Water Borehole Drilling Had just about enough of hosepipe bans and paying large amounts of money to water companies?

Did you know as a private, domestic user you can abstract up to 20m3 (4400 gallons) of water per day, free of charge with your

own borehole (applies to England and Wales only, the limit in Scotland is 10m3).

This is more than most households use in a week, let alone a day; thus meaning you could water your garden, run numerous

irrigation systems, top up your pond or lake, supply stables, and even feed your domestic dwelling almost free of charge (only cost being the initial outlay for the drilling and installation of your borehole, plus the small electricity costs associated with

running it).

All of the above applications (with the exception of domestic dwellings) do not require potable drinking water, so don't require

any testing or filtration, a simple, straightforward borehole is all you need to stop all the costs associated with supplying expensive mains water in such large quantities, for potable water sources we recommend a test is carried out and if necessary

the relevant filtration systems installed (something we can carry out).

Access to one of the worlds most valuable commodities, and a vital one for our survival, is far closer than you think with your

own independently owned water borehole drilled and installed anywhere in the UK by adp Group Ltd.

Land & Utility Surveying - Safe Digging Solutions - Site Investigation - Rotary, Geotechnical & Environmental Borehole Drilling

We can drill boreholes to:

- Feed animals - Supply stables etc - Top up ponds and lakes - Water gardens/run irrigation systems - Supply fresh drinking water - Supply golf course/park sprinkler systems Steps to getting your own borehole drilled and installed:

1. Contact us today to discuss all the options and possibilities in greater detail, from here we will instruct the BGS (British Geological Survey) to carry out a desktop survey on your proposed borehole location, the cost of this survey is usually around £600 (completely optional, but it does give us valuable information about the depths and types of geology along with expected yields, this prevents any nasty surprises and ensures we can provide an accurate quote as is possible). This point prognosis survey will generally take around 3-4 weeks to complete.

2. Once we receive the survey information back, we will contact you again and discuss in further detail what we need to do to obtain the required results (being as every application is different we can tailor make each system to work best for each client), this will usually include a site visit. At this stage we can provide you with a quote and discuss payment options.

3. Upon everything being agreed we will contact all the relevant authorities, agree start dates and finalise all arrangements and logistics, we use large, modern and professional equipment, we have different machinery for different environments and situations - we will agree on the systems to be used and discuss any possible issues that may arise from us being onsite, we will ensure everybody is 100% happy before commencing.

4. adp Group arrive onsite at the pre-arranged time to commence with the set up and drilling of your borehole. We will be efficient, as non-intrusive as is possible and ensure we cause no unnecessary damage or leave any lasting effects on any surroundings or property. Drilling will usually take 3-5 days with a further couple of days to complete all installs and run checks.

5. COMPLETE! You have your fully functioning water system, you can now start to use your borehole to lower your water bill, free from the threat of a hosepipe ban! Furthermore, if you have opted for an advanced system to supply all your water needs - you can now eliminate your water bill.

The Borehole

Water boreholes vary in depth and design depending on numerous factors, important factors that we consider when designing and quoting to drill a borehole are:

Desired Yield Per Day Geology Depth of Water Table/Suitable Aquifers Application - What Quality is Required? Location & Site of Borehole These factors dictate: Depth Diameter Drilling Equipment - Size & Weight? Pump Equipment/Pressure Packages Filtration Equipment Holding/Storage Tanks Typically we would install a borehole as per the image to the right, most of our boreholes range between 30 and 130m in depth, are 150mm in diameter and utilise the very best pump

equipment available to us, Grundfos. Our wells are typically drilled between 15 & 30m into the aquifer to allow for seasonal fluctuations and are constructed with WRAS approved HDPE well screen and casing. Simple Steps: Drilling the borehole - Testing for water throughout the duration of drilling Test pumping - Ensure we have struck an aquifer capable of recharging your well efficiently Lining - With perforated and plain liner, inert gravel filter pack and grouted seal Head Works - Inspection chamber (concrete), all valves, vessels, control panels and supplies Pump - Installation c/w rising main, electrical and supply pipe installation, all tested

The Drilling Rigs

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MC450P Drilling a Water Borehole in Gloucestershire..

