Geotechnical drilling

Whether your scope includes a fully integrated site characterisation for a major project, or a bespoke ground investigation requiring a highly specialist methodology, we can provide an effective solution.

Our expert team has experience of using a wide range of equipment in sectors including construction, energy, infrastructure and mining.

Our comprehensive drilling capability includes:

Rotary drilling - conventional & flight auger
Rotary coring - wireline (e.g. Geobor S)
Cable percussion drilling
Sonic drilling
Overburden drilling
Measurement while drilling (MWD)
Specialist and modular rigs for access to remote and challenging site
Core sampling, logging, digital scanning and photography by technical experts

Complementary services include a full range of in situ testing including:

Instrumentation and monitoring
Pumping testing e.g. Packer testing
Dilatometer and pressuremeter testing
Downhole and crosshole geophysics
Borehole wireline logging
Extensive range of geotechnical laboratory tests

We have extensive experience in the construction, oil and gas, nuclear, water and mining sectors. Typical applications for our drilling services include:

Geotechnical site investigation
Geological and hydrogeological studies
Environmental assessments
Water or mineral resource evaluations

The benefits of working with Fugro include.

A presence in more than 50 countries, enabling us to respond to international client needs promptly, economically and with appropriate resources
Expertise in complementary services, including investigation planning, mapping, geophysical surveys, soil and rock sample testing and the provision of integrated ground models encompassing recommendations and specialist advice
Rapid and efficient reporting, formatted to whatever local standards are required, and with options for real time data delivery via innovative tools such as Fugro Online
Safety and environmental practices benchmarked in highly demanding industries, such as oil and gas, and a commitment to consistently delivering the highest industry standards, wherever we work.