Horizontal Directional Drilling
Services in Western Canada
SINC prides themselves on their exceptional work quality and high safety standards.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is safer, more efficient and has minimal environmental impacts compared to open cut methods for laying utility lines.
About SINC
SINC Underground Services Inc provides Horizontal Directional Drilling and Line Boring services throughout Western Canada. Our head office is located in Brooks, Alberta and we have field offices all over the western provinces. With our specialized fleet and equipment, we can quickly mobilize our units to service the needs of any clients across Western Canada. We work efficiently with a variety of utility services from telecom and power to water and gas lines.
At SINC, quality and safety are our highest priorities. We get the job done right the first time and mitigate any risks to our employees, clients, the public and the environment. Line Boring is one of the safest and least intrusive ways to get utilities under roads, houses, wetlands or any obstacles. Our staff are specially trained to use our state-of-the-art equipment and do their jobs without putting anyone’s livelihood at risk.
Why choose SINC?
SINC prides itself on working closely with clients and consultants to achieve the best results and exceed expectations. It’s important to us that your projects are completed on time and on budget.
Proudly Serving:
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Safety and Certifications
SINC Underground Services is committed to a strong safety program that endeavors to protect our staff, our property and the public from incidents.
SINC is COR certified and compliant with:
How it Works
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), also known as line boring, is an noninvasive method of running utility lines underground. Using line boring avoids the need for open cut excavations which can be costly and can require extensive restoration. Horizontal drilling is used to run conduit, pipes and cables underground, safely around obstacles and existing utility crossings.
We start the HDD process by reviewing all safety and environmental risks. Our operators have years of experience and knowledge in the task and take pride in doing the job right the first time. After risk assessments are complete, receiving and entrance pits are dug, all crossings are identified and exposed, and a bore plan is made. The bore plan will identify ground conditions to ensure proper mud is mixed for the type of drilling conditions. In the first stage of the drilling process, we drill a pilot hole along the pre-designed path, avoiding any obstacles or utilities which are identified and exposed ahead of time.
After the pilot hole has been drilled, the drill is pulled back through using a larger drill head sized to optimize the use of space needed for the utilities being placed. This process of back drilling is known as reaming, and the drill heads are known as reamers. Behind the reamer, the utility lines are pulled back through, into the entrance pit.
The drill fluid is environmentally friendly and safe to use around water sources.
Why Directional Drilling?
There are many benefits of horizontal directional drilling for running utilities lines underground. Companies and consultants often choose to use HDD over traditional open cut trenches to minimize costs, time and safety risks. HDD can be used to install a large variety of infrastructure including telecom and power cable conduits, water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, oil lines, and product pipelines.
In many instances, trenching just doesn’t fit the project's requirements. HDD is used for crossing waterways, roadways, shore approaches, congested areas, environmentally sensitive areas, and obstacles where other methods would be too expensive and time consuming. Since there is minimal ground disturbance required when line boring, clients can save costs in cleanup, excavation, landscaping and project duration.
Our line boring equipment is compact and mobile, great for use in tight easements and urban areas.
Benefits of HDD
Less expensive
Minimal environmental impact
Efficient installation
Minor landscaping disturbance
Small construction footprint
Shorter job timelines