Description: Directional drilling is a technique that uses an above ground drill machine to bore under a road or other obstacles using a radio transmitter to track the location of the front of the drill bit. After the drill reaches its desired destination, the utility casing or conduit is back reamed (pulled back) to the bore’s point of origin.

Limitations: Typical bores can use up to 24” conduit and be as long as 800’. Longer bores can be created with special equipment.

Considerations:

	Soil conditions
	No pit required
	Can install multiple conduits at once
	PVC, HDPE or steel conduit only
	Fast setup
	Guided bit offers real-time control