Drilcorp Ltd

Drilcorp Ltd provides specialist borehole drilling and water well services for clients across the UK. Based in Seaham, the company supports private water supplies for homes, farms and commercial organisations, as well as larger public-sector and industrial projects.

Its work covers the full project journey, from feasibility studies, surveys and borehole design through drilling, construction, development, pump installation, testing, commissioning and licensing. The team also delivers commercial water supply solutions, geothermal and mine-source boreholes, geotechnical site investigation, monitoring, probing and mineral exploration.

For existing boreholes, Drilcorp offers maintenance, refurbishment, pump replacement, water treatment, CCTV and deviation surveys, geophysics, test pumping, airlift development, high-pressure jetting, acidisation and iron and manganese remediation. Borehole decommissioning and abandonment services are also available, alongside business continuity planning to help organisations manage supply interruptions.

The company works with sectors including agriculture, food and drink, hospitals, golf courses, construction, local authorities, water utilities, consultants and contractors. Specialist plant hire is available too, including remote-controlled tracked air compressors. With experienced drilling teams, BDA NVQ-accredited drillers and established quality, environmental and safety systems, Drilcorp offers practical support for both straightforward and technically demanding projects.