Hydrogeological Assessments
Igne’s hydrogeological assessments evaluate groundwater availability, yield, and impact, supporting borehole feasibility, abstraction licensing, and sustainable water supply design.
Specialist Drilling
Advanced drilling solutions for water, energy and ground investigation projects
About
Drilling Expertise
At Igne, we deliver specialist drilling services designed to meet the complex demands of clients across the infrastructure, property, energy and environmental sectors. With decades of experience and technical excellence across a wide range of drilling methods, we provide complete solutions from design and drilling to testing, development and maintenance.
Our in-house experts and highly trained drilling teams work together to provide safe, efficient and cost-effective services across the UK.
Whether you require deep boreholes, large-diameter drilling, geothermal solutions, groundwater monitoring or borehole rehabilitation, Igne has the capability to deliver.
Peace of Mind
Why choose Igne for specialist drilling?
Choosing Igne means working with one of the UK’s most trusted providers of specialist land drilling. We offer:
- nationwide coverage with the flexibility to mobilise quickly
- comprehensive technical knowledge across diverse drilling methods
- experienced project teams familiar with complex and sensitive sites
- advanced, well-maintained equipment for efficient delivery
- integrated services including testing, monitoring, analysis and consultancy
- rigorous health, safety, environmental and quality standards
- a track record of delivering results for major utilities, developers, industrial clients and private landowners
Overview
Our Specialist Drilling Services
Our services are divided into key categories to meet the varied needs of our clients.
Borehole Services
Water wells
We design, drill and develop water boreholes for commercial, industrial, agricultural and private clients.
Our water well services include:
Licencing Applications
Igne supports abstraction and discharge licensing applications with expert hydrogeological insight ensuring your water supply is fully compliant, sustainable, and approved wherever you are in the UK.
Drilling & Lining
Igne delivers precision drilling and professional lining installations for water and geothermal boreholes - protecting yield, water quality, and long-term performance.
Water Treatment
Igne provides tailored water treatment solutions for boreholes and private supplies ensuring clean, compliant water for drinking, irrigation, production, or process use.
Water Analysis
Igne’s water sampling and analysis service identifies chemical, biological, and physical properties ensuring your borehole supply is safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.
Test Pumping
Igne’s test pumping services assess groundwater yield and aquifer performance providing the data needed for abstraction licensing, borehole design, and long-term reliability.
Borehole Pumps
A borehole is only as effective as the pump that extracts water from it. Choosing the right borehole pump is essential for ensuring a consistent, efficient, and sustainable water supply.
Borehole Design
Igne’s expert borehole design service ensures your system is tailored to site conditions, demand, and regulation, thus supporting sustainable, high-performance water supply.
Abstraction Borehole Real Time Digital Monitoring Systems
Igne designs and installs real-time digital monitoring systems for abstraction boreholes enabling accurate data tracking, compliance reporting, and smart water management.
Drilling Consultancy
Igne’s drilling consultants provide expert guidance on borehole design, feasibility, compliance, and delivery reducing risk and improving outcomes from day one.
Pump Installation
Igne supplies and installs borehole pumps for homes, farms, and industry ensuring consistent water pressure, system longevity, and expert aftercare from day one.
Private Water Systems
Igne designs, drills, and maintains private water systems delivering reliable, sustainable water supply solutions tailored to your land, usage, and long-term needs.
Drilling services
Advanced Drilling & Installation Services
Our expert teams provide a comprehensive range of drilling techniques and associated services, including:
Reverse Circulation Drilling
Efficient for creating large-diameter boreholes in unconsolidated formations. Provides uncontaminated samples and excellent borehole stability
Artesian Boreholes
Specially designed to access confined aquifers under pressure. Igne offers complete design, drilling and testing services.
Angle Boreholes
Used where vertical access is limited or to intercept specific targets such as old mine workings or structural features. Can be cored or open holed depending on project requirements.
Drilling with Mud
Supports borehole stability and facilitates drilling in soft or variable ground. Suitable for a range of geotechnical and environmental applications.
Large Diameter Boreholes
For water supply, dewatering, geothermal energy or structural support. Igne has the equipment and expertise to drill large diameters efficiently and safely.
Deep Boreholes
Our teams are experienced in drilling to significant depths, whether for monitoring, exploration, energy or environmental purposes.
Acidisation
Used to improve borehole performance by dissolving scale, mineral deposits or blockages within the borehole or surrounding formation to improve the yield.
Hydrofracturing
Enhances borehole yield by opening fractures in the surrounding rock to increase water flow.
Dewatering
Design and installation of boreholes to lower groundwater levels for construction or mining projects.
Monitoring Boreholes
For groundwater sampling, piezometric monitoring or other environmental assessments. Igne handles design, drilling, installation and instrumentation
Vibrating Wire Piezos
Installation of vibrating wire piezos for accurate measurement of pore water pressure and ground movement.
