Your own water, from your own land.
Borehole drilling across the UK, from our head office in Yateley, Hampshire.
What we drill, fit and look after
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Borehole drilling
We drill, case and gravel-pack boreholes down to the groundwater beneath your land, then test the supply before handover.
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Borehole pump installation
Submersible pumps, rising mains, controls, storage and filtration, sized to what your borehole can yield.
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Borehole servicing and maintenance
Flow and water-quality checks, pump and filter servicing, and fault-finding when a supply starts to drop off.
From survey to running water
You see the plan and the price before we drill.
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Site visit and survey
We check access, the ground and how much water you need.
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Design and quote
You get the planned depth, casing and pump, with a written quote.
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Drilling and installation
We drill, case and gravel-pack the borehole, then fit the pump and pipework.
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Testing and handover
We test the flow and clarity, and talk you through the results.
Thinking about a borehole?
Free quote, wherever you are in the UK.
Call or email and we’ll arrange a site visit and survey. Fully insured.
Systems we’ve installed
Boreholes, casing, pumps and water storage, on site.
Rig operator at the controls beside a timber barn 
Tracked rig drilling on a building site Storage tanks with a cartridge filtration unit 
Welding steel casing sections on site 
Water supply pipe laid in a trench beneath mature trees 
Rig with its mast lowered, settling tanks in place
A family-run borehole drilling company
Alpine Drilling is a Hampshire-based borehole drilling company working across the UK. We’re family-run and fully insured.
- Quality
- Every borehole we drill is built to last. We use quality casing, screens and pumps, test every supply for flow and clarity, and talk you through the results before we leave. We don’t cut corners underground, because that’s where mistakes are hardest to fix.
- Environmental responsibility
- Groundwater is a precious resource, and we treat it that way. We design each borehole to draw sustainably from the aquifer, protect water quality at every stage, keep our sites clean, and reduce reliance on mains water so you can use less of the public supply.
- Customer care
- You deal with the same friendly team from your first call to your final handover. We explain the process in plain English, keep you informed on timing, and stay available for aftercare once the water is running.
Drilling across the UK
We’re based in Hampshire and travel nationwide, bringing the rig to wherever your borehole needs to go.
- South East
- South West
- London
- East of England
- Midlands
- North
- Wales
- Scotland
Questions about boreholes
Short answers to what people ask before they book a survey. There’s more detail on the borehole drilling page.
How deep will my borehole be?
It depends on the geology beneath your site. Some boreholes reach a reliable supply within a few tens of metres, while others need to go deeper. We look at the geological records for your site during the survey and give you an expected depth with your quote.
How long does it take to drill a borehole?
A straightforward borehole is often drilled, cased and tested over a few days on site. Deeper holes, hard rock or awkward access take longer. You get a realistic timescale with your quote, before any work starts.
Do I need a licence for a borehole?
In England, taking more than 20 cubic metres (20,000 litres) of water a day generally needs an abstraction licence from the Environment Agency. Wales and Scotland have their own regulators and rules. We check what applies to your site before we drill.
Is borehole water safe to drink?
Groundwater is often good quality, but depending on the ground it can carry iron, manganese, hardness or bacteria. If you plan to drink it, have a sample tested by a laboratory, and fit filtration or treatment to suit the results.
How much space do I need for a borehole?
You don’t need a large plot. The rig needs a way in, such as a gateway or side access it can track through, a firm spot to drill, and room for settling tanks. The borehole should sit well away from septic tanks, soakaways and drains.
Do you drill outside Hampshire?
Yes, we work across the UK from our base in Yateley. Wherever you are, the first step is the same: a call or email, then a site visit and survey.