Water Borehole Drilling in the Algarve
Need a private water borehole for your villa, quinta or estate? We assess your land, handle the licensing and drill — across the whole Algarve. Free, no-obligation quote within 24–48 hours.
Photo: Ulrick Trappschuh / PexelsShort answer: our indicative price in the Algarve is €35–80 per metre of drilling and €3,000–10,000 for a complete domestic borehole with casing, pump and licensing. Every borehole has to go through APA/ARH Algarve, and we handle the paperwork in Portuguese. Some areas, such as Campina de Faro–Vale de Lobo and the critical coastal strip, remain closed to new abstraction titles, so we check your plot before anything else.
What we do
New water borehole
Site assessment, drilling, casing and flow testing for villas, quintas, farms and tourism projects.
Get a quote →Pumps & equipment
Submersible pumps, tanks, pressure systems and irrigation hook-ups, sized for your borehole.
Get a quote →Licensing support
Groundwater abstraction requires a licence from APA/ARH. We handle the paperwork — in Portuguese, so you don't have to.
Get a quote →Borehole maintenance
Old borehole with low flow, sand in the water, or a failed pump? Cleaning, redevelopment and equipment replacement.
Get a quote →Water prospecting
Assessment of your land before drilling: local geology, neighbouring boreholes and expected depth.
Get a quote →Legalising old boreholes
Bought a property with an unlicensed borehole? It can usually be regularised with the water authority.
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How it works
Where we operate
The whole Algarve — Monchique, Portimão, Lagos, Silves, Aljezur, Loulé, Faro and surroundings.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a borehole cost in Portugal?
We price drilling per metre: our indicative price is €35–80 per metre, depending on the geology — plus casing, pump and licensing. A complete domestic borehole usually lands between €3,000 and €10,000. Request a free quote for a concrete figure for your land.
Do I need a licence to drill a borehole in Portugal?
Yes. Groundwater abstraction requires a water-use title issued by the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) through the regional water administration (ARH). We handle the paperwork for you.
How long does drilling take?
The drilling itself typically takes 1–3 days depending on depth and rock type. Licensing beforehand can take a few weeks.
Is borehole water drinkable?
Often yes, but it must be tested. Water quality depends on the aquifer. For irrigation and pools no treatment is usually needed; for drinking water a lab analysis and possibly filtration are recommended.
Get your free quote
Response within 24–48 h · No obligation. Leave your details, describe the property and we will get back to you.