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S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·subcontractor & consultant·Head office Norwich

About from company website

Founded by Bob MacLaren, who began his drilling career in 1989, S I Drilling started as a sole trader in 1995 and was incorporated as S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd in 2005. The company has since grown into one of the country's most respected providers of cable percussion (CP) drilling services and consultancy, operating nine drilling rigs. Their expertise lies in determining geological strata for engineering purposes, obtaining soil and water samples for analysis, and installing monitoring and recovery wells.

They cater to a diverse client base including consulting engineers, architects, local and statutory authorities, government bodies, limited companies, and private individuals. All drillers hold NVQ Level two Land Drilling Certificates and CSCS cards, ensuring a high standard of work. S I Drilling is committed to providing comprehensive drilling solutions, from initial site investigation to the installation of wells for monitoring and water extraction.

They are equipped to handle challenging sites, including low-headroom and restricted access locations, and are prepared to travel across the UK and internationally to meet client needs.

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Project experience from company website

Willoughby Lane Gas Works Site

Edmonton

Drilling boreholes to a maximum depth of 50m using various casing sizes on a historically contaminated gas works site (RED site). Installed stainless steel standpipes for monitoring and recovery wells as part of a soil remediation process.

Accreditations from company website

  • NVQ Level two Land Drilling Certificate
  • CSCS
  • SSSTS
  • LOLER certificates

Clients mentioned from company website

consulting engineers, architects, local and statutory authorities, government bodies, limited companies, private individuals.

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Questions about S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd from the record on this page

What does S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd do?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd are specialists in cable percussion drilling, providing site investigation and drilling services across the UK and internationally. With nine operational rigs, they offer expert consultation and practical solutions for geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and hydrological needs. Their listed services include Piling, Groundworks and Civil engineering.

Where is S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd based?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd is registered at 9 Vera Road, Rackheath, Norwich, NR13 6QP, in East of England.

What areas does S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd cover?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd states that it works across Isle Of Man, Guernsey, Jersey, Belgium, France and Malta.

How many people work at S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 5 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.

What is S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd's turnover?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £360k and £950k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-03-31.

What accreditations does S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd hold?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd displays NVQ Level two Land Drilling Certificate, CSCS, SSSTS and LOLER certificates on its website.

What sectors does S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd work in?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd works in Infrastructure, Industrial, Commercial and Residential.

When was S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd established?

S I Drilling Cable Percussion Ltd was incorporated on 2008-03-04, though the company says it has traded since 2005.

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