Borehole drilling

Borehole drilling in Singapore: prices and what to check

Updated 5 November 2026

In Singapore, borehole drilling is quoted per metre of depth. According to sellers' websites, drilling costs about S$150 to S$400 per metre, and a full borehole with installation about S$8,000 to S$35,000, with a site survey at about S$500 to S$1,500 on top. For a price that fits your site, send a request on BlaBlaPrice and sellers will reply with their own figures.

Rules and permits to check first

The sources checked for this guide do not name a licence for borehole drilling in Singapore, so do not assume none is needed. Ask each driller to confirm in writing which approvals your site needs and who applies for them before any work starts. Ask too whether the quote includes the site survey and lab testing of the ground, because according to one source, soil investigation costs depend on depth, quantity and testing.

Season and weather

Singapore has no winter, so there is no cold-weather break in the work. What matters is the wet season, when heavy rain can slow a rig and soften the ground. Since this request is made in November, ask the driller how they plan around wet days and whether the price includes standby time.

How it is bought here

Prices are quoted in Singapore dollars and per metre of depth, so compare offers at the same target depth. Ask whether the price covers the casing pipe, the pump and the connection to your water system, and whether the quote is firm or depends on what the survey finds. Tampines, Jurong West, Woodlands and Ang Mo Kio have many dense estates, so ask about rig access, parking and working hours before you book.

What to write in your request

Say what the borehole is for, the target depth if you know it, and the exact location with the access route for a rig. Add the casing pipe and pump you want, your deadline and your budget. A few photos of the site and of the nearest pipe connection help sellers quote accurately.

It is free for buyers. On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words, and the AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Singapore. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and answer in the chat with their price and terms, while your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. Start with a request or read how it works; related work is in Plumbing & utilities.