Trenchless Directional Drilling & HDD Across the Midlands & UK
Heartlands Pipeline Ltd’s Directional Drilling division is a leader in trenchless technology, delivering expert Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) solutions for utility installations nationwide. Our HDD techniques enable the installation of pipelines and ducting with minimal surface disruption, making them ideal for crossings beneath roads, rivers, and environmentally sensitive areas.
As pioneers in the industry, we were one of the first companies to successfully install a ductile iron pipeline using HDD, showcasing our ability to handle complex and innovative projects. With our latest drilling equipment, we can now also drill through rock, allowing us to complete installations in even the most challenging ground conditions.
Our experienced teams work closely with clients to ensure all installations meet their exact standards and project specifications. With teams available to work nationwide, we provide reliable and efficient utilities HDD solutions for water, sewer, electric, and communication infrastructure, ensuring every project is completed to the highest quality.
Trenchless (no-dig) utility installation using HDD Technology across the UK
Often the quickest and most cost effective method of underground utility installation available, Heartland Pipelines offer an extensive range of Trenchless Technologies from Directional Drilling / Boring, Pipe Bursting and Sliplining to simple moling operations. We can install Water, Gas, Electric Ducting and Mains upto 630mm in diameter for lengths of up to 500m at a time. – Robert. E. (Managing Director).
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Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
Installing utilities underground with HDD for precise and efficient placement.
Suitable for crossings
Enabling crossings under roads and rivers with minimal disruption using directional drilling.
Installation of pipelines
Laying pipelines and ducts accurately to support various utility infrastructure projects.
Rock drilling capabilities
Drilling through rock and challenging ground conditions for versatile project applications.
Nationwide service
Offering reliable directional drilling services across the UK to meet diverse client requirements.
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Heartland Pipelines: Directional Drilling Contractors
Heartland Pipelines is a specialist directional drilling contractor delivering trenchless (no-dig) pipe, duct and cable installation across the Midlands and nationwide. Since 2011 we have been the recognised “go-to” team for complex Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) projects, including road, rail and river crossings, and we were one of the first companies in the UK to install a ductile iron pipeline using HDD.
HDD Capability & Specifications
We install water, gas, electric ducting, sewer and communications infrastructure using guided, steered drilling that keeps surfaces, roads and ecologically sensitive areas intact.
Our HDD Process
Survey & design
Site investigation, utility/ground surveys and a planned bore path designed around obstacles and constraints.
Pilot bore
A steered pilot hole is drilled along the design path, tracked for accurate depth and alignment.
Ream & pull-back
The bore is enlarged by back-reaming and the product pipe or duct is pulled through in a single operation.
Test & reinstate
Pressure testing, chlorination where required, and full site reinstatement on completion.
Specialist Crossings
Road & carriageway crossings
Install services beneath busy highways with no road closure and minimal traffic disruption.
Rail & under-track crossings
Network Rail-compliant crossings beneath live railway lines without disrupting services.
River & canal crossings
Deep, accurate crossings beneath watercourses to protect banks, habitats and flow.
Environmentally Sensitive Sites
Trenchless HDD is ideal where the surface must be protected. We regularly work around Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), conservation areas, ancient woodland and other sensitive habitats, installing utilities with minimal surface disturbance and a smaller carbon footprint than open-cut excavation.
Related trenchless & utility services
HDD is one part of our complete utility offering. Explore our related services: pipebursting & sliplining, trenching, pipeline installation, WIRS self-lay water networks, pipe testing & chlorination and reinstatement. As one STW-approved Tier 1 contractor we can deliver your whole scheme end to end.
Planning a directional drilling project? Contact our team or call 01952 260505 for a no-obligation quotation.