Fibre Optics
Deployment of fibre optic sensors within boreholes for monitoring temperature, strain or acoustic signals.
Seismic Monitoring
Drilling and installation of boreholes to house seismic monitoring equipment, supporting geotechnical and structural assessments.
Deep Wireline Coring
Recovery of continuous core samples from depth for geological, geotechnical or environmental analysis. In Geobor S, PQ, NQ and HQ.
Gas Control
Design and drilling of boreholes for gas extraction, venting or monitoring, often in brownfield or landfill sites.
Deep Soakaways
Installation of deep boreholes for sustainable drainage and infiltration of surface water.
Decommissioning
Safe and compliant sealing and decommissioning of redundant boreholes to prevent environmental risk.
Specialist Plant & In Hole Equipment Hire
Provision of advanced drilling equipment and downhole tools to support client and contractor projects.
Recovery & Fishing Trouble Shooting
Expert services to retrieve lost or stuck equipment from boreholes and troubleshoot downhole challenges.
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Maintenance Contracts
We provide long-term maintenance contracts to ensure the performance, reliability and safety of borehole installations.
Learn more about maintenance contracts >
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Well Cleaning & Rehabilitation
Our well cleaning and rehabilitation services restore performance, extend lifespan and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Borehole Geophysics & CCTV
Our advanced borehole geophysical logging and CCTV services provide detailed subsurface data for assessment, monitoring and decision making
Our Borehole Geophysics & CCTV services include:
Natural Gamma Radiation Logging
Igne’s natural gamma logging identifies subsurface lithology and stratigraphy through borehole walls supporting groundwater studies, formation correlation, and geological interpretation.
Temperature & Conductivity Logging
Igne’s temperature and conductivity logging reveals groundwater flow, aquifer characteristics, and thermal behaviour supporting hydrogeological and geothermal system design.
Flowmeter Logging
Flowmeter logging is a downhole technique used to measure the direction and velocity of water movement within a borehole.
Caliper Measurement Logging
Caliper logging is a simple, yet powerful, geophysical tool used to measure the internal diameter of a borehole along its entire depth.
Dual Focused Resistivity Logging
Dual focused resistivity logging is a geophysical technique used to measure the electrical resistance of subsurface materials surrounding a borehole
Verticality Logging
Verticality logging is the process of measuring how straight, or deviated, a borehole is from the vertical axis.
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Wireline Geophysics
We offer a full suite of wireline geophysical services to support drilling projects and ground investigations. – borehole/wireline/down hole geophysics are all the same thing.
Learn more about wireline geophysics >
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Geothermal
Our geothermal drilling services are helping clients meet energy and sustainability goals.
Igne provides the following geothermal specialist drilling services:
Thermogeological Assessments
Igne’s thermogeological assessments evaluate ground conditions for geothermal systems, ensuring accurate feasibility, efficient design, and long-term performance.
Open Loop Geothermal Drilling
Igne delivers open loop geothermal systems that extract and return groundwater for heating and cooling, combining hydrogeological insight with drilling expertise.
Closed Loop Geothermal Drilling
Igne installs closed loop geothermal systems to deliver efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling without groundwater abstraction.
Minewater Geothermal Boreholes
Igne taps into the heat of flooded coal mines with specialist minewater geothermal boreholes, transforming industrial legacy into low-carbon energy for the future.
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Integrated Expertise from Planning to Completion
At Igne, drilling is only part of the solution. We provide a fully integrated service that starts with careful planning and ground investigation and continues through to drilling, installation, development, testing and long-term monitoring.
We work closely with our clients to understand their objectives, the geological and environmental context, and the challenges of each site. Our solutions are tailored to meet specific project requirements, minimise risk and maximise value.
Trusted Solutions
Working Across Sectors & Project Sizes
Igne supports clients in a broad range of sectors, including:
- residential and commercial development
- infrastructure and utilities
- \renewable energy and geothermal
- agriculture and horticulture
- industrial and manufacturing
- local authorities and public sector organisations
From single borehole installations to complex, multi-phase developments, we have the capacity and expertise to deliver.
Committed to Safety, Quality & Environmental Responsibility
All our drilling activities are carried out to the highest safety and environmental standards. We maintain rigorous quality control across all stages of a project and ensure full compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practice.
Our teams receive ongoing training and are equipped with the latest technology to ensure safe and efficient operations at every site.
The Next Step
Contact Igne for Expert Specialist Drilling Services
When you need reliable, accurate and efficient specialist drilling, Igne is your trusted partner. Our comprehensive range of services, technical expertise and commitment to quality mean we can meet the needs of even the most challenging projects.
Whether you are planning a new water borehole, require complex geothermal drilling, need borehole rehabilitation or want advice on the best drilling method for your site, our experts are ready to help.
Contact Igne today to discuss your requirements and find out how our specialist drilling services can support the success of your project.
Igne: delivering clarity beneath the surface