About Ground Source Drilling and Contracting Ltd

Groundsource Drilling and Contracting is a division of Drilling Contracting and Environmental, one of the UK’s leading drilling companies with bases in South Yorkshire and Scotland.

Since its launch in 2008, GDC has rapidly developed an enviable reputation for excellence and efficiency in the drilling for and installation of geoloops (heat exchangers) for ground source heat pump solutions.

We operate a fleet of EGT1500 and Casagrande C6 Drilling Rigs with extraction force ratings of 9.50 tonnes and drilling depths typically in the region of 100 metres, subject to heating and cooling profiles. Services also include the installation and grouting of geoloops, together with the earthworks and trenching required to link header pipes, manifolds and chambers to the plant room. Flushing, pressure testing and the introduction of glycol or equivalent complete the services on offer. Where appropriate we are also able to offer Thermal Response Testing and the supply of Heat Pumps through our links with the major manufacturers in the industry

As a corporate member of the British Drilling Association, Construction Line and the UK and International based Ground Source Heat Pump Associations, the company is committed to the training and development of all its employees. Our site operatives and management are backed up by Divisional Managers and Directors with in excess of 40 years national and international experience within the drilling industry. All drilling operatives have either completed or are currently enrolled on training programmes to achieve NVQ status and DCE were instrumental in conjunction with the CITB in recognising and implementing construction related Occupation (CRO) cards for grouting operatives. We operate to the highest level in Health and Safety with Mentor Services acting as consultants on all projects we undertake.

In a short period of time GDC has established itself as one of the most efficient, professional, safety driven and competitive companies operating in the Ground Source Industry.

Please click here to visit the website for Drilling Contracting & Environmental where you can find details of the full range of drilling services we can offer.

DRILLING FLEET AND EQUIPMENT

The company owns an extensive fleet of multi-functional drilling and grouting equipment, all of which are serviced and maintained by our Plant Manager and his staff within our modern maintenance facilities.

• 8 Casagrande C6 Rotary/Rotary Percussive Drilling Rig
• 4 EGT 1500 Rotary/ Rotary Percussive Drilling Rig
• 1 CMV Rotary/ Rotary Percussive Drilling Rig
• 1 Hydreq Gryphon 10 Rotary Drilling Rig
• 2 High Capacity (20 ton) Grout Mixer
• 5 High Capacity (8 ton) Grout Mixer
• 1 High Capacity (2 ton) Grout Mixer

Ancillary equipment including a wide range of grouting equipment, forklifts, bunded fuel bowsers, water tanks, overhead crane and shaft platforms.

The above plant resources enable GDC to meet the stringent specification and programmes prevalent within the drilling sector of the construction industry.