End-to-end service

Consultation

Igne’s team of experts are just a phone call away – they will provide you with free, no obligation consultations – helping you understand how a water well could benefit you or your business. 

During an initial consultation, Igne’s experts will explain the entirety of the installation process, including timeframes, opportunities for cost savings, and even how we can access restricted sites or deal with issues such as artesian pressure. 

Informed

Hydrogeological Surveys

Prior to installing a borehole on your site, it is important to first establish whether a borehole is feasible. Igne will visit your site and you will receive a hydrogeological survey which will establish facts such as:

• Groundwater potential: in which areas on your site, if any, is groundwater present in sufficient quantities for your needs? This question is typically answered using ground-penetrating radars.
• Water table depth: the depth at which the water table is located. This determines how deep the borehole must go to access groundwater resources.
• Water quality: what is the suitability of the groundwater? Igne will analyse the characteristics of the groundwater, such as its pH and chemical composition. If, for example, harmful contaminants were affecting water quality, Igne could then design a suitable filtration system.
• Environmental considerations: will installing a borehole cause any negative environmental repercussions? 

Supporting you

Licencing Applications

Igne understands that applying for a water abstraction licence can be a bureaucratic and confusing ordeal.

Thankfully, we can undertake the licencing application for you or support you through it: streamlining the borehole installation process, in addition to saving you significant time and money.

Also - you may not need an abstraction licence if your supply is for a single home. Allow us to advise you.

the drilling process

Borehole Drilling and Lining

Igne has vast experience drilling boreholes for commercial and domestic clients across the UK. It has its own fleet of drilling rigs, and has worked for major water suppliers such as Severn Trent and Welsh Water.  Igne also assists the Environment Agency, National Power and Envireau Water.

Igne will manage the drilling process from start to finish.  By utilising its own fleet of rigs, Igne avoids using third-party equipment suppliers which can cause unforeseen delays and timeline complications.

The borehole drilling process typically goes as follows:

• Pilot hole: a small hole is drilled as a guide. The technique used depends on the geological conditions of the site.
• Drilling: the appropriate drill bit is attached to a drill string, and the drill rig penetrates the ground. The drill string is periodically removed to clean out the cuttings and, depending on the depth of the hole, the drill bit is occasionally changed.
• Well casing: casing pipes are installed as the drilling continues. These pipes prevent contamination and provide structural support to the borehole.
• Grouting: cement is injected between the borehole wall and the casing pipe to seal the borehole and stabilise the casing. Final checks and tests are then performed.

Once the drilling is completed, the borehole will be lined to ensure the efficient filtering of the water. Igne will also install an upper liner near the surface that protects your well against the intrusion of surface water and contaminants.  This is critical to protect the quality of your water, and ensure common winter floodings do not interrupt your supply.