The Borehole "Bait-and-Switch": How Drilling Companies Scam Clients with Fake Pipes (and Why Nakiso is Zimbabwe’s Most Trusted Choice)
In the Zimbabwean drilling industry, what you don’t see beneath the ground can cost you thousands of dollars. At Nakiso Borehole Drilling, we are seeing a disturbing trend: fly-by-night companies using "bait-and-switch" tactics to offer low-cost quotes that end in borehole failure.
The Scam: The "3-Pipe" Illusion
It starts with a quote for Class 10 Casing. You pay for the best, expecting a lifetime of water security. When the drilling team arrives, they show you three high-quality, heavy-duty Class 10 pipes. They look thick, they look right.
Then comes the trick: Once those first few meters are in the ground—where you can no longer see them—the crew switches the rest of the load to Class 6 pipes or inferior irrigation piping.
You think you have a premium borehole. In reality, your well is lined with thin, weak material that is prone to collapsing under the immense pressure of the earth.
Why Nakiso Insists on Class 10 Casings: Top to Bottom
At Nakiso Borehole Drilling, we don't believe in "mixing and matching" quality. If you pay for Class 10, every single meter of your borehole is lined with Class 10.
Extreme Durability: Zimbabwe’s soil formations can be unpredictable. Class 10 casings are engineered with superior collapse resistance to withstand shifting ground and lateral pressure.
Total Pump Protection: If a cheap pipe bows or cracks, your submersible pump can become trapped or crushed. Class 10 ensures your pump remains accessible and safe for years.
A Lifetime Investment: We don’t drill for today; we drill for the future. Using Class 10 from top to bottom is the only way to guarantee a borehole that lasts 50+ years.
The Virgin Material Advantage: No Recycled Scraps
Beyond the pressure class, the material matters. Many "cheap" pipes on the market are made from recycled plastic (regrind), which is brittle and contains hidden weak spots.
Nakiso exclusively uses pipes made from 100% Virgin Material.
Flexibility: Unlike brittle recycled plastic, virgin PVC can flex slightly with ground movement without snapping.
Purity: There is zero risk of old industrial chemicals leaching into your drinking water.
Consistency: Every pipe is manufactured to a uniform standard with no "thin spots" or manufacturing flaws.
Why Nakiso Borehole Drilling is the Best in Zimbabwe
We have built a 15-year legacy on transparency and technical excellence. While others compete on "cheap prices," we compete on quality that outlasts the noise.
Radical Transparency: We encourage you to inspect every single pipe before it goes down the hole.
Heavy-Duty Equipment: We use modern hydraulic rigs that can handle the toughest Zimbabwean terrain.
Turnkey Solutions: From scientific siting and drilling to solar pump installation and high-security fencing—we handle it all in-house.
Don’t let a "cheap" quote turn into a $3,000 mistake. Choose the driller that values your investment as much as you do.
About Nakiso Borehole Drilling
At Nakiso Borehole Drilling, we are your comprehensive partner for unlocking reliable water on your property. Our highly skilled team tackles all drilling projects, from standard boreholes to specialized Blast Hole and RC Drilling.
We handle everything in-house for a seamless experience, encompassing expert borehole siting, efficient drilling, and pump installation – solar, electric, or manual – tailored to your specific needs. With Nakiso, your reliable water source is just a drill away.
We don't just strive to be the best; we maintain the industry's strictest quality standards and are committed to sustainable practices for the future of Zimbabwe's water security.
Fact 1: Know Your Borehole Casings
The Preferred Borehole Casing In Zimbabwe Is Class 9 and 10 (Pressure Classes.)
This is because Class 9 and Class 10 Casings are more collapse resistant. The strength of a Casing is often described as collapse resistance.
Fact 2: Borehole Drilling Depth
The exact depth, of where the water is located, cannot be established by the drilling contractor nor the Water Surveyor (Borehole Siter).
Fact 3: There Is No 100% Guarantee
It is important to note that it is never a 100% guarantee that any hole will yield water, the amount and water quality can also not be guaranteed by the drilling contractor and water surveyor.
Fact 4: Siting Is Important
Making use of a hydrologist or traditional water diviner will increase your chances of having a successful borehole that will yield a sufficient amount of water.
Fact 5: Know The Risks
The risk of the borehole drilling lies with the property owner. The client will still be liable for the drilling costs irrespective of a borehole yielding water or not.
Our Branches and Our Contacts
Churchill Ave Branch
Business Offices (HQ):55 Churchill Avenue,
Alexandra Park,
Harare North,
Zimbabwe.
Call Us Today:
Office Numbers: +263 867 71 88844
Sales: +263 78 860 8009
Operations: +263 78 860 8005
Marketing: +263 78 876 6701
Email: info@nakisoboreholes.co.zw
Website: www.nakisoboreholes.co.zw
Bluff Hill Branch
Business Offices:36 St. Anthans Drive,
Bluff Hill,
Harare,
Zimbabwe.
Call Us Today:
Office Numbers: +263 71 494 0883
Sales: +263 78 860 8009
Operations: +263 78 860 8005
Marketing: +263 78 876 6701
Email: info@nakisoboreholes.co.zw
Website: www.nakisoboreholes.co.zw
