Drilling Northdale What Happens When a Sinkhole is Found While Drilling?

Florida is one of the most active regions of the United States for sinkholes, and it seems that every Floridian has either death with a sinkhole themselves or they know someone who has dealt with one. This is why it is not uncommon for a professional drilling company to discover that there is a sinkhole on the location that they are drilling. Northdale residents should know that once a sinkhole is discovered at a property, they have to address it in order to continue moving forward with a project, as it could danger anyone who has to work on that property in the future.

Take Samples to Ensure a Sinkhole is Present

There are many signs that professionals know which can kind of tell that there could be a sinkhole at a drilling location. However, drilling professionals should never assume that there is one or isn’t one, but they should collect samples to know for sure. It does not take long for drilling professionals to collect a core sample, and have it analyzed at a laboratory. When it comes to sinkholes and drilling, Northdale professionals might notice large gaps in the sediments in these samples, making it believe that the sediment has dissolved away creating a void or sinkhole.

Fixing a Sinkhole

In most cases a sinkhole can be fixed in order for the property to be safe, ensuring that future construction can happen without any issues in the future. In order to do this, drilling professionals will have to correct the issue, usually by filling the void and creating support for the soil and sediment so it no longer shifts. When it comes to sinkholes and drilling, Northdale residents should have the tools and equipment needed to fix the sinkhole themselves, never needing to contract out additional help in order to get the job done. Sinkholes are not present on every new property that is trying to be built up and developed, but they are far more common that people make them out to be in the state of Florida.

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