Specialists in Bored Pier Foundations, choose Fenwick Drilling Services

November 25, 2025

When it comes to strong, durable and dependable foundation systems, Bored Piers remain
one of the most trusted and widely used methods in modern construction. Whether it’s
residential, commercial or large-scale civil works, bored piers deliver the stability and
load-bearing performance needed to support long-term structural integrity. Fenwick Drilling
Services is a proven industry leader in bored pier installation across the entire East Coast of
Australia, providing precision drilling, expert guidance and high-quality outcomes for every
project.

What Are Bored Piers?

Bored Piers (also known as bored piles) are deep foundation elements created by drilling a
cylindrical hole into the ground and filling it with steel reinforcement and concrete. This
method provides exceptional strength for structures that require deep anchoring or are built
on challenging soil profiles.

Bored piers are commonly used for:

  • Residential foundations
  • Retaining walls
  • Commercial construction
  • Bridge supports
  • Industrial slabs and footings
  • Slope stabilisation
  • High-load structural applications

Their ability to transfer heavy loads deep into stable strata makes bored piers ideal for
coastal, clay, sandy or reactive soil conditions common across the East Coast of Australia.

Why Choose Bored Piers?

The popularity of bored piers in the construction industry comes down to a few key advantages:

1. High Load Capacity

Bored piers can support heavy vertical loads, making them ideal for large buildings, industrial structures and high-rise developments.

2. Reduced Vibration and Noise

Unlike driven piles, bored piers cause minimal disturbance, allowing work in built-up areas without impacting neighbouring structures.

3. Adaptability to Ground Conditions

From soft soils to rock, bored piers can be engineered to suit varying geological conditions across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

4. Long-Term Structural Reliability

A properly installed bored pier foundation provides decades of dependable performance, offering a secure base even in challenging environments.

Fenwick Drilling Services Your Bored Pier Specialists

With extensive experience in foundation drilling, Fenwick Drilling Services is known for accuracy, reliability and industry-leading workmanship. The team works closely with builders, engineers, developers and civil contractors to ensure every bored pier system is delivered to specification and on schedule.

What Sets Fenwick Drilling Services Apart?

Precision Drilling Equipment

Using advanced drilling rigs and hydraulics, the team can install bored piers at a wide range of diameters and depths, ensuring consistency and quality from start to finish.

Experienced Operators

Years of drilling experience across diverse terrains gives Fenwick Drilling Services a major advantage. The team understands soil variability along the East Coast and adapts methods accordingly.

Adherence to Engineering Specifications

Every bored pier is installed to strict engineering requirements, ensuring correct reinforcement placement, bore depth, concrete quality and compaction.

Safe and Efficient Workflows

Fenwick Drilling Services prioritises site safety, streamlined operations and minimal downtime, keeping your project moving without disruption.

Full End-to-End Solutions

From initial site assessments and pier layout to drilling, reinforcement and concrete pouring, the team can manage every stage of the process.

Servicing the East Coast of Australia

Fenwick Drilling Services provides bored pier installation from Far North Queensland down through the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, into regional NSW, Sydney, Canberra, and right through Victoria, including Melbourne and surrounding regions.

This broad service area means clients receive consistent, high-quality bored pier solutions no matter the project size or location.

Key regions include:

  • Queensland: Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Toowoomba
  • New South Wales: Tweed, Northern Rivers, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong
  • Victoria: Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo

Fenwick Drilling Services understands the unique soil profiles, weather patterns and environmental conditions across these regions—ensuring every bored pier foundation is constructed to withstand local challenges.

Our Bored Pier Capabilities

Fenwick Drilling Services can install Bored Piers ranging from small residential footings right through to large-scale structural foundations.

Capabilities include:

  • Pier diameters from 300mm to over 1800mm
  • Depths up to 20+ metres depending on soil conditions
  • Temporary casing for unstable ground
  • Drilling through rock and mixed soil layers
  • Reinforcement cage installation
  • Concrete placement and vibration
  • Batter support for sloped sites
  • Access solutions for tight or challenging locations

Whether the project demands precision drilling in confined spaces or heavy-duty rigs for deep foundation work, the team is equipped to handle it.

Applications of Bored Piers Across the Construction Industry

Fenwick Drilling Services provides bored pier solutions for:

Residential Construction

  • House foundations
  • Slab support
  • Retaining wall footings
  • Pole home foundations

Commercial & Industrial Projects

  • Warehouse and factory footings
  • Multi-storey buildings
  • Schools and government facilities
  • Carparks and shopping centres

Civil & Infrastructure Works

  • Bridge piers
  • Road upgrades
  • Rail infrastructure
  • Water and utility projects
  • Slope stabilisation and embankment support

Wherever strong foundations are needed, bored piers remain the proven choice.

Why Fenwick Drilling Services Is the Right Partner

Choosing the right drilling contractor matters. Poorly installed bored piers can lead to structural issues, costly delays and long-term instability. Fenwick Drilling Services takes a forward-thinking, quality-driven approach to every job—delivering results that stand up over time.

Clients choose Fenwick Drilling Services because we provide:

  • Reliable scheduling and turnaround times
  • Clear communication from start to finish
  • Competitive pricing without cutting corners
  • Compliance with engineering, safety and environmental standards

Strong outcomes backed by industry expertise

Explore our gallery to see the range of specialised drilling equipment we offer.

For more information or to discuss your project needs, call us on 07 3800 8311 today!
Contact Information
Jason Fenwick
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ABN: 44106592723
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