Which companies can you hire when you want directional drilling services in Hamilton and Waikato?
What is directional drilling?
Directional drilling is a trenchless technology that allows precise drilling along a predetermined path, to avoid obstacles and protect existing infrastructure. Ideal for urban and environmentally sensitive areas, directional drilling is commonly used for water, gas, and communication lines. By choosing directional drilling projects can be completed faster, cleaner, and more efficiently than traditional open-cut methods—making it a smart choice for modern infrastructure development in the region.
Directional drilling vs trenching
Directional drilling involves drilling a precise, curved underground path using advanced equipment, allowing utilities to be installed beneath roads, rivers, or buildings without disturbing the surface. This method is ideal for minimizing environmental impact and surface disruption. Trenching is a traditional open-cut method. It involves digging a visible trench along the utility path to lay pipes or cables before backfilling. While straightforward and cost-effective for short or rural runs, trenching can be disruptive in urban or sensitive areas.
Best directional drilling companies Hamilton & Waikato
Choose one of the region’s best directional drilling companies in Hamilton & Waikato.
Universal Underground Ltd
Universal Underground Limited (UUL) is a specialist in directional drilling and underground utility installation in New Zealand. Universal Underground specialises in directional drilling, pipe jacking, micro tunnelling and cable laying.
Website: https://www.uul.co.nz/
Phone: +64 7 823 7415
Email: neil@uul.co.nz
Smythe Contractors Ltd
Smyth Contractors Ltd provides directional drilling and trenchless solutions across Hamilton and Waikato. They specialise in ‘no dig solutions,’ pipe-laying and more.
Website: https://www.smythecon.co.nz/
Phone: 07 827 5925
Email: info@smythecon.com
Waipa Civil
Waipa Civil offers directional drilling solutions designed to reduce costs and environmental impact on Waikato sites. Waipa Civil operates in a variety of ground, traffic and weather conditions and supports a range of clients from the power, gas and water industry to residential subdivision contractors and local councils throughout Bay of Plenty and Waikato.
Website: https://www.waipacivil.co.nz/
Phone: (07) 827 5269
Email: office@waipacivil.co.nz
Griffiths Ltd
Griffiths provide services in directional drilling in Hamilton & Waikato, as well as laser novaflo drainage, excavation, Hi Rail excavation, Rock sawing, mole ploughing, Hauling industry and more.
Website: https://griffithsltd.co.nz/
Phone: 07 888 5724
Email: admin@griffithsltd.co.nz