Specialist Drilling Disciplines

From shallow soil investigation to deep mineral exploration and Odex drilling nationally — Geo Drill SA has the qualified professionals and fleet for every ground condition across South Africa.

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Soil Investigation

Auger Drilling

Continuous flight auger drilling for soil sampling, environmental investigation, and shallow foundation assessment across soft to medium ground conditions.

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Mineral Exploration

Rotary Air Blast

High-productivity RAB drilling for mineral exploration and geological mapping in hard rock terrains across South Africa.

Deep Boreholes

Rotary Mud Drilling

Rotary mud drilling for deep boreholes, water well construction, and geotechnical investigations in unstable formations.

Core Recovery

Diamond Core Drilling

Precision diamond core drilling for intact rock core recovery, structural geology, and detailed site investigation.

Continuous Core

Sonic Drilling

High-frequency sonic drilling for near-continuous core recovery in unconsolidated materials with minimal waste.

Utility Infrastructure

Pole Drilling

Specialist pole drilling for utility installation, power line foundations, and telecommunications infrastructure.

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Regolith Sampling

Aircore Drilling

Cost-effective aircore drilling for regolith sampling and near-surface exploration in dry, weathered terrain.

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Resource Definition

Reverse Circulation

High-recovery RC drilling for mineral resource definition and grade control in open-pit and underground mining environments.

HDD Services

Horizontal Drilling

Horizontal directional drilling for pipeline crossings, utility installation under roads, rivers, and sensitive infrastructure.

SANS 1936 Compliant

Dolomite Drilling

Specialist dolomite investigation drilling compliant with SANS 1936 standards for development on dolomitic land in Gauteng and Limpopo.

Risk Assessment

Sinkhole Drilling

Emergency and preventive sinkhole investigation drilling to assess cavity extent, risk zoning, and remediation requirements.

Ground Improvement

Grouting Drilling

Precision grouting drilling for ground improvement, void filling, and stabilisation of weak or cavernous rock formations.

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Ground Characterisation

In-Situ Testing

Comprehensive in-situ geotechnical testing including SPT, CPT, pressuremeter, and vane shear testing for accurate ground characterisation.

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Gauteng HQ · Nationwide Reach · Raphetha Group
100+
Projects Completed
Since 2018
8
Years Experience
Established 2018
Fleet
Qualified
Professional operators
9
Provinces Served
Nationwide coverage

South Africa's Trusted
Drilling Partner

Geo Drill SA — part of the Raphetha Group — has been the trusted geotechnical drilling contractor for engineers, mining companies, municipalities, and developers across South Africa since 2018. Our Gauteng-based team mobilises rapidly to any site — from Limpopo mines to Cape Town harbour works.

CIDB Registered

Registered contractor compliant with South African construction industry regulations.

SANS 1936 Compliant

Specialist dolomite investigation compliant with NHBRC and SANS 1936 standards.

Qualified Professionals

Team of registered professional engineers, geologists, and experienced drilling technicians.

Professional Fleet

Own fleet covering all drilling disciplines including Odex drilling nationally — no subcontracting delays.