Terraforma Drilling
Geotechnical drilling

Geotech Drilling: By Engineers, For Engineers.

TerraForma Drilling is a geotechnical drilling contractor located in Sydney. We offer site investigation drilling, environmental drilling, testing, and monitoring bore installation across New South Wales (NSW).

Our ute-mounted solid flight auger rig is built for sites with limited access where larger rigs cannot operate. We work throughout NSW, have ISO-certified management systems, and can be on-site within 24 hours in Greater Sydney. Thus, we help consultants, developers, and project teams avoid delays and keep their projects moving.

21,000

BOREHOLES
DRILLED

Greater Sydney &
Regional NSW

COVERAGE

ISO Certified

QUALITY, SAFETY &
ENVIRONMENT

Calibrated

SPT & DCP
EQUIPMENT

WHO ARE WE?

How TerraForma Started

How TerraForma

TerraForma Drilling was established to fill a practical gap in site investigations: a highly mobile ute-mounted drilling rig with SPT capability.

Our rig bridges the gap between shallow testing and larger tracked rigs. The result is a versatile drilling platform suited to geotechnical and environmental projects across NSW.

Built for Tight-Access Sites

We use a ute-mounted solid flight auger rig, specifically chosen for sites where larger rigs cannot work. Whether it is a narrow residential lot, a low-clearance building, or a tight urban space, we help clients obtain the subsurface data they need without additional access issues.

WHO ARE WE?

What We Are Today

What We Are

Today, we work with consultants, developers, contractors, councils, and government organisations all over New South Wales.

Our services include geotechnical and environmental drilling, in-situ testing, and the installation of monitoring bores. We always put safety, quality, and project delivery first.

Drilling by Engineers, for Engineers

Our investigations are driven by engineering outcomes, not just metres drilled. From SPT testing and sampling to monitoring bore installation, every scope is completed with a clear understanding of how the resulting data will be used in design, assessment, and risk management.

Equipments & Safety Credentials

Purpose-Built Equipment.
Proven Safety Systems.

Equipment

  • Ute-mounted Solid Flight Auger rig
  • Calibrated SPT equipment
  • Calibrated DCP equipment
  • Equipped for day and night operations

Safety & Compliance

  • Full hydraulic interlocks and safety systems
  • Documented maintenance programme
  • Service records available on request
  • Calibration records available on request
  • WHS documentation available
  • SWMS available for pre-qualification submissions
Certifications

Certified for Better Safety, Quality, & Environmental Compliance

TerraForma Drilling operates under internationally recognised management systems certified by TQCSI International.

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems

Certified by TQCSI International

ISO 14001:2015

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management Systems

Certified by TQCSI International

ISO 45001:2018

ISO 45001:2018

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Certified by TQCSI International

EQUIPMENTS & SAFETY CREDENTIALS

Geotechnical Drilling Services
Across New South Wales

TerraForma Drilling offers geotechnical drilling services throughout NSW, supporting projects in cities, regional areas, and remote locations.

NSW Coverage Map
Sydney
Newcastle & Hunter
Wollongong & Illawarra
Central West NSW
New England & Northwest
Riverina & Murray
North Coast NSW
Southern Tablelands

Please note: We currently operate only in New South Wales and do not offer drilling services outside NSW.

Need a Drilling Contractor
You Can Rely On?

Speak with our team about geotechnical drilling, environmental drilling, testing, or monitoring bore installation anywhere in NSW.

Phone
Phone
(02) 7239 8878
FAQs

Common Questions

TerraForma Drilling is based in Sydney, NSW, and provides geotechnical, environmental, and monitoring bore installation services throughout New South Wales. We work across Greater Sydney and regional areas, including Newcastle, Wollongong, the Central West, the North Coast, the Riverina, and the Southern Tablelands.

For most projects within Greater Sydney, TerraForma Drilling can mobilise within 24 hours of confirmation of the booking. For regional NSW locations, mobilisation timeframes depend on project location, scope, and scheduling requirements, which are confirmed during the quoting process.

TerraForma Drilling provides geotechnical drilling, site investigation drilling, Solid Flight Auger (SFA) drilling, Standard Penetration Testing (SPT), Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) testing, environmental drilling, and monitoring bore and piezometer installation services across New South Wales.

TerraForma Drilling is built by engineers, for engineers. Our purpose-built Solid Flight Auger rig works like a Swiss army knife for geotechnical and environmental investigations—versatile, efficient, and designed to handle practical field conditions without unnecessary complexity. Key features include: • Purpose-Built SFA Rig — Designed specifically for geotechnical and environmental investigations, not adapted from a generic platform. • Tight Access Capability — Reaches constrained and difficult sites where standard rigs cannot operate. • Right-Sized for the Job — Efficient on small-to-medium investigations without over-mobilising unnecessary plant. • Third-Party Certified Quality System — Independently audited and certified, not self-assessed. • Experienced Operators — Well-trained drillers who get the job done without avoidable delays. • Calibrated Testing Equipment — Fully calibrated SPT and DCP equipment on every job. • Well-Maintained Rig — Documented service schedule with minimal downtime on site. • Reliable Service — A drilling subcontractor consultants can trust to keep their programme on track.

Yes. We regularly support geotechnical consultants, environmental consultants, developers, civil contractors, project managers, and government organisations. As the drilling subcontractor, we follow your investigation programme, bore plan, testing requirements, and installation specifications.