When open excavations aren’t feasible and experience matters, UUL provide expert horizontal direction drilling services for the installation of utility pipelines and conduits.
UUL has successfully completed Horizontal Directional Drilling crossings in Auckland and across New Zealand and our record-setting Waitakare Ranges project is a testament to our highly respected Horizontal Directional Drilling staff.
Regardless of scope, size or location, our trenchless technology ensures we can install underground utilities, such as gas, water, sewer, and fibre optic lines, with minimal environmental disturbance. With unparalleled service, our team will strive to ensure your project exceeds expectations, delivered on time and budget.
When traditional excavation isn’t practical, Universal Underground (UUL) provides expert directional drilling in Auckland, delivering safe, efficient, and non-invasive underground utility installations across the region.
UUL has successfully completed horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crossings in Auckland and throughout New Zealand. Our record-setting Waitākere Ranges project is a testament to the skill, precision, and professionalism of our highly respected directional drilling team.
Auckland’s Trusted Directional Drilling Experts
At UUL, our highly experienced team uses advanced trenchless technology to carry out directional drilling projects of all sizes and complexities. Our directional drilling Auckland services are ideal for urban and environmentally sensitive locations where traditional excavation is not feasible.
From congested city roads to natural waterways, our HDD solutions allow safe, accurate, and efficient utility installation under roads and motorways, waterways and bodies of water, parks and reserves, and existing urban developments.
How Directional Drilling works
Directional drilling is a trenchless construction technique used to install pipelines and conduits horizontally beneath the surface, without the need for open excavation. This method is especially suited for Auckland’s urban infrastructure and natural landscapes.
The Process:
- Rig Setup
A surface-mounted directional drilling rig is installed to begin the process. - Pilot Bore
A steel drill string is pushed and rotated through the ground, following a pre-designed bore path. A tracking system ensures the drill head stays on course. - Reaming
Once the pilot bore reaches the target, the drill head is replaced with a reamer to enlarge the borehole to the required diameter. - Pipe Installation
The pipeline or conduit is attached to the reamer and pulled back through the borehole, completing the installation. - Drilling Fluid Management
A mixture of water and bentonite clay (drilling fluid) is used to cool the drill bit, remove soil cuttings, and stabilise the borehole walls.
Benefits of Directional Drilling in Auckland
✔ Minimal surface disruption – perfect for busy Auckland roads and residential areas
✔ Environmentally responsible – reduces impact on native ecosystems
✔Cost-effective – fewer restoration and traffic management costs
✔High precision – ideal for complex or congested underground conditions
✔ Flexible and scalable – suitable for a wide range of utility installations
Why Choose us for Directional Drilling in Auckland?
✔ Decades of experience in trenchless drilling across New Zealand
✔ Record-setting projects including Auckland’s Waitākere Ranges
✔ Advanced HDD equipment and expert operators
✔ Commitment to safety, sustainability, and delivery on time & budget
