Directional Drilling Services by Atlas Gas
Directional drilling, often referred to as horizontal directional drilling, is a technique used to install pipes and ducts along a carefully planned underground route. The process starts with a small entry pit, followed by a guided pilot bore along the required alignment. Once the bore is complete, the new pipe is drawn back through and positioned in place.
Modern compact drilling rigs are well suited to property connections and smaller diameter utility installations, including gas, water, electricity, fibre broadband and pressurised drainage systems. This method allows the bore to curve, change depth and navigate around existing underground services where needed.
Directional drilling, also known as horizontal directional drilling, is a technique used to install pipes and ducts along a carefully planned underground route. It starts with a small entry pit, after which a guided pilot bore is carried out along the intended path. Once this stage is complete, the new pipe is pulled back through the bore and positioned correctly.
Modern compact drilling rigs are particularly suitable for property connections and smaller diameter utility installations, including gas, water, electricity, fibre broadband and pressurised drainage systems. The method allows the bore to change direction, vary in depth and navigate around existing underground services where required.
Atlas Gas operates a compact, highly manoeuvrable directional drilling rig designed to work efficiently in confined urban settings and locations where reducing environmental impact is a priority. This equipment is especially suited to:
As the equipment works from small entry and exit pits, often no bigger than a section of pavement or a garden space, the level of excavation needed is kept low. This allows for quicker reinstatement and makes it possible to carry out work in areas where larger machinery would not be practical.
Our drilling process relies on carefully controlled fluids, including water, polymer mixes or bentonite. These support the bore, remove spoil and reduce friction during installation, helping to achieve a smooth and stable outcome even in more challenging ground conditions.
Our Stevenage directional drilling services are designed to suit:
Subject to ground conditions, short to medium distance bores can be carried out, including straight runs of up to approximately 100 metres for appropriate pipe sizes.
Atlas Gas provides directional drilling and horizontal drilling support for Stevenage projects where trenchless installation can reduce open excavation. It is intended for customers comparing moling, horizontal directional drilling and trenchless installation options for utilities, ducts or pipe routes.
Planning underground service installation near Stevenage? Send the route, surface type and access constraints, and Atlas Gas can confirm whether moling or directional drilling is a sensible option.
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Directional drilling can help where pipe or duct routes need to pass beneath driveways, landscaped areas, paths or other finished surfaces.
The service supports underground installation projects where horizontal directional drilling is a better fit than continuous excavation.
Atlas Gas works with contractors, property owners and site teams who need clear planning before committing to trenchless drilling work.
Every Stevenage directional drilling enquiry depends on the route, the surfaces affected, the expected bore distance, pipe or duct size, ground conditions and known buried services. Atlas Gas can discuss these points before recommending moling, horizontal drilling or a different installation approach.
Look at the start point, end point, distance and surfaces above the proposed underground path.
Consider access, ground conditions, buried services and whether open excavation would still be needed.
Confirm whether moling, directional drilling or another pipe installation method is the best fit.
Provide practical guidance for attendance, reinstatement expectations and project coordination.
If you are unsure whether testing, purging or decommissioning is required for your project in Stevenage, feel free to get in touch. We are always happy to talk through your requirements and help you choose the safest and most appropriate approach.
