Geotechnical Drilling

Geotechnical Drilling

Geotechnical site investigations are used to determine existing ground conditions, underlying geology, and hydrology. We use a wide range of drilling, soil sampling, and in-situ sampling techniques to provide data for engineering and design. This data can then be used to determine the type and use of preventative measures to mitigate possible settlement, soil movement, or the presence of groundwater that may adversely impact existing or proposed structures.

At Choice Drilling we use state-of-the art equipment and instruments to conduct your geotechnical testing with accuracy and to industry standards.
Geotechnical Drilling

  • Soil, rock and diamond coring
  • Vertical and angle drilling
  • 140 lbs. and 300 lbs. auto hammers with SPT energy calibrations
  • Geotechnical instrumentation boreholes
  • Utility settlement
  • Surface settlement
  • Dewatering wells
  • Seismic casings
  • Groundwater monitoring wells
  • Pump test wells

Instrumentation installation

  • Slope inclinometer casing
  • Sondex settlement casing
  • Anodes
  • Cathodic protection
  • Extensometers
  • Standpipe piezometers
  • Vibrating wire transducers
  • Vibrating wire piezometers (VWP)

Sampling

  • SPT 1.5 inch – 3 inch
  • Dames & Moore sampler
  • Shelby tube
  • Osterburg and Pitcher barrel sampling
  • Overwater drilling and sampling

The Newest, Largest, Most Diverse Fleet of Drilling Rigs for Your Geotechnical Drilling Project

  • Sonic
  • Hollow Stem Auger, Mud Rotary and Core
  • Limited Access
  • Direct Push
  • Air Knife Vacuum Truck
  • Self-contained decontamination systems

Whether your project is simple or complex, the experienced, knowledgeable drillers at Choice Drilling are equipped to complete your geotechnical drilling project to industry standards.

Geotechnical Drilling 

  • Soil, rock and diamond coring
  • Vertical and angle drilling
  • 140 lbs. and 300 lbs. auto hammers with SPT energy calibrations
  • Geotechnical instrumentation boreholes
  • Utility settlement
  • Surface settlement
  • Dewatering wells
  • Seismic casings
  • Groundwater monitoring wells
  • Pump test wells

Instrumentation installation 

  • Slope inclinometer casing
  • Sondex settlement casing
  • Anodes
  • Cathodic protection
  • Extensometers
  • Standpipe piezometers
  • Vibrating wire transducers
  • Vibrating wire piezometers (VWP)

Sampling 

  • SPT 1.5 inch – 3 inch
  • Dames & Moore sampler
  • Shelby tube
  • Osterburg and Pitcher barrel sampling
  • Overwater drilling and sampling

Large, Diverse Fleet of Drilling Rigs for Your Geotechnical Drilling Project 

  • Sonic
  • Hollow Stem Auger, Mud Rotary and Core
  • Limited Access
  • Direct Push
  • Air Knife Vacuum Truck
  • Self-contained decontamination systems

Whether your project is simple or complex, the experienced, knowledgeable drillers at Choice Drilling are equipped to complete your geotechnical drilling project to industry standards.