The list covers Antequera, Málaga, Vélez-Málaga and Fuengirola, among other towns. Near Málaga itself, are Gestión Minera y Medioambiental and Legalización de Pozos y Sondeos - OTMA. If you’re inland, ask each firm whether your village is inside their normal working area before you book a visit.
Only Valencia Y Mayorga has 20 or more Google reviews. The average rating across the list is 4.9 (firms with at least five reviews). A handful of five-star reviews is a start, but ask for a job you can go and see.
Ask for the price per metre and the expected depth, and check what the quote leaves out: casing, pump, cabling and the water analysis often appear later. A firm that has drilled in your valley before is worth a lot.
Questions to ask before you sign
- What depth do you expect in my area, and why?
- What is the price per metre?
- What happens if you don’t find water at that depth?
- Are the casing, pump, controller and water test included?
- Will you handle the authorisation paperwork?