Directional Drilling

CT Group is a niche company which specialises in horizontal directional this enables us to be one of the few companies to offer turnkey solutions to the communications industry.

With many years of experience in directional drilling we have completed many successful projects on time and budget, From the external / internal fibre network were we partner with chorus on telco projects to educational / commercial projects  were we can complete all aspects of structured cabling requirements.

Horizontal Directional drilling is a process of installing conduit and pipe underground using a trenchless method. A horizontal directional drilling machine for Trenchless Underground Drilling has proven to be faster, more cost effective and a lot less disruptive to existing surfaces whether installing small, large or multiple conduits.

CT Group provide horizontal directional drilling solutions throughout the Canterbury region

We routinely perform horizontal drilling services for telco services, retirement complexes, schools, underground paths, driveways, roads as well as congested and environmentally sensitive areas.

If you’re looking for fast, safe and cost-effective directional boring for underground utilities and conduits, we’re the team for you.

Advantages of directional drilling

  • Smaller carbon footprint compared to other trenching methodology’s
  • Trench-less solution for underground installations without disturbing surfaces, a go to option for environmentally sensitive areas
  • When open trenching is not favourable due to site specifics
  • Less delays due to poor weather conditions
  • Eliminates the need to level and replace/match pre-existing surfaces
  • Minimal traffic disruption
  • Faster and neater, usually requiring less time required by open trenching
  • Savings in excavations and reinstatement costs
  • Cost effective – prices tend to be similar if not less than traditional trenching methods
  • Out of hours drilling if required to cause less disruption