Know what you’re booking.
We explain the work, assess access and set out the drilling, testing and reporting inclusions in your quote.
Discuss your siteAuckland’s ground. Your next step.SOAKAGE.
SOAKAGE.
DRILLING.
DONE RIGHT.
Soakage testing, borehole drilling and geotechnical investigations for Auckland homes, developments and engineering projects.
For engineers & developersFor builders & homeowners
On site with Ace DrillingYour ground.
Our expertise.Auckland
New Zealand
Our expertise.Auckland
New Zealand
20+ yearsDriller experience
Soil & rockDrilling capability
Compact rigsOptions for restricted access
Test & reportClear information for your engineer
01 / What we doThe right service.
The right service.
A clearer way forward.
From a new soakage bore to testing an existing system, find the support your site needs.
01 / SERVICE
Soakage testing
Falling-head and constant-head testing to inform stormwater soakage design.
Explore service02 / SERVICESoakage boreholes
New soakage bores, including 150 mm drilling, coordinated with your project requirements.
Explore service03 / SERVICEGeotechnical drilling
Machine boreholes, rock drilling and field testing to support your engineer’s investigation.
Explore service04 / SERVICEFlow rate testing
Water-truck flow testing to assess the measured performance of existing soakage facilities.
Explore service05 / SERVICESoak hole maintenance
Inspection and cleaning coordination for obstructed or poorly maintained soakage systems.
Explore service06 / SERVICETight access drilling
Compact and low-headroom drilling options, assessed against the actual conditions on your site.
Explore serviceOther enquiries: Environmental drilling · Water well drilling
Compact equipment.
Considered site planning.
Considered site planning.
02 / Practical expertiseSmall access.
Small access.
Serious capability.
Every site has its constraints. We assess the route in, the working area and the ground conditions to plan a suitable drilling approach.
- Compact and low-headroom rig options
- Water and air drilling for soil and rock
- Scope coordinated with your engineer’s requirements
- Direct communication from enquiry to completion
From our sitesReal work.
Real work.
Practical capability.
See how we set up around existing homes, narrow passages and the demands of an active site.
View our site workA drilling partner you can work withClear for the owner.
Clear for the owner.
Useful to the engineer.
Good fieldwork starts with a clear brief and ends with information the project team can use.
A scope aligned with your design.
Send the marked locations and investigation brief. We coordinate the fieldwork and agree the records and test reporting you need.
Send an engineering briefOur processClear from the
Clear from the
first conversation.
Know what happens next, what we need from you and what your engineer will receive.
01
Tell us about your site
Share the address, plans, access photos and your engineer’s scope.
02
Confirm the approach
We review access, clarify the work and provide a project-specific quote.
03
Drill & test
Our crew carries out the agreed drilling and testing, with updates along the way.
04
Receive your results
Agreed test results, logs or reports support your engineer’s next steps.
Before you startGood questions.
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Not sure which service you need?
Send us the brief. We’ll talk it through.
Do I need a new borehole or a test on an existing one?
If you already have a soakage device, an inspection and flow test may help establish its current performance. A new bore may be needed where your engineer specifies one or the existing arrangement is unsuitable. Send your plans and any previous reports so we can discuss the scope.
Can you work on a site with narrow access?
We have compact drilling options. Around 1.5 m clear access may suit some setups, but width alone is not enough: turning space, slope, ground support, working room and overhead clearance also matter. Send access photos and measurements for an assessment.
What information do you need for a quote?
A site address, marked drilling locations or engineer’s brief, the number and depth of bores if specified, access photos, and your preferred timing. For existing soakage, include photos of the manhole and any previous test reports.
Will the testing guarantee Council approval?
Testing provides measured site information for your engineer’s assessment and design. The final design and any consent decision depend on the project requirements and reviewing authority; a test result alone does not guarantee approval.
How quickly can you arrange the work?
Tell us your project deadline when you enquire. We will confirm crew availability, water supply arrangements where needed, and the expected report turnaround for your particular scope.
Good projects start
with a conversation.
Send us your site address and plans. We’ll help clarify the next step.