Export Hydro is a leading borehole drilling expert, helping our domestic as well as corporate clients enjoy access to unlimited natural water sources on their properties. When you approach us for borehole drilling on your property, there are a few aspects to keep in mind and considerations to make. But don’t worry, we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you make informed decisions throughout the exciting process.
You can also rest assured that all our employees are adequately trained and professional, and are always well-dressed and neat. We are committed to maintaining safe work environments at each of our sites. We promise to undertake the drilling of your domestic borehole with the same care and attention to detail as we do for any of our clients.
We respect your privacy and our employees will never wander around your property. In return, we ask that our workspace be kept out of bounds of children, as we work with heavy equipment at incredibly high pressures. If you need any more advice or information on our process of drilling domestic boreholes, or what the process entails, feel free to contact us with any of your questions or concerns.
The method used for drilling is determine during hydrogeological survey and it depends on the soil formation (Consolidated Formation or un-Consolidated Formation)
We mostly used two methods
Air rotary is used primarily for drilling in consolidated (rock) formations in rock wells with substantial overburden, the borehole is drilled with 8” drill bit and 6” casing installed thereafter up to the bottom.
_ Gravel pack is then fitted between the casing and the borehole wall. This filters water from the rocks.
For alluvial and top soil formations, surface/temporary casings may have to be used to cover the unstable formations in order to enable drilling works to be carried out smoothly.
The drilling method for drilling in unconsolidated (rock) formations. it involves drilling a 10” (254 mm) diameter hole. The casing size diameter must be 6” (152mm) to a maximum recommended depth. Sufficient annulus space will be available to be able to install gravel to the bottom of the hole.
Before drilling commence there is preparation of mud pits for mixing of polymers(bentonite) and water for used during drilling
