DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

DIRECTIONAL DRILLINGNICOL OF SKENE

• We only have Ditch Witch all-terrain drills in our fleet. You’re guaranteed we can respond on site: immediately!

• We did our apprenticeship in the fractured ground conditions of Northeast Scotland. That’s why we’ve graduated to working across the UK and Ireland.

• Our drills are replaced on a 3-year cycle. You know they’re fit for purpose.

• We’ve worked on Sites of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) and alongside historic buildings and structures. You know you’re in safe hands.

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

NICOL DIRECTIONAL DRILLING GIVES YOU THE STEPPING STONES TO CROSS THE STREAM WITHOUT GETTING WET.

STILL NOT CONVINCED?

Directional drilling is like trying to cross a fast-flowing stream with a dangerous weir downstream. If you lose your footing you’re in trouble. Do you take the risk?

However much investigation you do before drilling starts, eventually you’ll meet rock or adverse ground conditions… and the delays and costs mount.

Nicol is 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.

Call on 01224-744473. The earlier we talk, the lower the risk, and the more money we will save you.

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING FOR ENGINEERS WHO KNOW THAT RISK IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD.

Click on the letters A - F above to find out more about

A Drill head selection based on ground conditions

B Max bore size depends on ground conditions. In rock, max bore would be around 500mm. In soft, cohesive soil, max bore could exceed 1,000mm

C In-house drill rig and drilling head maintenance

D Gas, water and multi-duct pulls for power cables

E All-terrain rigs drill through any ground conditions

F Fleet of Ditch Witch JT30, JT40 and JT100 all-terrain rigs. Small footprint, high power. See ditchwitch.co.uk for detailed specifications

NEW TO DIRECTIONAL DRILLING OR JUST WANT TO KNOW MORE?Go to and download your ‘Professional engineer’s guide to successful directional drilling’. You can also access videos, case studies and other resources. Alternatively call us on 01224 744473 and ask for ‘know the drill’.

DIRECTIONAL DRILLINGNicol of Skene Limited Westside, Skene, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6UJ

T: 01224 744473