Regulations & registration

8 guides in this category — honest pricing and comparison advice, no sales fluff.

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Regulations & registration

Does Insurance Cover Boreholes and Pumps?

Does Insurance Cover Boreholes and Pumps: a practical, honest guide for Gauteng homes and businesses — how it works, what to check, and when to bring in a pro

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Regulations & registration

Selling a House with a Borehole: What to Disclose

Boreholes affect a sale. What to disclose, what paperwork buyers expect, and how a working borehole can add to your property's value.

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Regulations & registration

Borehole Water and Municipal Bylaws in Joburg

What Johannesburg's bylaws say about borehole water, connections and use — the rules homeowners should know before and after drilling.

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Regulations & registration

Borehole Registration with the DWS: A Plain Guide

A plain-language guide to registering a borehole with the Department of Water and Sanitation — who must, when, and how the process works.

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Regulations & registration

Insurance and Business Continuity: The Water Angle

Insurers and continuity plans increasingly consider water. Why backup water strengthens a business-continuity case and may affect cover.

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Regulations & registration

Do You Need Permission to Drill a Borehole in Johannesburg?

Groundwater use is regulated. When you need to register or get authorisation to drill in Johannesburg, and what your installer should handle.

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Regulations & registration

Commercial Borehole Registration and Compliance

Commercial boreholes face stricter registration and use rules. What businesses must do to drill and abstract water compliantly.

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Regulations & registration

Commercial Water Systems and Lease Obligations

Leases increasingly touch water continuity. What tenants and landlords should check about backup water responsibilities and cost.

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