Matthew B Downing Water Drilling Services

Matthew B Downing is a family-run drilling contractor serving Langport, Somerset and customers across the South West and further afield. Founded in 1993, the business specialises in water boreholes, geothermal drilling, pump systems and borehole soakaways.

Its water-borehole service covers the process from initial hydrogeological prognosis and site assessment through drilling, water-quality and quantity testing, pump testing and installation of a tailored pumping system. The company also supplies complete pumping installations, with equipment selected to suit the water conditions and intended use.

For homes and businesses seeking renewable heating, geothermal boreholes are designed to work with ground-source heat-pump systems. The business also provides soakaway boreholes where impermeable ground, poor drainage or flood risk make conventional drainage unsuitable. Pump systems can include treatment equipment such as iron or magnesium extractors and UV sterilisers where required.

Projects are supported across domestic, commercial and eco-build settings, with examples including private water supplies, sustainable commercial installations and water-source projects. The service is presented as practical and personal, combining specialist drilling expertise with guidance from consultation through to completion.