Borehole pump installation cost
Borehole pump installation cost: indicative service ranges
Use these indicative ranges to identify the service and budget you need. Each service page explains the equipment, work and exclusions behind its figures.
| Service | Indicative range | What this range covers |
|---|---|---|
| Borehole pump installation | KSh 30,000–80,000 | Installation labour and commissioning, where suitable equipment is already available. |
| Solar borehole pump installation | KSh 250,000–900,000 | A small to medium solar borehole system with a matched pump, controller, solar panels, mounting, cable, pipework and installation. |
| Submersible pump supply & selection | KSh 30,000–200,000 | Pump-end supply for many small to medium duties. A pump end is the hydraulic section; a motor is normally priced separately. |
| Borehole pump diagnosis & repair | KSh 5,000–15,000 | An allowance for an accessible fault-finding visit near the service base, before replacement parts or lifting. |
| Borehole pump replacement & retrieval | KSh 25,000–80,000 | Straightforward lifting, lowering and labour, where the assembly can be retrieved normally. |
| Electric-to-solar borehole conversion | KSh 180,000–600,000 | Solar panels, compatible pumping inverter, mounting, protection, cabling and installation, while retaining a serviceable pump. |
| Borehole pump maintenance | KSh 8,000–25,000 | A planned accessible inspection and routine service visit for a small to medium installation. |
| Pump controls & protection | KSh 26,910–71,760 | The current listed Empower control-panel equipment options, from 2.2 kW to 30 kW. |
| Rising mains, cables & headworks | KSh 50,000–250,000 | A planning allowance for rising mains, drop cable, jointing and headworks on a small to medium installation. |
| Water storage & distribution connections | KSh 20,000–120,000 | Connecting an existing tank with suitable pipework, valves, level control and straightforward installation. |
| Pumping assessment & pump sizing | KSh 10,000–30,000 | An allowance for a site assessment, review of available test records and pump-selection calculations. |
| Complete borehole equipping | KSh 180,000–600,000 | Electric equipping of an already drilled borehole: selected pump and motor, controls, pipes, cable, headworks and installation. |
Planning estimates reviewed 10 October 2026. These are not fixed quotations or confirmed call-out rates. Larger and difficult installations can exceed the ranges. Confirm VAT, transport and the full included work in writing. Drilling, new tanks, towers and major civil works are separate unless expressly included.
Know what is in the price.
A useful borehole pump installation quotation separates equipment from installation and explains what remains provisional. Your source records, pumping duty and delivery layout determine the selection.
Compare borehole pump installation cost on the same scope
| Quotation type | What to confirm | Price basis |
|---|---|---|
| Pump supply | Exact model, motor, curve and included controls | Written product quotation |
| Installation labour | Lowering/lifting, jointing, testing and transport | Site access and agreed work |
| Complete electric equipping | Pump, cable, pipe, control panel, headworks and delivery interface | Site-specific bill of quantities |
| Complete solar pumping | Compatible pump, modules, controller, mounting, protection and hydraulic works | Daily water target and system design |
| Repair or replacement | Diagnostic visit, retrieval, parts, reinstatement and commissioning | Findings and agreed corrective scope |
A public price is a reference, not an installed quote.
For a transparent market reference, the official Davis & Shirtliff shop page displayed a Dayliff DSD 3/30 2.2kW single-phase borehole pump at KSh 86,304 when researched on 9 October 2026. The page states taxes are included and shipping is calculated at checkout. This is an external seller’s product listing, not our selling price, a complete equipping package or a recommendation for your borehole.
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Prices and availability change. Compare the current exact model and package contents, and request an installed quotation for your actual source and delivery duty.
What changes borehole pump installation cost?
Flow & head
Pumping level, tank elevation, outlet pressure and pipe losses shape the pump duty.
Pipe & cable
Measured lengths, pressure rating, conductor sizing and jointing affect material quantities.
Power & controls
Solar modules, drives, starters, protection and electrical upgrades change the scope.
Existing equipment
A replacement or retrofit needs an assessment of what can safely and practically be retained.
Site & transport
Access, lifting space, travel, civil works and the final delivery destination need confirmation.
Handover & support
Ask what commissioning records, operating guidance and warranty route are included.
Nairobi installation prices
For a Nairobi property, compare labour-only, complete electric installation and solar installation as separate scopes. Give the exact location, occupied-site access and tank elevation. There is no universal county price that establishes the correct equipment for every property.
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Compare borehole pump installation cost before accepting a quote
- Full model, design flow and head
- Measured cable, pipe and route quantities
- Included controls, protection and power work
- VAT, transport, payment and variation terms
- Commissioning and warranty responsibilities
Get a price for your actual borehole.
Borehole pump installation cost depends on whether you need labour only, a complete electric system or solar equipping. Send your location, borehole report and water requirement. We will help define the equipment and installation scope.
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Pump price versus fully installed cost
A listed pump or motor price is not the cost of a complete installation. Budget separately for compatible controls, submersible cable, drop pipes, fittings, labour, testing, commissioning and any solar-power equipment. Actual quantities depend on the borehole test and site route.
Compare complete Dayliff pump options, check submersible cable price units and compare drop-pipe options before reviewing a full quotation. If you are considering solar, see the solar installation budget guide.