10/28/2026
🚧 Directional drilling vs. directional boring. Are they actually different?
You may hear both terms used when discussing underground utility installation.
In many applications, they're used interchangeably to describe trenchless methods that allow utilities to be installed beneath roads, driveways, landscaping, and other obstacles without digging a continuous open trench.
But terminology and equipment can vary depending on the project.
Understanding the methods can help property owners and contractors better communicate about underground utility work.