We only have Ditch Witch all-terrain drilling rigs in our fleet. All-terrain simply means we can drill through rock and soil. Whatever ground conditions we encounter on your site, you know we will be able to respond: immediately!

You can find out more about our Ditch Witch drills here.

We did our apprenticeship in the fractured ground conditions of Northeast Scotland. That’s why we’ve successfully graduated to working across the UK and Ireland. We learned the hard way: literally!

We have never failed to complete a directional drilling project. That is worth repeating. We have never failed to complete a directional drilling project!

Our drilling rigs are replaced on a 3-year cycle. You know they are fit for purpose. In 2018 alone we have invested £1m in updating our drill fleet.

We have worked in Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) and alongside historic buildings and structures. You know you’re in safe hands when you work with us.

We are happy to quote on a fixed-sum, all-risks basis. You don’t have to worry about unforeseen claims for variations and extras. You can sleep at night.

In 2018 Nicol Directional Drilling was shortlisted in two categories at the UKSTT Awards. We were in competition with utilities, framework contractors and multinational drilling specialists. You can be reassured you are working with the best.

We have a mobile site support resource which ensures we maximise uptime on site. The site support fleet carries vital spares and consumables and is manned by fitters whose prime objective is to resolve challenges on site.

We have an engineering team that maintains, services and repairs our fleet of all-terrain rigs and the drill heads themselves. The engineering workshop is equipped with a dedicated inspection pit.

We believe in collaboration and communication. We have never required arbitration or adjudication to resolve a dispute. You’ll enjoy working with us.

As you can see from our portfolio of project case studies we have worked on gas, water and cabling projects of all shapes, sizes and complexities. Attempting something new or challenging? You can count on us.

Every project throws up new learning points. It’s one of the reasons we are passionate about directional drilling. We love to share this learning with current and prospective clients.

If you are new to directional drilling or just want to know more you can download our ‘Guide to successful directional drilling’ or simply call us on 01224 744473.

The sooner you allow us to contribute to your project planning and delivery the more scope there is for us to generate value for you. Treating directional drilling as a marginal activity can make it far more complicated, intrusive and expensive,