Environmental drilling provides valuable insight into the soil and groundwater conditions beneath a property. Whether investigating a potential environmental concern, supporting a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, or monitoring groundwater conditions, reliable subsurface information is an essential part of making informed decisions.
At Terra Firma Environmental Services Ltd., our environmental drilling services support consultants, developers, engineers, contractors, and property owners throughout Ontario. We provide drilling, soil sampling, and monitoring well installation to help characterize subsurface conditions safely and efficiently.
The process typically begins by advancing boreholes into the subsurface. As drilling progresses, soil samples are collected at selected depths and the materials encountered are carefully documented.
Soil investigation can help identify:
Terra Firma uses drilling methods and equipment suited to the specific site conditions, access requirements, and investigation objectives.
Soil sampling and groundwater monitoring work together to provide a more complete picture of subsurface conditions. The information obtained through environmental drilling can support environmental assessments, remediation programs, redevelopment projects, and ongoing site monitoring.
Terra Firma Environmental Services Ltd. provides environmental drilling and monitoring well installation services for projects across Toronto, the GTA, and Southern Ontario.
Our team works with environmental consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, and property owners to provide dependable field services that support environmental investigations from the ground down.
Terra Firma Environmental Services Ltd. provides reliable geotechnical drilling and field services to support engineers, consultants, contractors, and developers throughout Ontario. With decades of drilling experience, our team works closely with project engineers to provide the subsurface information and field support needed to make informed design and construction decisions.
Our experienced crews and versatile drilling fleet allow us to work on a wide range of commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and residential projects—from straightforward site investigations to challenging sites with difficult access or subsurface conditions.
Drilling for subsurface investigations, foundation assessments, pavement studies, and site development.
Collection of representative soil samples for laboratory testing and geotechnical characterization.
In-situ testing to help determine soil density, strength, and subsurface conditions.
Recovery of rock core samples to evaluate bedrock quality, strength, and geological conditions.
Installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation as required for site investigations and long-term monitoring.
Coring of existing concrete and asphalt to assess pavement and structural conditions.
Removal and decommissioning of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation when investigations or monitoring programs are complete.
We understand that drilling is one component of a larger engineering investigation. Our crews coordinate directly with engineers and project managers to follow investigation plans, document field conditions, collect appropriate samples, and adapt to unexpected subsurface conditions when they arise.
Whether you require a few boreholes for a small development or a comprehensive drilling program for a major commercial, institutional, or municipal project, Terra Firma can provide the experienced field services needed to support your investigation from start to finish.
Have a geotechnical investigation coming up? Contact Terra Firma to discuss your drilling requirements and project schedule.
