Irrigation systems & hoses

Irrigation systems & hoses in South Africa

Updated 31 October 2026

In South Africa, a garden hose of 20 to 30 m costs about R 199 to R 649, and a drip or spray kit for a small garden about R 149 to R 727. A complete adjustable or deluxe kit for a larger garden is about R 1,320 to R 3,734. Describe your garden and water source in a request on BlaBlaPrice to get current offers.

Rules and what to check

Warranty periods vary with the components and services included in a system, so ask the seller to state exactly what is covered and for how long. Pump installations need care: the guidance on irrigation systems says a pump must be repaired as soon as possible, and spare pipe and fittings should be kept on hand for bursts. Water for irrigation has its own quality requirements in the South African Water Quality Guidelines, so if you use a borehole or a rainwater tank, ask the seller whether the system suits that water. If the system is connected to the house water supply, the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act applies to building work, so ask the installer to confirm the work meets it.

Season: when to set up

October is late spring in South Africa, and summer runs from December to February. Set the system up in October or November, while there is time to test the pressure and coverage and exchange parts if needed.

Units and how it is sold

Listings mix metric and imperial units. Hose lengths are usually in metres and diameters in millimetres, as in a 20 mm or 63 mm hose, but some drip tubing is sold in inches and feet, such as 1/4 in by 50 ft. Convert these before you compare prices. Some prices are for a single item and some for a full kit, so check whether fittings, valves and emitters are included.

What to write in your request

Say what you need: a hose, a drip line, a sprinkler or a complete kit. Give the length and diameter, the area to water in square metres, and the water source, such as a tap, a rainwater tank or a borehole. Say whether you want timers and whether you need installation. Add your city (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha) and your budget, so sellers can suggest a suitable set.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo of the garden. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive your request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. Requests are free for buyers. For related items see garden tools or greenhouses and polytunnels, or start with a request on the home page.