Water Wells
A water well is a drilled borehole that taps into subsurface groundwater sources, providing a private and independent water supply.
Borehole Maintenance Contracts
With decades of experience across water supply, geothermal systems and specialist drilling, we understand that a well-maintained borehole is the difference between dependable supply and costly disruption.
About
Borehole Maintenance
Whether you own a private water borehole for a single home, manage a high-output system for commercial bottling, or operate critical infrastructure for a utility provider, the ongoing performance of your borehole is essential.
That’s why Igne offers tailored borehole maintenance contracts for all borehole owners, with 24/7 emergency support when it matters most.
Our maintenance contracts are built to suit the scale, usage and criticality of your system so you can focus on your operations, knowing we’ve got the rest covered.
Our clients
Who Are Our Borehole Maintenance Services For?
We provide borehole maintenance support to a wide range of clients, including:
- Homeowners with private domestic water supplies
- Agricultural and horticultural sites
- Commercial water users, including food and beverage producers
- Bottling plants and distilleries
- Public institutions, including schools, prisons and healthcare sites
- Water utility companies
- Geothermal heating and energy users
- Industrial and high-demand operations
- Construction and temporary site systems
Whether your borehole is your only water source or part of a more complex process, our preventative and reactive support ensures it performs as it should, every day of the year.
Fully tailored service
What’s Included in a Borehole Maintenance Contract?
Each contract is tailored to your specific needs, but services may include:
- Routine health checks and performance monitoring
- Water quality sampling and reporting
- Pump inspection, testing and replacement where required
- Cleaning, redevelopment and descaling services
- Electrical and control system checks
- Flow rate testing and recovery rate monitoring
- Tank, pipework and pressure system inspection
- Condition surveys and risk assessments
- Planned servicing at intervals that suit your usage
All maintenance work is carried out by our trained engineers, electricians and borehole technicians, with full reporting, compliance documentation and future-proof recommendations included.
Peace of mind
Emergency Call-Out Cover - 24/7, 365
We know when a borehole system fails, the consequences can be serious, whether it's a family without water, a business facing downtime, or a critical process grinding to a halt.
That’s why all maintenance clients benefit from our 24/7 emergency call-out cover.
If something goes wrong, we’re on hand - fast - with the knowledge, tools and parts needed to resolve the issue and restore your supply.
The experts
Why Choose Igne for Borehole Maintenance?
Because we’re not just a service company, we’re the drilling specialists who designed and built many of these systems in the first place. We understand every component, every layer of geology, and every risk associated with borehole performance.
Clients choose us because we offer:
- Fully tailored maintenance contracts
- Nationwide coverage with local support
- Experienced, highly qualified borehole engineers and electricians
- 24/7 emergency response
- Support across water, geothermal and hybrid systems
- A proactive approach that reduces the risk of failure
- Transparent pricing and long-term value
We look after thousands of boreholes across the UK, from single dwellings to complex multi-well systems, with a service approach built on trust, expertise and responsiveness.
The Next Step
Talk to Igne About Borehole Maintenance Today
Whether you're protecting a critical operation, a food-grade water source or your family home, a regular borehole maintenance contract is the simplest way to keep your system in excellent condition and avoid costly downtime later on.
Get in touch with us today to discuss a tailored maintenance package, and to make sure your borehole performs at its best, every single day.
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