Water Guard 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 Water Guard Plumbing, we strive to remain socially responsible while maintaining the highest levels of precision drilling possible.
HDD explained
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:
- Oil & Gas Pipelines
- Electrical Conduit
- Water Service Pipes
- Sewer Pipes
- Fibre Optical Cables for Telecommunications
Construction in the field
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.
Why HDD
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:
Environmental responsibility
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 maintained and is always in safe operating condition.
We prioritize our environmental responsibility and the safety of our clients and team. Water Guard Plumbing ensures your project’s success is achieved with our eco-conscious approach.
HDD drilling FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is horizontal directional drilling used for?
Horizontal directional drilling is used to install utility lines through an underground tunnel. It is typically used for oil and gas pipelines, electrical conduit, water service pipes, sewer pipes, and fibre optic cables for telecommunications.
Does horizontal directional drilling require large-scale trench digging?
HDD is an alternative to traditional trenching and does not require large-scale trench digging. The drill follows a designed underground arc from an entry point to an exit point, allowing a pipeline or utility line to be pulled through.
How does HDD reduce environmental impact?
HDD is designed to reduce or avoid environmental impact. Water Guard uses advanced monitoring equipment, maintains equipment in safe operating condition, and restores disrupted land to its pre-drill state when work is complete.
Toronto HDD services
Why Water Guard Plumbing is Your Go-To HDD Expert
With years of experience in utility installation and underground construction, Water Guard Plumbing offers HDD as a trenchless application in delicate areas. Our technicians stay up to date on training and certification so we can apply advanced drilling equipment and techniques.
