Hydrogeological Assessments
Igne’s hydrogeological assessments evaluate groundwater availability, yield, and impact, supporting borehole feasibility, abstraction licensing, and sustainable water supply design.
Drilling Consultancy
Drilling consultancy ensures that your project is planned, executed, and managed effectively, avoiding costly mistakes and delays.
About
Expert Drilling Consultancy
Whether you’re planning a water borehole, geotechnical investigation, or deep drilling project, having the right expertise from the start can make all the difference.
At Igne, we provide specialist drilling consultancy services, offering independent advice, feasibility studies, and technical support for borehole drilling, site investigations, and complex drilling operations. With decades of experience in ground investigation, hydrogeology, and drilling project management, we help clients achieve successful outcomes with maximum efficiency and compliance.
Eliminate Risk
Why is Drilling Consultancy Important?
Drilling is a specialist field that requires careful planning, risk management, and engineering expertise. Without professional consultancy, projects can face challenges such as unexpected geological conditions. Poor understanding of subsurface materials can lead to equipment failures and costly modifications.
Regulatory non-compliance is another risk. Failure to adhere to UK environmental and water abstraction laws can result in fines or project shutdowns.
Also, inefficient drilling techniques – i.e., using the wrong drilling method - can increase costs, time, and environmental impact.
For borehole drilling, incorrect site selection or well design can lead to poor water yields or contamination risk too. Then there’s the risk of structural failures. In geotechnical drilling, improper borehole design can lead to instability or long-term performance issues.
By engaging a drilling consultant, you gain the expertise needed to mitigate these risks and ensure the success of your project from the outset.
Full Service
Drilling Consultancy Services by Igne
At Igne, our drilling consultancy services cover all aspects of borehole, exploration and geotechnical drilling, providing expert guidance at every stage of your project.
Feasibility Studies & Site Assessments
- Conducting hydrogeological and geotechnical surveys to assess subsurface conditions.
- Evaluating potential borehole sites to determine optimal drilling locations.
- Analysing geological risks, water availability, and project feasibility.
Drilling Method Selection & Planning
- Advising on the most suitable drilling technique for your project, including rotary drilling, cable percussion, auger drilling, and sonic drilling.
- Ensuring efficient borehole design, casing selection, and well development.
- Providing detailed drilling programmes and project schedules.
- Ensuring compliance with scope and project delivery requirements
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Assisting with abstraction licensing, environmental impact assessments, and compliance with UK drilling regulations.
- Advising on safe drilling practices to minimise environmental impact.
- Ensuring adherence to British Geological Survey (BGS), British Standards and Environment Agency guidelines.
Project Management and On-Site Supervision
- Overseeing drilling operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality control.
- Managing drilling contractors and liaising with regulatory authorities.
- Conducting on-site borehole testing, including test pumping and permeability testing.
Borehole Testing & Yield Analysis
- Performing water yield and aquifer performance tests to determine long-term sustainability.
- Conducting water quality analysis to assess potability and treatment requirements.
- Providing recommendations for borehole completion, including pumping systems and filtration solutions.
- Advice on in situ testing requirements and suitability.
Geotechnical and Exploration Investigations
- Supporting geotechnical drilling projects with soil sampling, core logging, and laboratory analysis.
- Supporting exploration activities with core logging, laboratory analysis and in situ testing requirements.
The Benefits
The Benefits of Drilling Consultancy
Early engagement with Igne’s drilling consultants ensures that your project benefits from cost efficiency, (avoiding expensive mistakes by getting the design, method, and regulations right from the start) and technical expertise.
We have decades of experience in borehole drilling, hydrogeology, and geotechnical engineering. This in turn results in risk reduction because we identify geological, environmental, and technical challenges before they impact a project.
Optimised borehole performance is an additional benefit. Our consultancy approach can ensure sustainable water yields and long-term reliability and full compliance with UK legislation and industry best practices.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Drilling Consultancy
- When should I involve a drilling consultant?
Ideally, at the planning stage before any drilling begins. Early consultancy ensures proper site selection, regulatory approvals, and method selection.
- How does a drilling consultant help reduce costs?
By ensuring that the correct drilling method, borehole design, and materials are used, avoiding inefficiencies and costly mistakes. Early engagement with Igne ensures a successful project outcome.
- Do I need a drilling consultant for a small borehole project?
Even small projects benefit from professional guidance to ensure correct site selection, compliance, and sustainable borehole performance
- Can Igne assist with water abstraction licensing?
Yes. We provide full support for obtaining Environment Agency abstraction licences and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- What area does Igne cover?
Igne can provide consultancy and support services across the entirety of the UK and internationally. The team have undertaken, managed and supported projects across the globe.
- What industries do you provide drilling consultancy for?
We serve domestic borehole owners, commercial water users, construction firms, consultancies, exploration companies, agricultural enterprises, and industrial clients requiring expert drilling advice.
The Next Step
With Igne’s expert drilling consultancy, your project is in safe hands
Whether you’re drilling a private water borehole, managing a large-scale construction project, or conducting a geotechnical investigation, our experienced consultants provide the knowledge and support needed for successful outcomes.
Contact us to discuss your drilling consultancy requirements and benefit from our unmatched industry expertise.
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.