Our trenchless technology uses state-of-the-art directional drilling techniques, providing minimal impact solutions to your underground installation project. Contact us today to discuss our expert directional drilling services.
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Directional drilling is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for many underground installation projects. Instead of digging open trenches to install or replace pipes, ducts, and cables, we employ state-of-the-art trenchless techniques.
At EPS Trenchless Installations, our directional drilling services combine cutting-edge trenchless technology with industry-leading expertise and know-how.
Directional drilling, commonly described as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a steered technique to install underground pipes, ducts, and cables along a predetermined bore path. This allows for the installation or replacement of underground utilities without the need for traditional open-cut excavation. HDD typically involves drilling a borehole underground at a horizontal angle to navigate obstacles or sensitive areas with minimal disturbance.
Our directional drilling specialists operate across the UK within the commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential sectors. We work on a wide range of sites including road networks and railways, rivers and canals, and sites of special scientific interest (SSSI’s).
As industry leaders in trenchless technology, we provide innovative solutions to minimise surface disruption, even in complex terrain or sensitive land areas.
Our trenchless technology allows for underground utility and pipework installations with minimal disturbance to any natural or architectural heritage.
Where preserving the natural landscape is paramount, the minimally invasive approach of our directional drilling helps to protect sensitive habitats, wildlife, and vegetation.
By drilling horizontally or at angles beneath the surface, it’s possible to install and maintain pipelines while minimising environmental disruption, including ancient woodlands.
We will start with conducting a detailed survey of the site area, obtaining geological data using advanced technology.
From conception to completion, we will work in partnership with you, planning and advising on the best way to execute your project.
The directional drilling process will be handled professionally, from start to finish, by our qualified and experienced engineers.
On completion of the installation, we will clear the site of any debris, providing total reinstatement of the project area.
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By taking advantage of our expert directional drilling services for your underground installation project you will benefit from:
Minimal surface disruption from drilling
Eco-friendly methods and small carbon footprint
No need for unnecessary road closures
No need for restricted working hours
Complete post-installation site clearance.
No matter how large, small, or complex your underground installation project, we can provide innovative solutions to ensure the most cost-effective and efficient outcome.
Directional drilling is just one of the many cutting-edge techniques that we employ to get around any obstacles and overcome potential problems. We also provide alternative trenchless solutions such as moling, pipe bursting, pipe ramming and auger boring.
Our directional drilling specialists will be happy to advise on all possible project options.
Horizontal directional drilling, often referred to as HDD or trenchless technology, is an innovative technique for laying underground utilities such as pipes, cables, ducts, and conduits without resorting to conventional trenching. Instead of creating open trenches, this method starts with a pilot hole that is drilled diagonally from the surface toward a desired endpoint. After the initial hole is made, advanced drilling equipment enlarges and steers the hole in the desired direction while underground. This seamless process provides minimal damage to the surface ground and is not as invasive as conventional methods, saving our clients money and the hassle of restoring the area after large excavation work.
Our procedure starts by drilling a pilot borehole that follows a predetermined route. We then expand the hole along the trajectory established by the pilot bore, a process referred to as back reaming. Finally, the product pipe is pulled through the enlarged passage.
The machine we will choose for your project is dependent on your site and location. For our smaller and more fragile ecological sites, we will select our smaller HDD machine to ensure that we minimise disruption to the environment and protect delicate ecosystems. This smaller HDD machine is designed to navigate tight spaces and sensitive terrain with precision and care, allowing us to complete the job while minimising impact on the surrounding area.
For larger sites that require greater power and capacity, we have larger HDD machines equipped to handle more demanding projects, whilst still maintaining little impact at your location. These machines are capable of tackling larger bore diameters and longer distances, providing the necessary strength and efficiency to complete the job effectively.
No matter the size or complexity of your project, we have the expertise and equipment to ensure successful horizontal directional drilling while prioritising environmental conservation and minimising disruption to sensitive areas.
Directional drilling is utilised for laying utility lines and conduits, providing a more economical and minimally invasive option compared to conventional vertical drilling methods.
This approach provides many advantages over conventional drilling as it is possible to lay or repair utility pipes, ducts, or cables, without excavations of large amounts of ground and provides options for laying pipes in sensitive or protected areas.
There are many advantages to employing horizontal and directional drilling. These are, minimal disturbances to surfaces, reduced environmental impact, cost savings, enhanced safety, and provides minimal disruption to utilities.
This is entirely dependent on the machine used for your location and ground conditions and/or obstructions. We will conduct a site visit and discuss the plan of action. Pipes from 25mm to 355mm diameters can be installed over distances of up to 200 metres in a single shot. Ducting, cables, and pipework can also be installed in either straight or curved lines.
No, it won’t. Our methods and trenchless technology will minimise disturbance in your location. Our approach ensures that we can carry out our work efficiently and effectively while keeping the impact on your surroundings to an absolute minimum. We will conduct a site visit before work takes place, talk through your requirements and we will evaluate the area to identify any obstacles or obstructions that may be present.
If you require work in protected or specialist areas, we can provide minimal disruption to the natural environment, ensure compliance with any relevant regulations or restrictions, and respect the integrity of the site.
We provide many trenchless solutions such as guided auger boring, moling, pipe bursting, pipe ramming, small footprint drilling, s50works, and fire hydrant testing.
We provide our expert trenchless solutions across a span of industries in the UK. Our industries include environmental remediation, water management, utility services, civil engineering and construction, and more.
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