Comacchio MC405

The MC405 is transported to site with our in house 26 tonne

beavertail plant truck, this truck also carries all in hole equipment as

well as auxiliary equipment such as compressors and mud recycling equipment - allowing us to keep our overheads low and pass the

savings on to you, the client.

With a rotary head capable of low speed, high torque; as well as high

speed with less torque, the Comacchio MC405 is a formidable force capable of progressing boreholes in any geology to depths in excess

of 150m using either DTH Hammer or Open Hole rock roller/drag/PCD bits.

Other systems include ROBIT casing and wireline coring.

Flushing mediums include mud/water recirculation via the on board

pump, or air flush via an auxiliary compressor.

Rig Dimensions (when working)

Width: 1.70m Length: 5.00m Height: 6.50m Weight: 6.5 tonne

Comacchio GEO305

The Comacchio GEO305 is far more compact than its larger brother,

these rigs are suited to smaller applications (boreholes up to about

120m) and are capable of working in low headroom and narrow access sites.

Transported to site via our 26 tonne beavertail plant truck.

Rig Dimensions (when working)

Width: 1.50 Length: 4.00m Height: 5.00m Weight: 4.50 tonne

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

1. How much does it cost?

Costs vary, largely dependant on what specification you choose, depth required and geology, however shallow boreholes start at around £4000.

2. How do I know if I have a good supply, do you use water divining/dowsing methods?

No, we don't use water dowsing or divining, we use what we believe to be more accurate methods - I.E. the survey from the BGS.

3. Do you guarantee to find a good water source? If not do I still get charged?

No we cannot guarantee to find a water source adequate to provide the required yields - or even find one at all, no reputable drilling company will.

However the chances are greatly increased through the use of a BGS survey, these are very informed and reliable resources that are rarely wrong. If water isn't found we will only charge for the bare minimum drilling costs - in this unusual eventuality we will endeavour to come to an agreement with you.

4. Do I need a licence or have to pay for the water I abstract?

No, anyone can abstract up to 20m3 (4400 gallons) (in England & Wales) per day with no licence or cost. To abstract more than this or in some commercial cases, you will need an abstraction licence granted from the Environment Agency, more information can be found on the environment agency website.

5. How long does it take?

Generally around 5-8 weeks from point of first interest (as long as we agree specs etc fairly quickly), the survey (recommended!) takes 3-4 weeks then a week or 2 to finalise everything and a couple of weeks for actual drilling/installation.

6. Does it make a mess?

It can do, we use large equipment and there is a lot of human movement during the drilling, however we take every precaution possible, with the use of equipment to take care of drilling fluids and track mats/boards to ensure no avoidable damage is caused to the area.

7. Why should I use you over another drilling contractor?

You of course have the right to use who ever you wish to carry out your drilling and installation, we recommend, if you wish you receive quotes from other companies.

However adp are different to virtually all other water well drilling companies - this isn't our only service or activity. In fact we are one of the most recognised site investigations and safe digging solutions provider in the UK - we carry our work for hundreds of "blue chip" clients throughout the UK, on some very prestigious sites and projects.

We work in some of the most demanding industries such as Petrochem, Electricity, Gas, Utility and Construction - this grounding gives us the knowledge and experience to attend your site and complete what to us is a straight forward job with the utmost safety and professionalism. This gives you the piece of mind that your borehole will be installed professionally, by professionals, using some of the most advanced drilling systems in the World - and once finished will leave your environment in the condition we found it in (if not better, in some cases!).

Why not call by to see our very own water borehole supplying all our needs.

ADP Group Ltd Firing Close Farm Wickwar Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8PE

T: 01454 227 115 E: info@adpgroupltd.com

VAT: 378 8574 81 - Co.: 609 3009

“I cannot thank you guys enough for the superb job you did when

installing our new water borehole recently, considering the task involved and

the distance travelled (SW England – Scotland!).

Due to your expert planning the job was problem free from start to finish, it

has been a total pleasure dealing with ADP Group and I without hesitation

recommend them to anyone considering a water borehole or any of the other

services they offer… 100% professional company!”

Mr & Mrs Marshall

Private Customer, South West Scotland.