What if you could get your water independence without risking your finances or losing your sanity?Borehole Insiders from Aqua Eco Water Solutions gives you weekly insider tips on drilling right.Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned landowner, this newsletter protects you from the cons in the industry.You'll discover what to do before drilling, red flags to watch for, how to choose your pump, how to vet a contractor and much more. The stuff no contractor will ever tell you!Why? In 10 years and 9 months, we've drilled 132+ boreholes and seen every mistake that leads to a dry hole or one that dies in 2 years. This channel condenses all of it, so you get your water independence done right.
Why The Mobilisation Fee Was Left Empty On Your Sample Quote
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Hey Reader, If you went through the sample quote I shared last time, you noticed the mobilization fee section was blank. I left it empty for a reason. Unlike drilling or steel casings, mobilization costs aren't fixed. The price varies depending on where your land is located. Before talking about numbers, what is a mobilization fee? This fee covers moving heavy machinery to your site: the drilling rig, support trucks, casing pipes, and the drilling crew. Distance impacts fuel and transport. If your project is in Nairobi or surrounding areas, mobilization costs between Ksh 20,000 and Ksh 50,000. In Ukambani, expect around Ksh 50,000. In the Western region, it sits around Ksh 100,000, while projects at the Coast or North Eastern region run up to Ksh 200,000. If you hire a local driller whose rig is stationed inside your county, you might pay Ksh 10,000. The estimates above apply when mobilizing rigs out of Nairobi. Here is the key rule: mobilization fees must be fixed in your agreement before anything moves. A driller sets this price after assessing site accessibility. No driller should demand extra mobilization money once the rig is on the road or after drilling starts. If they do, stand your ground and don't pay. If you have questions about this line item, reply to this email. I read and respond to every message. Talk soon, James P.S. If you missed the sample quote, you can access it here. If you're unable to open it, reply to this email and I'll send it directly. P.P.S. Next time, I'll walk you through the survey, permits, and environmental reports—and explain why we charge Ksh 50,000 for that complete package. |
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What if you could get your water independence without risking your finances or losing your sanity?Borehole Insiders from Aqua Eco Water Solutions gives you weekly insider tips on drilling right.Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned landowner, this newsletter protects you from the cons in the industry.You'll discover what to do before drilling, red flags to watch for, how to choose your pump, how to vet a contractor and much more. The stuff no contractor will ever tell you!Why? In 10 years and 9 months, we've drilled 132+ boreholes and seen every mistake that leads to a dry hole or one that dies in 2 years. This channel condenses all of it, so you get your water independence done right.
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