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Geotechnical and environmental
site investigations

Specialising in geotechnical, environmental, and site investigations

Experts in Geotechnical Site Investigation Across the UK

KF Drilling Ltd provides comprehensive geotechnical and environmental site investigation services, specialising in modular cable percussion drilling for projects of all sizes. Our services span from site preparation, borehole drilling, sampling and in-situ testing, through to data reporting, ground risk assessment and environmental compliance.

Operating across the UK from our headquarters in Kent, our mobile drilling teams are fully equipped to deliver on projects ranging from straightforward trial pits to technically complex ground investigations in constrained or environmentally sensitive areas.

We work closely with clients from the initial planning stage through to reporting and decommissioning, offering a responsive, professional service backed by rigorous quality control and health and safety standards. Our modular rigs allow access to restricted sites, while our approach ensures minimal disruption and maximum data accuracy.

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30+
Years of Experience

Our Services

Experts in Geotechnical Site Investigation Across the UK

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Our Services Include

  • Geotechnical and environmental ground investigations
  • Regular sized cable percussion drilling rigs
  • Modular cable percussion drilling (2–5m adjustable masts)
  • Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) and permeability tests
  • Contaminated land sampling and bunded spoil management
  • Installation of monitoring wells and instrumentation
  • Risk assessments and permit-to-dig compliance
  • Site reinstatement and environmental safeguarding

At KF Drilling, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality data and dependable service on time and within budget. Our commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and ethical operations underpins every project. Our team adheres to PUWER, LOLER and BDA best practices, and all site operatives are NVQ-trained with mandatory health and safety certification.

We work with developers, consultants, engineers, architects, local authorities, and utility companies, and we’re proud of the long-standing relationships we’ve built through trust, transparency, and performance.

Our Projects

Explore our extensive portfolio of successful drilling projects.

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Geotechnical Analysis

Detailed soil and rock assessments to evaluate ground stability, bearing capacity, and potential risks, ensuring safe and efficient construction planning.

Environmental drilling work

Environmental Work

Specialised drilling for soil and groundwater sampling, contamination testing, and long-term environmental monitoring. Our solutions support regulatory compliance and accurate site assessments.