Borehole Connection to House Plumbing in Randburg

Your borehole is drilled. Now what? We connect it to your house — pressure systems, switchover valves, and clean water from every tap.

Borehole to house plumbing connection in Randburg

Pipe Connections

Borehole pressure system installation Fairland

Pressure Systems

Borehole switchover valve installation Northcliff

Switchover Valves

"We've had the borehole for six months. We're still carrying buckets."

A couple in Blairgowrie called us last year with a problem we hear more often than you'd think. They'd had a borehole drilled six months earlier. The drilling company installed the submersible pump, capped the borehole head, and left a standpipe sticking out of the ground near the back wall. That was it.

For half a year, they'd been filling buckets from that standpipe and carrying water inside to flush toilets during outages. The garden got watered with a hosepipe dragged across the lawn. The borehole worked perfectly — it just wasn't connected to anything useful.

We ran 40mm HDPE pipework from the borehole pump to a 100-litre pressure tank in the garage. We installed a changeover valve on the main supply line so the system automatically switches between municipal and borehole water when mains pressure drops. We fitted a sediment filter before the pressure tank to catch the fine sand that comes with Highveld borehole water. Then we pressure-tested every tap, shower, and toilet in the house.

Now their borehole feeds the whole property — garden irrigation, toilets, showers, washing machine, everything. They keep municipal water for drinking and cooking only. Their water bill dropped by more than half, and they haven't carried a bucket since.

How We Connect Your Borehole

Every borehole setup is different. The pump, the distance to the house, the number of floors, the existing plumbing — all of it matters. We design each connection to suit your property.

Pressure System Installation

A borehole pump alone rarely delivers enough pressure for a full house. We install pressure tanks and booster pumps that give you consistent, strong water pressure — even on upper floors.

Pressure tanks sized to your home
Booster pumps for multi-storey properties
Constant pressure from every tap
Dry-run protection for the pump
Pressure switch calibration

Automatic Switchover Systems

Changeover valves that switch between municipal and borehole water when mains pressure drops. Non-return valves prevent backflow. Manual override gives you control when you need it.

Automatic mains/borehole switching
Non-return valves for backflow prevention
Manual override capability
SANS 10252 compliant installation
No cross-contamination of supply

Full House Integration

Complete pipework from borehole to house. Separate circuits for potable and non-potable use where needed. Garden irrigation tie-ins. Filtration integration for clean water throughout.

HDPE pipework to the house
Separate potable/non-potable circuits
Garden irrigation connections
Sediment and carbon filtration
Full pressure testing at every outlet

Borehole Connections Across Randburg

From Blairgowrie homes to Bordeaux properties, see how we connect boreholes to house plumbing systems.

Borehole Plumbing Connection

Blairgowrie - HDPE pipe run from borehole to house

Pressure Tank Installation

Fairland - Pressure system in garage with filtration

Completed borehole to house system Northcliff

Completed Borehole System

Northcliff - Full integration with switchover valve

Borehole Integration Work

Linden - Dual supply with backflow prevention

The Missing Link

Here is what nobody tells you when you get a borehole drilled: the drilling company does not connect it to your house.

They drill the hole, install the submersible pump, cap the borehole head, and leave you with a standpipe or a pump running into nothing. Maybe they connect a garden tap. Maybe they leave a hosepipe. But the actual plumbing — running that water to your taps, toilets, showers, geysers — that is a plumber's job. And most drilling companies are not plumbers.

We see this constantly across Randburg. Homeowners in Fairland, Northcliff, and Ferndale spend R80,000 to R150,000 on a borehole and then stand in their garden with a hosepipe because nobody connected it to the house. The borehole works. The pump works. But the water has nowhere to go.

That is where Andy Plumbers comes in. We are the bridge between your borehole and your kitchen tap. We do the pipework, the pressure systems, the switchover valves, the filtration — everything that turns a hole in the ground into a functioning water supply for your home.

We do not drill boreholes. We connect them. And we have been doing plumbing in Randburg for over 44 years, so we know exactly how to integrate a borehole into your existing system without disrupting what already works.

How We Work

From assessment to testing, we handle every step of the borehole-to-house connection. Most installations are completed in 1 to 3 days.

Site Assessment

We check your borehole setup, pump type and capacity, distance to the house, existing plumbing layout, and number of floors. We test the borehole's flow rate and water quality to plan the right connection.

System Design

We design the pipework layout, select the right pressure tank size, plan the switchover valve placement, and determine whether you need separate circuits or full integration. You get a clear quote before we start.

Installation & Testing

We run the pipe from borehole to house, install the pressure tank and booster pump, fit the changeover valve and non-return valves, connect filtration, and pressure-test every single outlet in your home.

What You Get

A proper borehole connection means your investment actually works for you — water from every tap, not just a standpipe in the garden.

Water from Every Tap

No more buckets, no more hosepipes. Your borehole water flows through your house plumbing like municipal water does. Showers, toilets, kitchen, garden — all connected, all pressurised.

Automatic Municipal/Borehole Switchover

When municipal water drops or cuts out, the changeover valve switches to borehole supply automatically. When mains returns, it switches back. You do not have to touch a thing.

Proper Backflow Prevention

Non-return valves and air gaps prevent borehole water from flowing back into the municipal line. This is a SANS requirement and protects both your home and the municipal supply. We install it correctly every time.

Filtration for Drinking Water

Want to drink your borehole water? We can add sediment filters, carbon filters, and UV treatment to bring it up to drinking standard. We work with our water filtration and purification systems to make it happen.

Common Questions About Borehole Connections

Can you connect a borehole to an existing house plumbing system?

Yes. We connect boreholes to existing house plumbing systems all the time. We run pipework from your borehole pump into your home's water supply, install a changeover valve so you can switch between municipal and borehole water, and add a pressure system to maintain proper flow. Your existing plumbing stays intact — we tie into it with the right fittings and non-return valves to keep everything SANS compliant.

Do I need a separate plumbing circuit for borehole water?

It depends on how you want to use the water. If you plan to use borehole water for toilets, garden irrigation, and washing machines only, we can run a separate circuit that keeps borehole water away from your drinking taps. If your water quality is good and you add proper filtration, we can connect it to the whole house with a switchover valve. We test the water and advise you on the best setup for your situation.

Will borehole water give me the same pressure as municipal?

With the right pressure system, yes. A borehole pump alone often does not deliver enough pressure for a full house, especially on upper floors. We install a pressure tank and booster pump that maintain consistent pressure throughout your home. You will not notice a difference between municipal and borehole water at the tap.

Do I need a filter if I'm connecting borehole water to my house?

At minimum, we recommend a sediment filter to catch sand, grit, and particles that can damage your plumbing fittings and geyser element. If you want to use borehole water for drinking and cooking, you will need a more comprehensive filtration system. We can integrate water filters into the borehole connection — from basic sediment filters to full purification systems.

How long does a borehole-to-house connection take?

Most borehole-to-house connections take 1 to 3 days depending on the distance from the borehole to the house, the complexity of the pipework, and whether we are installing a pressure system and switchover valve. A straightforward connection with a pressure tank and changeover valve in a single-storey home can often be completed in a day. We test every tap and outlet before we leave.

Related Services

Borehole connections often go hand-in-hand with these services.

Borehole Services Water Backup Systems Water Filtration Water Testing Water Purification

Get Your Borehole Connection Quote

You have spent good money on a borehole. Let us connect it properly so you actually get to use it. We will assess your setup, design the connection, and give you a clear, honest quote.

Get Your Quote Call 011 477 1118