Horizontal Directional Drilling services
in Edmonton, Alberta
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is used for the safe, affordable, and effective installation of underground utilities. Using a directional drill has minimal impact on the surrounding areas and is a viable option when trenching or excavation is not practical. As a method of trenchless directional drilling, HDD forms properly sized pathways and is preferred in many situations because it does not cause any effect to roadways, sidewalks, or landscaping. It is suitable for large and small scale projects and is not only the best, but sometimes the only option for drilling in an environmentally sensitive area, under roads, waterways, or under a developed landscape.
Strathcona Excavating uses the latest technology for locating and tracking the drill head which provides an accurate bore path. Our company uses our own excavating equipment, so we can quickly excavate the pit and holes needed while also rigging the reels of pipe without having any delays in projects. HDD is a cleaner, faster, and less expensive method with minimal environmental impact!
Our qualified crews will ensure confidence in the services we supply.
The Benefits of Horizontal Directional Drilling:
- Savings in excavations, shoring, and labour costs
- Clean underground installation with minimal upper surface damage
- Elimination of trenching-related accidents
- Fewer weather-related delays
- Ideal for house service installations and sites that are sensitive to surface disturbances such as sidewalks
Directional Drilling and Directional Boring – Tailored Solutions for Diverse Requirements
At Strathcona Excavating, we take pride in working closely with our clients, ensuring their utmost satisfaction when working with our expert team.
Strathcona Excavating’s directional drilling and directional boring service can help with following areas:
Gas, Electrical, and other Utility Installations
- Gas Installations: Overcoming obstacles such as roads, rivers, environmentally sensitive areas, and existing infrastructure.
- Electrical Installations: Underground electrical infrastructure installation, including underground services such as power cables and conduits.
- Utility Crossings: Crossing active utility lines without interruption to their operations.
- Water and Sewer Infrastructure: Installing water and sewer pipelines with precision and minimal disturbance.
- Telecommunication and Fiber Optic Networks: Installing conduit for high-speed internet and telecommunications.
Pipeline Projects
- Obstacle Crossing: Efficiently crossing obstacles such as rivers, roads, highways, railways, and environmentally sensitive areas.
- Challenging Terrains: Navigating challenging terrains, including steep slopes, rocky formations, and unstable ground conditions.
- Environmental Impact Mitigation: Minimizing the environmental footprint and reducing disturbances to sensitive ecosystems, water bodies, and protected areas.
- Efficient Route Planning: Optimizing pipeline routes to minimize distance and optimize efficiency.
- Flexibility and Versatility: Adapting to changing subsurface conditions, such as varying soil compositions and geological formations.
- Reduced Surface Disruption: Minimizing surface disturbances and the need for extensive excavation.
- Increased Safety: Enhancing safety by reducing open trenches and excavation hazards.
Directional drilling provides a versatile and efficient approach to utility installations, offering precision, minimal disruption, and cost savings compared to traditional excavation methods. Its applications extend beyond gas and electrical installations, encompassing various utility sectors that require underground infrastructure deployment.
For more information on our directional drilling and directional boring services, fill out the Contact Us form below, or give us a call at 780-416-9000 today.
Why You Should Choose Horizontal Directional Drilling
Besides being environmentally friendly, affordable, and faster than other drilling methods, HDD also allows for more flexibility in its drilling operations. The lesser excavation required, the lesser risk to your employees and equipment, and in many cases, fewer permit issues.
Due to the nature of HDD, such as its ability to create less debris and cause less disturbance to its surroundings, project managers will find that getting approval for construction work is often easier when horizontal directional drilling is involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply put, horizontal directional drilling is a form of trenchless drilling or boring that doesn’t go vertically down in a straight line. Directional boring, on the other hand, is the process of enlarging a hole that has already been drilled. For more information on directional drilling or directional boring, contact us today!
The cost of HDD varies substantially depending on the project. The price of smaller projects is usually set as a lump sum; large-scale projects are most commonly billed per meter and according to the length of the pipe or hole.
HDD utilizes a trenchless system which means you do not have to dig up your whole yard. HDD is less destructive, faster, and a more efficient means of replacing your water or sewer line as it leaves your landscape intact. Contact us at Strathcona Excavations for more information!
Horizontal directional drilling services have been utilized in the installation of water lines and sewer lines. The applications of our drilling services are wide and, in particular, can include but are not limited to:
- Fiber optic cables
- Water supply pipes
- Underground electrical lines
- Sanitary and storm lines
- Electrical conduit installation
- And more
For more information about our residential or urban horizontal directional drilling services, be sure to give one of our drilling experts a call!
Strathcona Excavating is a directional drilling company committed to meeting and exceeding legislated regulations, as well as industry safety codes and practices in Alberta. Aside from being experienced professionals in the field, our employees also undergo guidance and training programs to ensure up-to-date knowledge about safety and equipment handling. We also take pride in having and meeting a zero injury goal.
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