Hollow-stem Auger
This method is used to give you a cased drill hole without the use of drilling fluids. This is a superb way to SPT samples for there is no caving in of the drill hole. Sample wells are also installed through the hollow stem to permit the placing of sand or pea-gravel and bentonite at strategic levels.

Continuous Flight Augering
In Geotechnical research, it is always important to acquire an accurate profile of the soil. To obtain the necessary information for such a profile, a corkscrew method of five to ten foot bites is used to display all soil including any low bearing layers such as peat or organic silts. This procedure provides a near perfect sample of the soil content. Our auger is kept in good condition and checked regularly for damage. Tough drilling causes wear and this is charged to our clients on a per unit basis when this occurs. Drilling depth should be noted when ordering a drill unit so we can reach your goal if conditions determine this. We have reached depths of 150 ft. with standard auger. Also available is a concrete bit which rapidly carves a hole seven inches in diameter through concrete or asphalt.

Environmental Drilling
In the past several years environmental drilling has played an important role in the drilling industry.
We at Downrite Drilling are ready and able to take on these jobs for you. We have been involved in a large number of these programs. We have the proper equipment and supplies to completely fill
your needs, including steam cleaners, large SPT’s, drums, etc.

Contacting Us
If you have any questions, enquiries, opinions, or suggestions
about drilling, please, contact Bill Tuytel by phone/fax at: 604-823-4086,
(Phoning is still the best way of contacting Bill)
by paging him at: 604-975-0678,
by sending him an E-mail, right here, right now: bill@downritedrilling.com
or even by "snail-mailing" him a letter:

Bill Tuytel,
4346 Wilson Rd.
Chilliwack, BC Canada V2R-5C6

All contacts are very much appreciated