No matter what the reason for a residential homeowner to need some sort of service from a professional geotechnical drilling company, precision is one of the most important things to consider.

It is so important in fact, that services which are performed by a geotechnical drilling company may be lumped together as precision drilling. Orlando homeowners should understand that precision drilling is not only important in commercial or industrial applications for new construction.

Here we will discuss some of the situations where precision drilling can be an important service for homeowners and others who live or work in a residential area.

Precision Drilling With Drinking Wells

When it comes to the work that is done by a professional geotechnical drilling company for its clients in residential areas, one of the more prominent services that is done is drilling for drinking wells on a property.

Keep in mind that not all locations are applicable to have a water well installed in a specific area, but in the state of Florida, there are more places that are acceptable than are not.

One key thing to keep in mind that finding the right location to install a water well is very important. This is why water well installation goes hand in hand with precision drilling. Orlando residents should know that drilling professionals have to take their time and really think about where they are drilling and the logistics behind the matter.

Sinkhole Investigations and Remediation

The reason why well construction is so common throughout the state of Florida is because in most locations there is not far to go in order to find ground water under a specific location.

While this is good for water wells, it can also cause geological problems due to water erosion of specific sediments. This can cause sinkholes to form, and it is something that homeowners have to be careful and take notice of if any changes appear on their property.

In order to prove a sinkhole is present on someone’s property, sinkhole investigations are going to need to be performed, and this can involve precision drilling. Orlando residents should know if drilling professionals are not precise when they are performing sinkhole investigations, it can cause them to not notice a sinkhole that is actually active on a property.

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

Geotechnical drilling professionals may find themselves drilling into bodies of water for testing and for structure construction, and the state of Florida is one of the most popular areas of the country where this could happen. Many people are not aware of how much effort goes into marine drilling, or even that it is something that is done on a regular basis.

Even in inland areas of central Florida, it is still possible to see drilling companies performing marine drilling. Orlando residents should be made aware that they may be in a location that will need the skills and services of a professional drilling company in order to get something constructed on their property.

Here are some of the things related to water drilling that can happen to someone that is living in central Florida.

Construction Over a Body of Inland Water

Even though central Florida is not known for its ocean views, there are still many areas of the region that have bodies of water, and this includes lakes and rivers. Many people live on these bodies of water, or live near them enough where they can participate in recreational water activities with the right ramp or building in place.

When it comes to inland marine drilling, Orlando residents should know that many people can only cross or have access to these bodies of water with the right buildings. For people who are traveling over rivers with their car, a bridge needs to be constructed first. This bridge may need to have a sturdy foundation in the water or close to it, which is only possible with marine drilling.

Not too many people cross lakes on their commute, but if you want to have a boat for fishing on that lake or want a structure like a dock or pier to sit on, it needs to be secured at the bottom of the lake with some sort of foundational drilling.

Well Construction in Central Florida

Although this is not something that is thought of much as marine drilling in the traditional sense of the matter, well construction is quite common throughout most regions in the state of Florida. 

The idea of getting a well installed on a piece of property is to dig a hole deep enough to have access to groundwater. The deeper that a drilling professional has to go in the ground, the higher chance of there being water in the soil and sediments that are present, and dealing with groundwater can be a little challenge just like traditional marine drilling. Orlando residents should know that not just anyone can drill a hole in their backyard, and companies have to obtain licensing to do so.

It is also just as important to know that if someone has a well on their property that they are no longer using, it is state law to have it sealed up by a professional who knows what they are doing, to avoid contamination of the water supply.

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

When most people imagine how and where geotechnical drilling is done by a professional company, they imagine them working in underdeveloped areas or in construction sites in urban areas. While this is true, it is also possible that a residential homeowner may need the services of a professional drilling company.

Working in residential areas is not always easy for professionals though. There are many times when circumstances of a residential area create situations of difficult access to drilling. Orlando residents might see drilling rigs in their neighborhood working on areas where a home is about to be constructed, or in already constructed homes.

Here are some of the services that a geotechnical drilling company might be performing in a residential area, and what can make it difficult for them to drill there.

Tight Spaces of Residential Areas

Some of the more common reasons why a geotechnical drilling professional might be called out to perform some service related to drilling are to perform sinkhole investigations, and to construct or seal a water well.

These actions are not too difficult for professionals to perform unless it is during inclement weather, but one thing that can be challenging is the amount of space that a professional has to work in, creating circumstances of difficult access drilling. Orlando drilling professionals have some ways that they can make these tight spaces easier, and it all depends on the equipment they are using.

Drilling rigs come in many shapes and sizes, and it will be best for a professional drilling company to utilize smaller drilling rigs to handle tight spaces and corners. Additionally, the vehicle these rigs are attached to should also be smaller, and it can be just as important as the drilling rig themselves.

Avoiding Existing Construction

Residential homes can have a lot of things that were placed under the ground, such as water lines, electrical lines, septic tanks, and more. Avoiding these kinds of things on a property can be done, but it is important for homeowners to disclose this information before drilling begins.

In some circumstances, these items can make it difficult for drilling companies to do their work, creating situations of difficulty accessing drilling. Orlando professionals will try their best to solve an issue without getting too close to these items, but sometimes it is necessary.

One example of this is when drilling companies are called out to perform investigations for a potential active sinkhole, as the area they are working in might be close to some of these items that may be in the ground.

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