Van Zyl Drilling

South Africa’s Leading Drilling Experts Since 1964.

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Delivering Excellence

At Van Zyl Drilling, we offer top-quality drilling services for residential, commercial, and mining projects. Our expert team and advanced equipment ensure precision and efficiency, providing reliable solutions tailored to your needs.

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About

Unparalleled Expertise and Quality in Drilling

Van Zyl Drilling, established in 1964, is a family-run business specializing in water and geotechnical drilling services across various sectors. With decades of experience, the company has become a trusted name in the industry, known for its commitment to safety, environmental care, and community upliftment.

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Borehole Drilling

At Van Zyl Drilling, we provide tailored borehole drilling solutions for all your water needs. Whether for residential, agricultural, or commercial purposes, we ensure top-quality service with advanced technology.

Residential Borehole Drilling

Secure a private, sustainable water source for your home, perfect for gardens, irrigation, swimming pools, and domestic use. Our expert team ensures minimal disruption and efficient drilling, giving you independence from municipal supply

Commercial Borehole Drilling

Specialized large-diameter drilling for businesses, agricultural irrigation, and industrial operations. We can handle high-capacity water needs with minimal downtime, ensuring your projects stay on track.

Commercial Borehole Drilling

Our advanced drilling technology ensures maximum efficiency, reducing operational costs while providing long-lasting, high-quality results tailored to your budget.

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Specialized Drilling

Mastering the Art of Specialized Drilling

We excel in providing precise and efficient drilling solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of every project. Leveraging advanced technology and a team of experienced professionals, we tackle complex drilling challenges across various industries, including construction, mining, and energy. Our commitment to safety, quality, and innovation ensures that we deliver exceptional results, even in the most demanding environments. Trust us to drive your projects deeper with unparalleled accuracy and reliability.

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Mud Rotary Drilling

Mud rotary drilling uses drilling fluid to stabilize the borehole, lubricate and cool the drill bit, and remove cuttings, making it effective for water wells, mineral exploration, and geotechnical investigation
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Reverse Circulation (RC) Drilling

Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling uses dual-walled drill pipes to bring cuttings to the surface quickly, offering efficient sampling and effective drilling in hard rock and mineral exploration.
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Piling Hole Drilling

Piling hole drilling creates deep holes for inserting piles, providing foundational support for structures like buildings and bridges, especially in unstable or weak soil conditions.

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Sonic Drilling

Sonic drilling uses high-frequency vibrations to rapidly penetrate various soils and rock, offering precise, continuous core samples with minimal disturbance, ideal for environmental and geotechnical investigations.

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Angle Drilling

Angle drilling involves drilling at non-vertical angles to reach targets inaccessible by vertical drilling, commonly used in mining, oil exploration, and construction for precise resource extraction or structural support.

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Core Sample Drilling

Core drilling extracts cylindrical samples from subsurface materials, providing accurate geological data for exploration, mining, and construction, essential for analyzing soil, rock, and mineral compositions.

Percussion Drilling

high accuracy with deep, large-diameter drilling, is essential for targeted extraction in water, oil, gas, and geothermal projects where exact positioning is crucial.

Let’s make your drilling project a success

Van Zyl Drilling is dedicated to delivering top-tier service and expertise in every project. With years of experience, we ensure quality and customer satisfaction in all we do.

Testimonials

Words of Appreciation from Our Valued Clients

At Van Zyl Drilling, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and quality workmanship. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our average Google rating of 4.5 stars, earned through the trust and satisfaction of our valued clients. Here’s what some of our customers have to say about their experience with us.