WaterGuard Plumbing specializes in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), an alternative to traditional trenching. Horizontal directional drilling has become the preferred method for installing pipelines and utilities. Our highly trained and certified technicians carefully drill underneath patios, driveways, roadways, and river crossings, leaving minimal environmental impact. It’s a faster, less disruptive solution for water service line installations in Toronto. Here at WaterGuard Plumbing, we strive to remain socially responsible while maintaining the highest levels of precision drilling possible.
What Is Horizontal Directional Drilling?
Horizontal directional drilling is a construction technique that first requires drilling a tunnel underneath a waterway or other designated area. Then, the drilled underground tunnel pulls through a pipeline or other utility line. From the entry point, the underground tunnel follows an arc line down under the appointed crossing area, and then on the opposite side will resurface. With specialized technicians using advanced technology, we guide the drill head electronically to ensure the depth, angle, and exit point adhere to our precisely designed engineering plans.
Horizontal directional drilling services are typically used for the installation of various utility lines, including:
Our Horizontal Drilling Services
When undertaking HDD, our construction crew will clear an approved route, lower welded sections of pipeline into an already prepared trench, then commence the restoration process by carefully replacing removed soil. This is the preferred method for open area installation, and we complete our HDD services in such a way that minimizes environmental impact. Even in sensitive areas, we will ensure to restore any disrupted land to its pre-drill state.
We use a horizontal drilling machine along with other specialized machinery and technology to drill at long-range in both hard and soft rock conditions. We offer non-invasive techniques including environmental air drilling, aquatic monitoring, and pre-bore hole profiling and drilling. Our solutions for upgrading water line services are commonly used for large river crossings, crossing rail yards, or other unique site-specific situations.
Advantages of Choosing HDD Drilling
Horizontal directional drilling services offer several benefits. For example, when installing roads, parks, waterways, and other specific city infrastructures, HDD is used as an alternative type of drilling where other methods may not be feasible. Some of the most important benefits of direct horizontal drilling include:
What Is The Environmental Impact With Horizontal Directional Drilling?
One of the reasons why we love HDD is because it is a construction technique designed to reduce or avoid environmental impact.
Our highly specialized construction techs use advanced monitoring equipment to detect potential environmental issues. We go to great lengths to ensure that our equipment is meticulously maintained and is always in safe operating condition.
We prioritize our environmental responsibility and the safety of our clients and team. WaterGuard Plumbing ensures your project’s success is achieved with our eco-conscious approach.
Why Waterguard Plumbing is Your Go-To HDD Expert
With years of experience in utility installation and underground construction, we’re able to offer HDD as a trenchless application in delicate areas. WaterGuard Plumbing is constantly looking to utilize cutting-edge, industry-leading technology to remain as the preferred horizontal directional drilling team in Toronto. Our technicians are up to date on the latest training and certification so we can apply our skills with advanced drilling equipment and techniques. Contact us today for horizontal directional drilling services and all our other solutions for water line installations in Toronto.
