Foundation Drilling Lake Hart Issues that can Happen during Foundational Drilling Efforts

Foundation drilling is one of the more common services that professional geotechnical drilling companies will handle on a regular basis for their clients. This service is closely connected with the construction industry, as most structures will need some degree of foundation drilling before any further progress is done.

Yet when it comes to foundation drilling, Lake Hart residents should know that it is no easy task for them to handle on their own, and there are a lot of issues that can arise during foundational drilling for new construction.

Not everyone is aware of the type of problems that can happen to drilling professionals when they are out on location performing foundation drilling, so today, we are going to go over some of the issues that drilling professionals may have to deal with.

Soil and Sediment Investigations Never Performed

It should come as a surprise to no one that planning and information gathering is one of the more important aspects of going into any service job, but this is especially true of drilling professionals performing foundation drilling. Lake Hart residents should know that sediment and geological sample collection and surveys should be performed before any drilling should begin.

Without the information gathered from these investigations, drilling professionals would essentially be drilling blindly into the ground, hoping that they have chosen the right equipment for the soil and sediment conditions, as well as the task at hand.

These types of investigations will let drilling professionals know what type of soil and sediments can be found at a specific location and how best to deal with them. It can also give drilling professionals vital information, such as if there is an active sinkhole at the location being prepped for future construction.

Ground Conditions that Can Worsen Drilling Efforts

Even when soil and sediment investigations are performed before foundation drilling, Lake Hart residents should know that drilling professionals may still find out that they are dealing with difficult geological conditions that can be hard to drill into.

One of the more challenging ground conditions that can hinder foundational drilling efforts is the presence of groundwater. In the state of Florida, unlike other areas of the country, groundwater is quite common, especially the lower the elevation is and closer to sea level.

Groundwater is something that can be drilled into, but it can also hurt and set drilling professionals back, depending on the soil and sediment conditions. 

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