Benefits of using trenchless methods

Listed below are a few key points as to why SW Directional Drilling can save you money whilst also protecting the environment and reduce your installation timings.

Typical example 180mm water main installation of around 1km down carriageway.

• With Directional Drilling all works would be completed within approximately 5-10 working days, from excavation to reinstatement compared to months of trenching

• Tarmac excavation, disposal and reinstatement reduced from 500 to 10 square meters

• Excavated ground disposal reduced from 1500 tonnes to 30 tonnes

• Reduced stone backfill purchases from 1500 tonnes to 30 tonnes

• Tarmac provision and reinstatement reduced from 500 to 10 square meters

• Carbon footprint of operations reduced by approximately 90%

• Road Closure usually unnecessary for Directional Drilling purposes

• Much tighter and safer operation, no requirement for 100's of meters of barriers/ shoring for open trench excavation

• Much less impact on the local community with regards to road closures and closed footpaths etc

• Minimal noise pollution due to low use of Road Breakers, Floor Saw's etc

• Directional Drilling can be carried out safely at night without a higher risk of utility strikes as is not the case with conventional trenching

• Pipe coils used for Directional Drilling method saves amount of fusion welding time and reduces likely hood of joint failure due to fusion joints decreased from 167 to 10

• Much cleaner and safer operation due to minimum spoil excavated, this reduces the risks of slips trips and falls by employees and general public

• Directional Drilling can easily cross roads, motorways, roundabouts and traffic lights without the need for major Traffic Management costs

• River Crossings can easily be overcome with Directional Drilling rather than the problems associated with excavating within bridges etc

• Overall project costs to our clients can be typically reduced by 60%