Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Services in Toronto & the GTA
Need to run a municipal watermain under a four-lane road, or pull a new telecom duct beneath TTC tracks—without digging up the street? Anta Plumbing’s trenchless crew operates a fleet that includes the Vermeer D60×90 HDD rig, delivering up to 27 tonnes of pullback force for bores up to 54 inches. Our Red-Seal technicians are ESA-cleared, WSIB-insured, and trained in frac-out containment, so every crossing meets City of Toronto ROW permits and Ontario One Call locates. From pilot bore to final pullback, we keep traffic moving, utilities protected, and your project on schedule—24/7.
Call 416-231-3331 or request a same-day site visit to see how trenchless HDD can shorten timelines and slash reinstatement costs on your next Toronto infrastructure project.
What Is Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)?
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)—also called trenchless drilling—creates a guided bore beneath roads, rivers, rail, or landscaped property so new utility lines slide into place without open-cut excavation. Using a tracked drill our crew steers a pilot rod under the obstacle, enlarges the bore with reamers, then pulls the pipe or cable through—leaving traffic, trees, and driveways undisturbed.
Directional drilling services are helpful for the installation of various utility lines, including:
- electrical conduit
- fiber optical cables for telecommunications
- oil and gas pipelines
- sewer pipes
- water service pipes
Why Toronto Chooses HDD Over Open-Cut
- Minimal surface disruption — zero lane closures on Yonge, Lakeshore, or Gardiner ramps.
- All-weather productivity — no water pumping or mud spoils; winter bores continue while open-cut sites freeze.
- Environmental stewardship — smaller workspace, less CO₂, and slurry recycling to prevent bentonite runoff.
- Cost & schedule gains — shorter reinstatement cycles, fewer TTC detours, and reduced noise for adjacent businesses.
Leading-Edge Fleet & Certified Crew
Vermeer D60×90, Ditch Witch JT40, and mud-recycling units for diameters up to 54 inches.
Digitrak Falcon F5 guidance + wire-line steering for precision in Queenston shale and glacial till.
ESA-cleared, WSIB-insured, COR-certified technicians with annual NASTT HDD training.
Full Ontario One Call locate workflow and City of Toronto Right-of-Way permit management included.
Ready to discuss your next trenchless crossing?
📞 Call 416-231-3331 or request a same-day site meeting—our HDD specialists will model the bore path, secure permits, and deliver a turn-key installation that keeps Toronto moving.
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Why Toronto Chooses Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) — Key Benefits at a Glance
| Benefit | How HDD Delivers Value in Toronto |
|---|---|
| Minimal Surface Disruption | Single entry and exit pits keep traffic moving on the Gardiner Expressway and protect tree roots in High Park. |
| All-Terrain Versatility | Bores safely beneath roads, streetcar tracks, rivers, and parkland where other methods fail. |
| Lower Project Costs & Faster Schedules | No large-scale excavation means smaller crews, less spoil removal, and quicker reinstatement. |
| Environmental Stewardship | Reduced CO₂ emissions, limited noise, and bentonite slurry recycling to prevent runoff into Lake Ontario. |
| Utility Protection & Safety | Ontario One Call locates + precise guidance protect existing gas, water, and telecom lines; WSIB & COR compliance ensure safe sites. |
How the HDD Process Works
Pilot Bore: Our rig angles the drill head from the entry pit, steering under the obstacle using real-time gyro and Falcon F5 tracking.
Reaming & Stabilisation: Sequential reamers enlarge the bore; a bentonite drilling fluid mix cools cutters, carries cuttings to the surface, and stabilises the tunnel wall.
Pullback: The prefabricated HDPE, PVC, or steel pipe is attached and pulled through—creating a continuous utility corridor with zero open trench.
Result:
HDD lets property owners, developers, and municipal engineers install watermains, sewer force-mains, fibre-optic ducts, or gas services beneath Toronto’s busiest corridors—without the headaches of digging, detours, or extended lane closures.
Thinking trenchless for your next project? Call 416-231-3331 to schedule a site assessment with Anta Plumbing’s HDD specialists.
WHY ANTA PLUMBING
Toronto’s COR-Certified Horizontal Directional Drilling Specialists
ANTA Plumbing is a Toronto plumbing company specializing in direct horizontal drilling within regular underground compounds that are made of soil and rock. Our service answers the need for a more environmentally frienQdly, faster and less disruptive alternative to traditional trenching. As an innovator and leader in the Canadian horizontal directional drilling market, we strive to maintain the highest levels of precision drilling while remaining socially responsible. Environmental responsibility and the safety of our clients and personnel are two of our greatest priorities.
We take great pains to ensure that our equipment is meticulously maintained and in safe operating condition to help avoid untimely, costly breakdowns.
Our fleet of directional drilling rigs can drill a variety of pipe diameters at long-range in both soft and hard rock conditions, offering non-invasive techniques, such as pre-bore hole profiling and drilling, aquatic monitoring, and environmental air drilling.
Who Trusts Us & Why
Municipal clients: City of Toronto Water, Peel Region, Halton Region.
Utilities: Toronto Hydro, Enbridge Gas, Bell / Rogers fibre.
Developers & homeowners: lake-draw waterlines, downtown condo services.
They choose Anta because we self-perform the entire HDD scope—design modelling, Ontario One Call locates, permit paperwork, and final CCTV verification—delivering a true turn-key trenchless package.
📞 Let’s Drill Smarter—Not Deeper
Need advice on bore path design, pipe selection, or cost per metre? Call 416-231-3331 for a same-day site consult. Our Red-Seal, NASTT-certified plumbers in Toronto will recommend the most cost-effective trenchless method—and handle any related plumbing or drain tie-ins to keep your project on schedule and under budget.
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