Foundation Drilling Montgomery How is Foundation Drilling Done Before Construction Starts?

There are many important services that geotechnical drilling companies are able to perform for different clients. One of the more important services is known as foundation drilling. Montgomery residents should know that foundation drilling is done on large buildings and infrastructure projects to make them safer and structurally sound.

Many people are under the impression that this would be the type of work that is done by a professional construction company, but this is not true. Construction companies will often contract the work-out to a drilling company because they do not have the necessary equipment to do it themselves.

Foundational drilling should be done before any significant type of construction is done, and there is often a set way to go about performing foundational drilling for the best results.

Geotechnical Surveys and Investigations

When a site has been selected for future construction, and a geotechnical drilling company has been contracted to perform foundation drilling, Montgomery residents should know that drilling doesn’t start right away.

This is because the first step of the process should often be to perform a geotechnical survey to see what ground conditions are like, and if there are any issues hiding that would hinder future construction.

Knowing what type of soil and sediments are present at a specific location can help professionals pick the best drilling equipment for the job. Using the wrong equipment can actually ruin work for foundation drilling, and make the process much longer than it has to be.

What Issues Can Ruin Foundation Drilling and Future Construction?

When performing foundation drilling, Montgomery residents should know that it is a possibility that something significant will cause construction to be put on hold. It is not always the case, and sometimes it is only a concern with specific types of soil and sediment conditions.

For example, one of the worst case scenarios for a geotechnical drilling company and construction companies would be to find a sinkhole when performing a geotechnical survey.

A sinkhole can be fixed, but it is not a good idea to build a structure on top of an area that has had sinkholes in the past. Unless the specific building has to go in a specific location, it would be best for the construction company to find another suitable location for a structure to be erected safely. 

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*