Geotechnical Drilling
Quest use a variety of drilling techniques on both surface and underground to provide geotechnical information. Downhole geotechnical surveying is carried out as normal, including
- Soil testing (including undisturbed soil sampling)
- Packer testing
- Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)
- Standard Penetration Testing (SPT)
- Downhole logging
- Directional drilling for tunnel alignment or target drilling
- Ground control
We can also offer solutions for geotechnical drilling in locations with difficult or restricted access
Lowering a Diamec 250 core rig down a dam face, Trawsfynydd Power Station, for testing concrete quality

Carrying out Piezometer testing for Amey Roadstone