Backyard Bores & Geotech Drilling Pty Ltd

Backyard Bores & Geotech Drilling Pty Ltd have been providing water bore and geotechnical drilling solutions across the Mackay region since 2002, covering areas from Bowen to Rockhampton and west to Clermont. We specialise in water bore drilling, pump installation, and environmental and geotechnical soil sampling, combining local knowledge with decades of experience. Our team of licensed drillers prioritises accuracy, safety, and adherence to industry standards, ensuring each project is completed efficiently and reliably. We utilise state-of-the-art equipment to access tight spaces and deliver deep, large-diameter drilling with minimal disruption to your property. Our commitment to environmental management, including PFAS/PFOA sampling and comprehensive water quality testing, sets us apart from competitors. We maintain detailed logging of every monitoring well to comply with regulatory requirements and support long-term project success. Backyard Bores prides itself on exceptional customer service, practical solutions, and a track record of trusted partnerships with councils, consultants, and private clients.

• Water bore drilling, repair, and cleaning
• Pump supply, installation, and servicing (surface, submersible, solar)
• Environmental and geotechnical drilling (NDD, SPT, DCP, monitoring wells, Geoprobe, push tubes, split spoon, etc.)
• Bore test pumping, flow rate and water level logging
• Soil and water quality testing (TDS, iron, pH, PFAS/PFOA, heavy metals on request)
• Well development and maintenance, including polymer removal and large-diameter cleaning
• Downhole camera inspections and video reporting
• Decommissioning of bores and wells