Our Geotechnical Ground Investigation Services

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Mercia Drilling Limited provides rotary drilling for deeper investigations and more challenging ground conditions.

Rotary drilling is suitable for:

•Rock coring and bedrock investigations 

•Deep foundation design 

•Geothermal and specialist ground investigations 

•Both open-hole and continuous core drilling techniques are available, depending on project requirements.  

Window sampling is a rapid and cost‑effective ground investigation technique ideal for shallow investigations.

Key benefits:

•Minimal disturbance to the site

•Fast mobilisation and completion 

•Suitable for restricted access locations 

Window sampling is commonly used for:

•Preliminary site investigations 

•Environmental and contamination assessments Shallow geotechnical profiling 

To support accurate geotechnical design, we undertake a range of in‑situ tests during drilling operations, including:

•Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) 

•Dynamic Probing These tests provide valuable information on soil strength, density, and bearing  

Mercia Drilling Limited installs high‑quality monitoring systems tailored to each site.

Services include:

•Groundwater monitoring wells 

•Gas monitoring wells 

•Combined gas and groundwater installations 

•Installations are completed in accordance with current guidance and best practice to ensure long‑term reliability and accurate data collection.  

We believe in transparency and honesty when it comes to our work. That's why we keep our clients informed every step of the way, from the initial consultation to the final delivery.

Customer satisfaction is our top priority at Mercia Drilling. We go above and beyond to ensure that every client is satisfied with the work that we do. We're proud to have a long list of satisfied clients who have trusted us with their construction projects.