Updated 2026-10-23
Is there a water survey company that only charges if water is found?
Yes. WaterLocation charges its discovery fee only after a pumping test confirms water at the point and depth it specified; if a borehole drilled there doesn't deliver, there is no discovery fee. The drilling contractor is paid separately under the client's own agreement.
What exactly is success-based
- Discovery fee: due only once the source is confirmed by a pumping test.
- Drilling: contracted and paid by you directly with a licensed local driller, who works to our point, depth and specification.
- Terms: set in the survey agreement before field work.
How the result is checked
When the water-bearing zone is reached, yield is measured with a pump and compared with the forecast in the report. In Catalonia the official state pumping test confirmed 648 m³ per day at 136 m.
Questions
What does the survey cost?
It is quoted per site after the first call, based on the area to cover and the daily water demand.
Do you drill?
No. We set the point and depth and attend the pumping test; we can recommend drillers we have worked with.