Grade Drilling services are essentially Horizontal Directional Drilling Services, just maintaining a specific slope. With Sanitary Sewer Lines, We have to maintain the slope to insure the sewer lines flow with gravity. Most of our competitors do not have the skills or the experience for these type of installations.
How does it work?
Drilling machinery provides the operator with real-time grade guidance while they are drilling. What this means is that they are given information about the desired depth, slope and alignments (which was traditionally given to them by a specialist inspecting the site). Drilling samples are sent to laboratories for geologists to access the grade.
Why use it?
Controlling the grade is important for three reasons:
Economics
The grade of the mineral can vary dramatically due to depth. Geologists will use this information to define the economic limits, to ensure there is return on investment when mining the mineral.
At one point in an operation, mining becomes unprofitable because the grade of the metal is too low – the value of the metal in the ore is less than what it costs to mine it. Grade control stops businesses from running at a loss.
Milling
The milling process is designed to be as efficient as possible by being performed at a specific grade. When mining in a high-grade zone, it is possible for some of the metal to be lost unless it is blended with low grade metal.
Profitability
Grade control technology improves efficiency, increasing the productivity and profitability of an operation. Grade control systems allow machinery to operate at a continuous pace, rather than having to stop for a grade checker to come and measure the excavation, as with conventional equipment – a process that often needs reworking. It also decreases the need to do prep work and to check the grade after the deck. The overall benefit is that it will save you time (and thus money), without compromising on accuracy.
Our Values
Promote Teamwork - Arrive to work on time, ready to go with a positive attitude.
Testimonials
Hard working crew! Very polite and customer service focused. The safety officer even came to the job site and was just as pleasant as Nick and the crew. I hope they all are recognized for a job well done and how they carry themselves on the job. They represented ClearPath with utmost professionalism!
Scott ShroyerPrivate/Individual Customer
Clearpath was very professional in their operations and service to Buckeye Water District. The employees were very professional and informative throughout the job. What we liked about working with ClearPath was their professional workmanship and how quickly the job was completed.
Al DeAngelisBuckeye Water District
Clearpath performed a very difficult project for us (boring at extreme angle, through rock, in adverse conditions). When issues arose in the field they worked diligently to find a solution so as not to delay the project. They got the job done on time, always kept me informed on the progress. Very Professional.
Bob FisherWB Koester Construction
Just an awesome group of guys both in Management and the field. Love working with ClearPath. In this industry it comes down to people and service. ClearPath excels in both aspects. Our company and ClearPath have an excellent working relationship. Couldn't have asked for better guys on the ground. The cooperation, communication, and performance is what we have come to consider the norm for ClearPath but exceeds others we work with.
AnonymousGas Company Customer
Clearpath is our go to contractor for boring. They are great to work with and provide exceptional service. From initial communication to the finished product, Clearpaths employees are always willing to work with Efficient's employees in whatever way possible to get the job done. The ClearPath team is truly viewed as a partner with Efficient Pipeline. They have assisted us on small road and creek bores to larger complex HDD's. The knowledge in both design and execution is above industry standard.
Josh RachelEfficient Pipeline
Great company! Have worked here for a couple years, they saw my areas where I could improve and do better and they really helped me achieve my goals. Able to travel and experience new environments and people is great.
J KilneClearPath Employee
Great people, nice place to work.
R ShepherdClearPath Employee
Wonderful Place. The employees and team are great to work with.
K KlausClearPath Employee
An amazing Team that is willing to go the extra mile for their customers.
D HillClearPath Employee
Great place to work!!!
B KlausClearPath Employee
ClearPath offers a friendly working environment. They hold true to core values and strive to be the best in the directional drilling industry.
N FinckClearPath Employee
Great place to work and grow with. Good atmosphere and good people.
D RileyClearPath Employee
Positivity, driven to succeed, teamwork, professional, dedicated to being the best.
M KnightClearPath Employee
I have been here for a little over two years and like how they try and give back to the employees when they can.
A TablerClearPath Employee