Services and areas
- Borehole drilling
- Water tanks
- Rainwater harvesting
Areas: Johannesburg
What to ask before you hire
General questions worth asking any supplier. They are not about Achim Pty Ltd in particular.
Borehole drilling
- Will the borehole be sited by a survey before drilling, and is that in the quote?
- Is the price per metre, and what depth and length of casing does the quote assume?
- Is a yield test included, and will you give me the results in writing?
- Does my municipality require the borehole to be registered, and will you help with it?
Water tanks
- What tank size suits my household, and is the base built for the weight of a full tank (about 1 kg per litre)?
- Is the tank UV-stabilised and food-grade, and what does the manufacturer's warranty cover?
- Does the price include delivery, the base and connecting the tank to my plumbing?
Rainwater harvesting
- How much water can my roof collect in an average year here, and what tank size does that suit?
- Are a leaf screen and a first-flush diverter included?
- Will the water be used for drinking, and if so, what treatment does it need?
Any plumbing work
- Will a PIRB-registered licensed plumber do or sign off the work, and will you issue a plumbing certificate of compliance?
- Is the quote written, and does it list labour, materials and call-out fees separately?