What Is Cable Percussion Drilling?

Cable percussion drilling is one of the most widely used techniques for ground and site investigation. Boreholes can be drilled down to 60 metres, with diameters ranging from 150 mm to 300 mm. As the borehole deepens, different cutting tools recover soil samples while temporary steel casing is installed at the same time. This casing supports the borehole walls and stops loose ground from collapsing in.

Throughout drilling, we can carry out in‑situ testing, including:

Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)

Borehole vane testing

Permeability testing

We collect both disturbed and undisturbed samples from the borehole. These are logged in detail by our experienced geo‑environmental engineers, then sent to accredited laboratories for further analysis. Once drilling is finished, monitoring equipment can be installed directly inside the borehole. This enables ongoing measurements — such as groundwater levels and ground gas monitoring — to be taken by our specialist technicians whenever required.

Key Benefits of Cable Percussion Drilling

Great Depth & Broad Versatility

Capable of reaching significant depths, cable percussion drilling works across all ground types — cohesive, non‑cohesive, and mixed strata. It is ideal for geotechnical surveys, environmental assessments, and general site investigations.

Reliable, Accurate Sampling

Samples are recovered at regular intervals, giving a clear and detailed picture of changing ground conditions. This precise data allows engineers to make well‑informed decisions about foundation design, construction methods, and ground improvement solutions.

Cost‑Effective & Efficient

The method's straightforward design means drilling proceeds quickly compared to many alternatives. You gain high‑quality geological information without unnecessary expense — delivering excellent value and reliable data.

Low Impact on the Surroundings

The rigs are compact and occupy a small working footprint. They operate with low noise levels and minimise disruption, helping to protect the surrounding environment and ecosystem.

Comprehensive Sample Range

We can collect every sample type you need — disturbed and undisturbed soil, rock cores, and groundwater. These support full laboratory testing covering soil strength, compaction properties, permeability rates, and contamination screening.

Water Supply Solutions

Water Well Drilling & Private Borehole Water Supplies UK

What Is a Water Well Borehole?

A water well is a purpose‑drilled borehole that accesses groundwater stored beneath the surface, giving you a private, self‑managed water supply. Our water well drilling service covers the full installation — from initial site assessment and drilling through to pump system fitting, water treatment, and ongoing monitoring.

Every well is built with these essential parts:

Borehole — the drilled shaft that reaches down to water‑bearing rock layers known as aquifers.
Casing & Lining — reinforces the borehole and stops surface impurities from entering the water source.
Pump System — lifts water from underground and delivers it to your taps, tanks, or processes.
Storage Tanks — hold a reserve supply so you have enough water during periods of high demand.
Water Treatment — ensures your water meets all health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Monitoring Systems — lets you keep track of water levels, usage rates, and how efficiently the system is running.

Why Choose a Private Water Well?

Lower Running Costs

Water charges keep increasing, making mains supply ever more costly. With your own borehole, you take control of your water — cutting or even removing your reliance on the public network and lowering ongoing bills.

Reliable, Secure Supply

Supply interruptions, contamination incidents, and droughts have all affected mains water services in recent years. A properly designed well delivers a steady, consistent supply you can rely on, whatever is happening with the wider system.

Naturally High‑Quality Water

Unlike mains water, which relies on chemical treatment, borehole water is filtered naturally as it passes through rock strata. The result is water that is often purer and rich in beneficial minerals.

Better for the Environment

Generating and pumping mains water uses huge amounts of energy. Your own well reduces the load on national infrastructure, cuts carbon emissions, and supports sustainable water use.

Who Is a Private Water Well Suitable For?

A private water supply is a particularly smart investment for businesses with high water consumption. It is also ideal for:

Householders wanting greater independence or an off‑grid solution
Farmers needing water for irrigation or livestock
Industrial and commercial sites requiring large volumes of water
Estates and businesses aiming to reduce costs and improve sustainability
Schools, leisure centres, and hotels wanting full control over water quality

Interested in this service? Get in touch with our team.

Drainage Solutions

Borehole Soakaway Installation UK

What Is a Borehole Soakaway?

A borehole soakaway is a reliable, regulation‑compliant drainage solution for sites where hard‑to‑penetrate ground — such as heavy clay — stops surface water from soaking away naturally. Installed below ground level, it carries surface water down into porous rock or soil layers, ideal where there is no connection to streams, ditches, or public drainage networks.

You will typically need a borehole soakaway where:

Clay or silt prevents water from soaking into the ground
Standing water causes flooding or unstable ground
There is no access to mains or surface water drainage
Large volumes of clean surface water need effective management

Who Needs a Borehole Soakaway?

Anyone who owns or manages land struggling with surface water or drainage — and with no foul‑water system available — will benefit. This includes homeowners, property developers, sports ground operators, and local authorities across the UK.

How Borehole Soakaway Installation Works

When impermeable ground is too thick for a shallow pit, a soakaway borehole is drilled down to reach the porous strata below. You can think of this as a water supply borehole working in reverse — designed to let water flow out rather than in.

Drilling

We drill through the impermeable layer until we reach ground capable of absorbing water.

Testing

We fill the borehole with water and measure how quickly it soaks away, confirming the absorption rate meets your needs.

Installation

A slotted plastic pipe is lowered into the absorbing zone, positioned centrally so a gravel filter can be packed around it. This maximises efficiency and flow.

Completion

The top of the borehole is finished with a surface chamber, which connects to your incoming drainage pipes.

Interested in this service? Get in touch with our team.

Cable Percussion Drilling Services UK

What Is Cable Percussion Drilling?

Key Benefits of Cable Percussion Drilling

Great Depth & Broad Versatility

Reliable, Accurate Sampling

Cost‑Effective & Efficient

Low Impact on the Surroundings

Comprehensive Sample Range

Water Well Drilling & Private Borehole Water Supplies UK

What Is a Water Well Borehole?

Why Choose a Private Water Well?

Lower Running Costs

Reliable, Secure Supply

Naturally High‑Quality Water

Better for the Environment

Who Is a Private Water Well Suitable For?

Borehole Soakaway Installation UK

What Is a Borehole Soakaway?

Who Needs a Borehole Soakaway?

How Borehole Soakaway Installation Works

In-situ Ground Testing Services UK

What Is In-situ Ground Testing?

Why In-situ Testing Matters

Immediate On-site Results

Accurate Ground Profiling

Supports All Geotechnical Design

In-situ Tests We Carry Out

Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

Borehole Vane Test

Permeability Testing

Groundwater Monitoring