Henniker Directional Drilling was formed as a sister company to Contoocook Artesian Well Co., Inc., a
third-generation family business in Henniker, New Hampshire. The well company has been drilling through the
state's rocky soils for 65 years.
Founders Jeff Martin and Rick Patenaude saw directional drilling as a complement to the well company's
services. Throughout New England, directional drilling is in demand to make utility connections and road
crossings for the growing commercial and housing markets. Directional drilling helps preserve the region's
established road infrastructure and is often the best option to keep traffic moving.
:: Our Experience ::
- Expertise in underground drilling - The founders of the company have been involved with drilling for
three generations.
- Experienced with the geological formations in New England - Soils are rocky and difficult to navigate
in this region, and we have decades of experience working in these conditions.
- Bonded and insured to give you peace of mind about security and protection on the job site.
- Excellent references. To preserve our customer's privacy, we provide our references upon request in
confidentiality. Ask Danielle Martin to put you in touch with one of our satisfied customers. She can be
reached by e-mail
(daniellem@hddbore.com) or by phone at 603-428-6333.
- Active members of the board of the Northeast Trenchless Association. Learn more about this industry
organization at http://www.northeasttrenchless.com
- Crew members trained through Good Drilling Practice Guidelines seminar and Baroid School of Mud
- Crew members certified in Pipe Fusion and Competent Person/ Confined Space
:: Our Leadership ::
- Company founders -- To form the company, Rick Patenaude, owner of the well drilling business, partnered
with Jeff Martin, who worked at Ingersoll-Rand for 13 years managing drilling rig maintenance teams. Both
are experts in the equipment to support directional and rock drilling.
- Association with complementary businesses -- Jeff Martin, president of Henniker Directional Drilling, is
also the Service Facility Manager at Atlas Copco. Located in Henniker, NH, Atlas Copco provides rock and
rotary drill parts and service for the Atlas Copco line, which was previously owned by Ingersoll-Rand. Prior
to starting HDD, Jeff worked for Ingersoll-Rand in Southboro, MA, overseeing service to rotary well drilling
equipment. Jeff's 18 years of working with drilling equipment gives our customers the confidence of knowing
our equipment is current, well serviced, and ready when called. With all the changes in the equipment world,
it should bring comfort to our customers to know Jeff's familiar face and have his experienced hands at
their service.
:: Our Service ::
The types of projects we bore include:
- Gravity and pressure sewer
- Telecommunication lines (fiber)
- Water service
- Power service
- Drain installation
- Gas
Visit the Sample Projects section to see our service and
equipment in action.
Pipe
- Types of pipe: HDPE; steel; ductile iron; PVC
- Pipe sizes: 1-inch to 24-inch diameter pipe. Pipe can also be bored in bundles.
- Pipe length: Any distance to 1,500 feet.
- Pipe depth: Up to 50 feet
- Fusions: Butt fusion and electrofusion for the joining of HDPE
Focused on safety, accuracy, and completion in a timely manner.
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| The sonde fits inside the drill head and sends a signal to the tracking device. |
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| The drill head is introduced to the entry pit. |
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| The drill rod follows the drill head, as the vacuum keeps the slurry at bay. |
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| The driller initiates an 80' gravity sewer. |
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| The driller monitors depth and direction as the bore progresses. |
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| HDPE pipe is attached to a pulling head behind the reamer. |
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| 500' of pipe begins to be be pulled back with the guidance of a reamer. |
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