Horizontal directional drilling is a way to get utilities from one point to another without destroying the existing ground or obstacles that are in between the two points. There are different types of machines and systems to help one in achieving this goal but the outcome is always the same. Directional drilling goes above and beyond traditional trenching; connecting utilities and services in places that trenching could not. Common uses are getting services under roads, waterways, drains, and construction areas that have already been sodded. Directional drilling is not limited to the previous mentioned activities and throughout this site you will get an understanding of its limitations and its benefits.