Directional Drilling

Directional Drilling

Directional boring is the latest in trenchless construction technology. Unlike jack and bore, directional boring does not require excavating large pits. A directional boring machine is a self-contained drill rig that can be driven into place and set up with almost no major excavation required. Once underground, the directional drill head can be steered in any direction: up, down, left or right to your desired target and depth. Being steerable is a major advantage that directional boring has overpneumatic"missels," or rod bore attachments. Depending upon the size of the machine and the soil makeup, a bore path can be longer than 500 feet or as short as a simple road or driveway crossing.

Kendrick Excavating specializes in small (6" wide or less) directional boring. We are able to achieve a high level of precision and accuracy, including the placement of sewer lines on a rate of fall. And while small diameter bores are our specialty, we are fully capable of performing bores in excess of 12".