Directional boring costs $10 to $30 per linear foot or $1,000 to $9,000 total on average. Underground directional boring or horizontal directional drilling prices depend on the location and ground conditions.
[pdf] Directional drilling (or slant drilling) is the practice of drilling non-vertical . It can be broken down into four main groups: directional drilling, utility installation directional drilling, (horizontal directional drilling - HDD), and surface in seam (SIS), which horizontally intersects a vertical bore target to extract . Horizontal directional drilling bores underneath obstacles with a guided bit. The operator steers the bore head utilizing an angled pipe, pressurized fluids, and a steering tool that provides depth and positioning feedback.
[pdf] A common drill rig used for "Shot Hole Drilling" is the L.I.S (Low Impact Seismic) mounted on track carrier for operation in cut lines or environmentally sensitive area. Truck mounted drill or 4X4 buggy are utilized in the prairies. These drill rigs use water or air to assist the drilling.
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