Drilling & Breaking

Drill Rig HireSouth Africa

PHM Services provides borehole drilling rigs, geotechnical investigation rigs, and blast hole drill rigs for water supply, geotechnical investigation, and mining exploration across South Africa. Our drill rig fleet includes rotary, percussion, and diamond core drilling equipment operated by experienced drillers.

Drilling Depth

Surface to 500+ m

Hole Diameter

75 – 300 mm

Methods

Rotary / Percussion / Diamond core

Mobility

Truck-mounted / Crawler / Skid

Borehole drill rig drilling for water supply on a farm in South Africa
Rock drill rig performing geotechnical investigation at a construction site
✅ Nationwide Delivery✅ Certified Operators✅ Competitive Rates✅ Fast Mobilisation✅ 24/7 Support

Pricing & Availability

Flexible hire options for short-term projects and long-term contracts across all 9 provinces.

Shallow Borehole (0–100 m)

From R180

per metre

Water supply boreholes

Medium Depth (100–300 m)

From R220

per metre

Geotechnical & exploration

Deep Drilling (300–500+ m)

POA

per metre

Mining exploration

Rates include driller and basic consumables. Casing, grouting, and pump installation quoted separately.

Key Features

  • Multiple drilling methods
  • Certified drillers
  • Truck & crawler mounted
  • Nationwide coverage
  • Full reporting available

Common Applications

  • Water supply boreholes
  • Geotechnical investigation
  • Mining exploration
  • Blast hole drilling
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Foundation investigation