget right
A scan gives an estimated depth band for your point, so you can get accurate quotes and avoid mid-job surprises.
JalDrishti is free worldwide: unlimited groundwater scans, reports, maps and a bore calculator, with voice guidance in 33 languages. You only ever pay if you choose an optional certified-geologist review.
Use the bore calculator
Once you know depth and yield, the in-app bore calculator recommends the motor, pipe, cable and starter so you can price the full setup.
Estimate depth before you budget
Free scan returns an estimated depth band and drill point — then plan your costs.