As a pioneering contractor in 1989 specializing in the new and emerging horizontal directional boring industry, Advanced Boring Specialists offers over (30) years of combined horizontal drilling experience and the latest in cutting edge directional boring equipment. We market our services all over the west coast for high production directional boring. Primarily, we provide for the trenchless installations of all underground utilities, where conventional open-cut techniques are not feasible due to above ground obstructions or where high restoration costs make open-cut excavation cost prohibitive.

Company History

Advanced Boring Specialists was established in pacific northwest in 1990 by James Downing, who saw the early development of mini-size horizontal directional bore rigs, as an excellent opportunity to enter a new and cutting edge sector of the utility installation industry. Well before trenchless was a common term in the underground industry, Jim purchased one of the first mini-rigs in the pacific northwest. The rig was the first model manufactured by Ditch Witch and boasted a whopping 6,000 lbs of pullback capacity, powered by a 36 hp diesel engine. Though, the technology was in it's infancy stage compared to what is available today, it was enough to pull multiple conduits across streets and parking lots in relatively short distances. The most difficult task during the early days, was trying to convince utility companies, cities and municipalities of the benefits and cost-effectiveness of this new technology.