About
Downrite Drilling Ltd has been in operation since 1988 in the beautiful Fraser Valley. We specialize in environmental and geotechnical drilling, providing our clients with exceptional expertise with our knowledge of the drilling industry. The company began with a young and energetic entrepreneur, Bill Tuytel. After gaining valuable drilling experience on complex projects in Western Canada, Bill started his own company, Downrite Drilling, at the age of 26. Downrite soon gained a reputation for knowledgeable, dependable service across the lower mainland.
Outside of the business Bill is involved in the BC Ground Water Association, having served as the association’s President. He is also part of the team that has worked with the Ministry of Environment and ITA to organize and set up a Geo/Enviro drillers course to qualify young drillers wishing to further pursue work in the industry.
safety
Our devotion to proper training and safe work procedures helps to ensure our team and those around us go home safe and your project stays on track. Here are some of the certifications our employees keep up to date with:
- Certified Well Drillers
- Ground Disturbance
- St. John’s Emergency First Aid
- H2S Alive
- CN Contractor/E-Rail Safe
- Confined Space Entry
- WHMIS
- PSSP
- Forklift Training
- POST
- Fire Extinguisher
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Services
START THINGS OFF RIGHT
Good project planning sets up a foundation for success. We have a strong technical background with years of field experience to draw upon and can respond to complex requests under tight timelines.
EFFECTIVE PROJECT EXECUTION
We tailor each project to meet technical, time, and budget objectives and continue to further our outstanding record of fulfilling project requirements. Many of these projects often involve difficult geological and climatic conditions, validating that we understand the environments, sensitivities and regulations needed to execute projects in remote locations, while minimizing environmental impacts.
DRILLING CAPABILITIES
- Auger Truck Drilling
- Auger Track Drilling
- Low Clearance/Limited Access Drilling
- Sonic Drilling
- Odex available with all rigs
DRILLING METHODS
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. 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 a standard auger.
ENVIRONMENTAL DRILLING
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.
ODEX
ODEX is an excellent option when unconsolidated formations are too dense or cobbly for Auger Drilling. ODEX is a down-hole air hammer system that is designed to advance casing during drilling. Once a desired depth is reached, the bit can be retrieved leaving the casing in place for sampling or installations.
Advantages include:
- Rapid removal of cuttings;
- No use of drilling mud;
- High penetration rate, especially in resistant rock formation (e.g. basalt);
- Easy soil and groundwater sampling during drilling
- Possible to measure yield estimate at selected depth in the formation (e.g. filtration testing or pump testing).
- Advantageous in unconsolidated formations with a high risk of caving (this is probably the most important feature).
Testing Services
- General services
- CPT (Cone Penetration Test)
- DCPT
- Vane Testing
- Shelby Tubes
- Vapor Probe Installations
- Monitoring Wells
- Slope Indicators
- Percolation Testing
- Soil Remediation
- Vibrating Wire Piezometer
- Sub-slab Vapor Installation
- Archeological Drilling
- Dewatering Wells
- Injection Wells
Equipment
We have a variety of truck and track mounted sonic and auger drill rigs, mini augers for limited access
scenarios and support trucks to employ.
All of our rigs are available with Odex Drilling capabilities.
B54 Auger
Equipment
B54 Auger
Dimensions:
Width: 8’
Length: 32’ Long
Height (Mast Down): 11’
Height (Mast Up): 36.5'
SONIC RIG AMS
Equipment
SONIC RIG AMS
Dimensions:
Width: 8’
Length: 16’6”
Height (Mast Down): 9’6”
Height (Mast Up): 19’
SONIC MAX
Equipment
SONIC MAX
Dimensions:
Width: 8’
Length: 33’
Height (Mast Down): 10’
Height (Mast Up): 35’
Weight:
Approx. 12,000 KG
ATLAS MR MINI AUGER DRILL
Equipment
ATLAS MR MINI AUGER DRILL
Our new powerful Atlas Mini Drill capable of drilling with Auger and Odex. Height clearance less than 8 ft attached to skid steer or excavator for tight, sloped or remote outdoor and indoor locations. This unit can as well be wheeled through a man door and be powered by auxiliary hydraulics through long lines thus keeping exhaust and engine noise out of the drilling area.
Dimensions:
Attached to Skid Steer
Width: 6’ 6”
Length: 12’6”
Height (Mast Down): 7’10”
Detached from Skid Steer
Width: 28”
Length: 48”
Height: 7’10”
SONIC TRUCK DRILL
Equipment
SONIC TRUCK DRILL
Dimensions:
Width: 8’
Length: 31’
Height (Mast Down): 11’9”
Height (Mast Up): 23’
TRACK AUGER DRILL
Equipment
TRACK AUGER DRILL
With the Track Drills we can do hollow stem and standard auger work along with SPT and DCPT testing. These drills can be backed up with a portable decon unit which can come along with the service truck upon request.
Dimensions:
Width: 8’
Length: 20’
Height (Mast Down): 9’6”
Height (Mast Up): 17’6”
B53 TRUCK MOUNT AUGER
Equipment
B53 TRUCK MOUNT AUGER
The B53 Auger Drill is mounted on a 2024 Mack Truck. It replaced our original truck mounted auger drill and has many new features. 6000lb Main Hoist, a 3000lb Auxiliary Hoist and a 900lb wireline Hoist. Breakout clamps, full all-around outriggers for levelling, a slide over auto drop hammer, wireline safety stops, 10 speed coring head, a wiggle tail feature and a powerful 3L6 moyno pump with a large water tank. This machine can use solid stem auger, hollow stem auger, pushing CPT, pounding DCPT, SPT, rock coring and odex. A shorter wheelbase for the tighter areas and boasts an impressive 16,000lbs of Ram Pulldown force with 24,000lbs of retract pullback force.
Dimensions:
Width: 8’
Length: 27.5’
Height (Mast Down): 11.5’
Height (Mast Up): 31'
Learning Centre
Drilling can be a complex topic. We are here to make it easier. We’re not only interested in performing quality work but also helping our customers to make educated decisions and get the most out of their investment. Jump over to our parent company’s website, Friesen Drillers, for FAQs and helpful information on drilling.
LEARNING CENTRE
Careers
We’re always on the lookout for talented, dedicated people to join our team. Check back often for our latest openings.
WE OFFER:
- Excellent earnings and overtime potential
- Full time permanent employment
- Comprehensive training
- Cost shared group health benefits
- Company paid meals and lodging while traveling
| OPPORTUNITY | CLOSING DATE | DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo/Enviro Drillers | December 31, 2024 | We are looking for a career minded individual with the... |