Customer Spotlight: Direct Bore – Precision Drilling and Hydro-Excavation
Founded in 2004 in Greely, Ontario, Direct Bore has built a strong reputation in the infrastructure industry by specializing in horizontal drilling and hydro-excavation. They have since expanded to the GTA. Their expertise covers utility work such as installing conduit, access points, fiber-optic, and much more—always with a focus on precision, safety, and efficiency.
We spoke with Nick Medeiros about the company’s journey and how Bay-Lynx volumetric mixers have become an essential part of their operations.
Serving Diverse Sectors with Hydro-Excavation Expertise
Direct Bore’s work spans both new construction and partnerships with other contractors. Their hydro-excavation services—using pressurized water to safely expose underground utilities—have made them a go-to partner for projects where accuracy is critical and traditional digging could cause damage. This capability, paired with their horizontal drilling work, positions them to handle a wide variety of infrastructure challenges.
Why Bay-Lynx?
When exploring volumetric concrete solutions, Nick and his team considered a few competitors before selecting Bay-Lynx. Their reasons were clear:
Today, Direct Bore operates two Bay-Lynx volumetric mixers and counts on the Bay-Lynx team for service when needed.
Boosting Efficiency on Excavation Projects
Volumetric mixers have become a valuable tool for Direct Bore’s drilling and hydro-excavation jobs. By producing U-fill on site, they can restore worksites immediately after exposing utilities—ensuring stability, reducing the need for rework, and keeping projects moving on schedule. This fast, reliable backfill process is essential for leaving job sites safe and professionally finished. For occasional concrete needs, like sidewalk repairs, the trucks offer the flexibility to pour exactly what’s required without relying on outside suppliers.
“The training our guys got from Bay-Lynx has been a huge help,” Nick says. “We’ve been able to consistently keep them busy, and the trucks have been reliable from day one.”
Customer Reactions
Clients have taken notice of the efficiency and quality that Direct Bore brings to the table. Whether it’s a hydro-excavation project or a drilling job, the combination of skilled crews and Bay-Lynx equipment consistently delivers impressive results. “Customers are pretty amazed at how efficient we are, and they’re very happy with the results,” Nick adds.
Looking Ahead
While short-term growth plans will depend on economic conditions, Nick’s long-term vision for Direct Bore is to expand and take on even more projects. And when asked if he would recommend Bay-Lynx, his answer is direct:
“Yes, for sure. good product, great service, terrific people.”
