Precision Horizontal Directional Drilling

 

Cinterra specializes in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), a trenchless solution for installing underground infrastructure with 8 full time crews ranging from 10,000 lbs. drill rigs to 40,000 lbs.—including power conduits, gas lines, telecom networks, and water and sewer systems. Horizontal Directional Drilling installs utilities without surface disruption, ideal for crossings under roads, railways, and waterways.

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Over three decades of expertise ensures minimal surface disruption, precise execution, and reliable results for leading ECP’s, municipalities, commercial developers, and traditional and renewable energy utility providers for:

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• Large- and small-diameter HDD installations

• Conduit, pipe, and cable pulls

• Crossings under roads, rail, and waterways

• Utility and fiber optic installation

• HDD planning, pilot boring, and reaming

• Environmental compliance and restoration

• Crews with decades of specialized HDD expertise

• Minimal impact on surface environments

• Precision drilling to exact tolerances 

Cinterra’s HDD crews deliver underground installations that protect the landscape, the schedule, and the bottom line.

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A Complete Range of HDD Capability

 

Cinterra’s HDD service is engineered for performance in complex and variable subsurface conditions. Our teams are equipped to handle a broad spectrum of technical demands, supporting specialized drilling applications and disciplined operational oversight.

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• Horizontal, straight hole, and steerable system drilling

• Multilateral and under-balance applications

• Bore planning, profiling, and inspection

• High temperature/high pressure applications

• Continuous drill performance tracking

• Mud management and waste disposal

 

Whether your project involves constricted urban corridors, complex terrain sensitive environments, or demanding technical specs, Cinterra is ready to deliver.

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Rigorous Safety and Environmental Standards

 

Our HDD methods are designed to minimize environmental impact and surface disruption and to protect surrounding ecosystems. Our crews undergo ongoing safety training to ensure consistent adherence to best practices and site-specific protocols with strict adherence to all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations.

We integrate safety and sustainable practices into every step of our HDD processes to deliver underground HDD solutions that meet client demands and respect the environment.