Hand-Augured Boreholes – Soil investigation

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What is the purpose of hand-augered boreholes?

Hand-augered boreholes are a versatile solution for various needs. Whether it’s for geological exploration, water extraction, mineral extraction, or monitoring groundwater behavior and composition, hand-augered boreholes provide valuable insights

Why Choose Hand-Augered Boreholes?

s specialists in drilling hand-augered boreholes, we offer services throughout the South of England. Our commitment to customer service and project management makes us a popular choice for this specific type of borehole drilling. We aim to complete the hand-augered borehole at your property with minimal disruption. If the site is restricted – for example, in a garden – we use specialist, compact drilling technology. This has a much smaller footprint compared to conventional heavy-duty drilling equipment.

Cost of Hand-Augered Boreholes

So, what’s the cost to drill a hand-augered borehole in the UK? It’s usually around £50 to £100 per metre, depending on the soil geology.

how it works

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SAFE DIGGING PRACTICES

Prior to any excavation, we use Cable Avoidance Tools to establish the location of nearby underground services as they may be in the way (water, gas, electricity, etc.)
Once this condition has been satisfied, Boreholes can usually be excavated to a depth of about 5m using hand tools.

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WE BAG & TAG SOIL SAMPLES

The works are generally undertaken by a two man crew and completed within a single working day. Subsoil Samples are taken by hand augured boreholes or by window sampling techniques, and are taken to our laboratory for later testing. The details of the subsoil are noted and recorded for later use within a report.

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FACTUAL REPORTING

Upon completion of the site works, the information gained is then compiled into a factual detailed report. This include photographs, soil strata logs, shear vane readings and more.

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Interested in drilling a hand-augered borehole? Get a quote from us today. We’re here to help you with all your hand-augered borehole needs.

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