Services and areas
- Borehole drilling
- Water tanks
- Pumps and pressure systems
Areas: Johannesburg
What to ask before you hire
General questions worth asking any supplier. They are not about Richu Trading Enterprise 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?
Pumps and pressure systems
- What flow rate and pressure does my house need, and how was the pump sized for it?
- Is a pressure vessel or controller included, so the pump does not run every time a tap opens?
- Who does the electrical connection, and will they issue a certificate of compliance for it?
- What warranty applies to the pump, and who services it?
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?