Metcalfe Drilling

Metcalfe Drilling provides rotary and cable percussion drilling for water wells, geothermal wells, dewatering schemes and environmental monitoring. Based in Carnforth, the business works with domestic customers, commercial clients, contractors and public-sector organisations, offering practical drilling support for a wide range of ground conditions.

Its work includes household and domestic geothermal wells, private water supplies, quarry development, landfill drilling and water and gas monitoring wells. The company also undertakes site investigation and has experience with rail-related ground investigation, pressure relief wells and substantial dewatering projects. Rotary drilling can be provided either directly to customers or on a subcontract basis.

The business operates and maintains its own drilling rigs, including light and heavy cable percussion equipment. Its Dando 150 rig is suited to smaller and more sensitive sites, while the heavier Pilcon rig can handle deeper shell-and-auger work and larger casing sizes. Low-ground-pressure tyres, a track carrier and dry-sampling equipment help reduce disruption on soft ground and cropland.

With Allan Metcalfe personally involved in the drilling and supported by an experienced second driller, the service is particularly suited to customers seeking an established, hands-on contractor for water, geothermal, monitoring, quarry or dewatering work. The published project history includes work for major quarry operators, local authorities, environmental consultancies and infrastructure projects.