Wellpoint installations
The core of the business. A shallow pipe driven into Hermanus's sandy aquifer can give you your own water for the garden — typically 800–3 000 litres an hour.
S.W.I.M Installations · Andre Minnaar · Hermanus
Wellpoint & Borehole Pump Installations in the Overberg
Groundwater for your garden — serving Hermanus and the Overberg for over 35 years.
No call centre. No middleman. You phone, Andre answers.
35+ years
installing and fixing water systems across the Western Cape
Born & bred local
he knows every street in town
Straight answers
we repair what we can, and replace only what we can't
Groundwater work, done properly the first time
Wellpoints and borehole pumps are the speciality. Every job starts with a look at your property and a straight answer about what you actually need.
Borehole pump replacement
Dead or struggling borehole pump? We diagnose the fault, fit the right replacement and get your system running again.
Maintenance & repairs
Servicing, repairs and flushing for wellpoints, boreholes and booster pumps. If it moves water in Hermanus, we've probably fixed one like it.
Pool pumps & equipment
Pool pump repairs and replacements — a nod to the name over the door.
S.W.I.M Solutions
Andre Minnaar has spent more than 35 years installing wellpoints and servicing pumps across Hermanus and the Overberg. Wellpoints and borehole pumps are the core of the work — from the first site check to a system that runs quietly for years.
His approach is straightforward: faults are diagnosed properly and fixed to last, not patched over. If a pump can be saved, he'll save it; if it can't, he'll tell you straight.
He knows the ground under this town as well as anyone — after this many years, the aquifer around Hermanus holds no surprises.
How a wellpoint works
Most of Hermanus is built on a sandy aquifer, 5–10 m deep, with the water table only about 2.5 m below your lawn. A wellpoint taps that water for your garden.
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1 · Site check
We walk your property and tell you straight whether a wellpoint will work. If needed, an exploration drill takes up to a day.
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2 · Installation
The wellpoint is installed and coupled into one flow — usually around four hours' work, and can often be booked in within a week or so.
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3 · Free water
Your own supply for the garden — typically 800–3 000 litres an hour, and cheap to run.
Wellpoint & borehole FAQ
Will a wellpoint work on my property in Hermanus?
Most Hermanus gardens sit on a sandy aquifer with a good supply of shallow groundwater, so wellpoints work in most of town — in suburbs like Eastcliff and Northcliff roughly three out of four houses already have one. We can usually tell you on a site visit whether your property is suitable.
What's the difference between a wellpoint and a borehole?
A wellpoint draws water from the shallow sand aquifer (about 5–10 m deep in Hermanus) and is far more cost-effective and easier to maintain than a borehole, which is drilled much deeper into rock. For the average residential garden a wellpoint is usually the sensible choice — we install wellpoints and service the pumps on both.
How long does an installation take?
The installation itself is usually around four hours' work, and can often be booked in within a week or so of placing an order — exact timing depends on the season and access. If an exploration drill is needed first, allow up to a day for that.
How much water will I get?
Wellpoint yields in Hermanus typically run between 800 and 3 000 litres per hour, depending on the site. Where the flow is weaker, wellpoints can be combined for pressure, or paired with a storage tank and booster pump.
What does it cost to run?
No hidden costs — just the electricity for the pump, which is very little for a typical 1 hp garden pump. Compared to watering the garden at municipal rates, the saving is substantial, and the system pays for itself.
My borehole pump has died. Can you fix or replace it?
Yes — we supply, fit and repair borehole and wellpoint pumps, submersible and surface types, and service booster pumps and irrigation connections. You'll get honest advice on whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.
Can I drink wellpoint water?
Hermanus groundwater from the sand aquifer is generally low in salts and iron and well suited to garden irrigation. For drinking, the water should be tested first and may need purification — we have decades of experience with purification systems and can advise on your case.
Talk to Andre
One phone call gets you an honest opinion and a straight quote. English & Afrikaans — praat gerus Afrikaans.
Based at 2 Hill Street, Hermanus ·
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Serving the whole Overberg