Horizontal Directional Boring: Also called horizontal directional drilling or HDD is a method of installing underground pipe, steel casing, conduit or cable on a preferred bore path by using steerable trenchless method from a Horizontal Directional Drill located on the surface. It is used when trenching or excavating is not feasible. HDD is the preferred method for bores under roads, landscape and river crossings. The HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) process uses a rig above ground. The size and type rig used depends on the soil conditions, length of bore and size of pipe product being installed underground. Pullback weight is considered and determines size of rig we use. Large horizontal directional drills are capable of more than 300,000 lbs. of pullback force. These rigs require support equipment commonly known as reclaimers, mud pumps and vac tron trucks or trailers.
Horizontal Directional Boring
Horizontal Directional Boring: Also called horizontal directional drilling or HDD is a method of installing underground pipe, steel casing, conduit or cable on a preferred bore path by using steerable trenchless method from a Horizontal Directional Drill located on the surface. It is used when trenching or excavating is not feasible. HDD is the preferred method for bores under roads, landscape and river crossings. The HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) process uses a rig above ground. The size and type rig used depends on the soil conditions, length of bore and size of pipe product being installed underground. Pullback weight is considered and determines size of rig we use. Large horizontal directional drills are capable of more than 300,000 lbs. of pullback force. These rigs require support equipment commonly known as reclaimers, mud pumps and vac tron trucks or trailers.
Trenching
Trenching is a construction method involving digging a trench to install conduits or cables underground. This is typically used when open cut is acceptable and utilities such as electric, water and sewer need to be installed. When the installation of the pipe is completed, the trench is backfilled and compacted. The soil conditions and size trench determine what size and type of trencher is required. When in rocky conditions a rock wheel trencher is typically required. It is important to have locates called in before trenching as some utilities can be shallow.
Trenching
Trenching is a construction method involving digging a trench to install conduits or cables underground. This is typically used when open cut is acceptable and utilities such as electric, water and sewer need to be installed. When the installation of the pipe is completed, the trench is backfilled and compacted. The soil conditions and size trench determine what size and type of trencher is required. When in rocky conditions a rock wheel trencher is typically required. It is important to have locates called in before trenching as some utilities can be shallow.
Auger Boring
Auger boring otherwise known as “Jack and Bore” or “Dry Bore” is a method commonly used under highways and railroad tracks eliminating annular space between casing and soil. Unlike directional drilling/boring auger boring pushes casing or product into the bore hole at the same time it is being bored. A large pit is excavated and the auger boring machine is placed on tracks inside the pit. The auger is placed inside the casing and casing is placed on auger boring machine. Auger boring uses a cutting head for dirt or rock attached to the front auger. The augers remove spoils as they are being bored. Auger boring does not require the use of water but does require large support equipment like a track hoe to remove spoils from bore pit and to lift casing and lower onto the boring machine. Casing sizes up to 54 inches can be installed by this method.
Auger Boring
Auger boring otherwise known as “Jack and Bore” or “Dry Bore” is a method commonly used under highways and railroad tracks eliminating annular space between casing and soil. Unlike directional drilling/boring auger boring pushes casing or product into the bore hole at the same time it is being bored. A large pit is excavated and the auger boring machine is placed on tracks inside the pit. The auger is placed inside the casing and casing is placed on auger boring machine. Auger boring uses a cutting head for dirt or rock attached to the front auger. The augers remove spoils as they are being bored. Auger boring does not require the use of water but does require large support equipment like a track hoe to remove spoils from bore pit and to lift casing and lower onto the boring machine. Casing sizes up to 54 inches can be installed by this method.
Pipeline Installation
Pipeline installation is typically done using one of the three methods listed previously. Underground pipeline is used to transport liquids; typically water, sewer, oil, and natural gas. Installation of pipeline requires specific tools that can vary dependent upon the type and flexibility of the piping that needs to be installed.
Pipeline Installation
Pipeline installation is typically done using one of the three methods listed previously. Underground pipeline is used to transport liquids; typically water, sewer, oil, and natural gas. Installation of pipeline requires specific tools that can vary dependent upon the type and flexibility of the piping that needs to be installed.
Underground Utility Installation
As an underground utility services contracting company, we pride ourselves in helping you complete your project on budget and on time. We are capable of installing electric, gas, water, sewer, fiber optic, irrigation, drainage, telephone, cable, etc. so contact us for any need that arises, and we will do our best to accommodate your underground boring needs.
Should the rare occasion arise where we cannot fulfill your needs, we can easily locate other qualified contractors who can. Collaborating with others in the underground boring industry also allows us to maintain the cost-effectiveness of your project. No matter where your project is located, we are ready to mobilize our drilling equipment on very short notice.
Underground Utility Installation
As an underground utility services contracting company, we pride ourselves in helping you complete your project on budget and on time. We are capable of installing electric, gas, water, sewer, fiber optic, irrigation, drainage, telephone, cable, etc. so contact us for any need that arises, and we will do our best to accommodate your underground boring needs.
Should the rare occasion arise where we cannot fulfill your needs, we can easily locate other qualified contractors who can. Collaborating with others in the underground boring industry also allows us to maintain the cost-effectiveness of your project. No matter where your project is located, we are ready to mobilize our drilling equipment on very short notice.
Quality Service
From the moment you contact us for a free cost estimate to completion we will help make your project a success. We are licensed and bondable for every project need. We pride ourselves on being available to our customers daily and take the extra initiative many boring contractors neglect by responding to every call, quote request, or email on the same day on which they are received. We appreciate the confidence you place in our company and our goal will always be to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction while maintaining the optimal degree of professionalism while maintaining the cleanliness of the job site. We recommend verifying insurance coverage with any underground boring companies you use for projects to avoid costly scenarios and will provide proof of insurance upon request.