Terms of Use

Company name: JF DRILLING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Company registration number: 17512119

Business address: 960 Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3PE

Email: info@jfdrillingsolutions.com

Telephone: 07961 479591

Website: www.jfdrillingsolutions.com

Last updated: 17 October 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of JF DRILLING SOLUTIONS LIMITED (“JF Drilling Solutions”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

JF Drilling Solutions is a specialist horizontal directional drilling (HDD) company providing drilling services and supporting underground infrastructure projects throughout the United Kingdom.

Our website provides information about our services, technical capabilities, equipment, project experience and business activities. It may also allow businesses to submit project enquiries and drilling personnel to register their interest in potential work opportunities.

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website.

These terms govern website use only. They do not automatically constitute a contract for drilling services, subcontracting, labour supply or any other commercial project. Such arrangements will be governed by separate quotations, agreements, purchase orders and applicable contractual terms.

2. Company Information

JF DRILLING SOLUTIONS LIMITED is a company registered in the United Kingdom.

Our company details are:

Registered company name: JF DRILLING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Company number: 17512119
Business address: 960 Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3PE
Email: info@jfdrillingsolutions.com
Telephone: 07961 479591

The company’s registered office address and jurisdiction of registration will be displayed in the website footer once confirmed.

3. Our Services

JF Drilling Solutions specialises in horizontal directional drilling and the installation of underground infrastructure.

Our services may include:

Horizontal directional drilling for underground utility installations.
Installation of pipes, ducts and cables.
Drilling for water, gas, electricity and telecommunications infrastructure.
Installation of fibre-optic telecommunications ducting.
HDD support for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
Specialist drilling support for contractors and utility infrastructure providers.
Provision of suitably experienced drilling personnel to other companies, subject to availability and separate agreement.
Cooperation with principal contractors, subcontractors and other infrastructure businesses.

The availability and suitability of any service will depend on the project requirements, equipment, personnel, ground conditions, site access and other relevant circumstances.

The precise scope of any work will be agreed separately with the relevant customer or contractor.

4. Technical Capabilities and Performance

Information on our website regarding drilling equipment, bore lengths, installation diameters, machinery and technical capabilities is provided for general information.

Our stated capabilities may include bore lengths of up to 100 metres per shot for installation diameters of 125 mm, 90 mm and 63 mm, subject to suitable operating conditions and project requirements.

Actual performance will depend on factors including:

Ground conditions and geological characteristics.
Bore length, depth, alignment and profile.
Required installation diameter and pipe or duct specifications.
Existing underground services and other obstructions.
Site access, working space and site layout.
Drilling equipment, tooling and operating conditions.
Environmental restrictions and groundwater conditions.
Project-specific engineering and safety requirements.

Information about our capabilities does not constitute a guarantee that a particular project can be completed to a specified length, diameter, depth, programme or price.

Project-specific requirements must be assessed and confirmed before work begins.

Where appropriate, further technical information, site investigations, engineering assessments and project documentation may be required.

5. Website Enquiries and Quotations

Customers may use our website to contact us, discuss potential projects or request quotations.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a binding contract or guarantee that JF Drilling Solutions will undertake the proposed work.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing:

1. Website enquiries are requests for information.

2. Indicative prices and preliminary estimates are not binding quotations.

3. Formal quotations may contain specific assumptions, exclusions, validity periods and conditions.

4. A contract will be formed in accordance with the acceptance procedure and terms specified in the relevant quotation or agreement.

5. The scope of work, price, programme and responsibilities will be determined by the applicable project documentation.

We reserve the right to decline a project enquiry where the work falls outside our capabilities, availability, operational requirements or agreed commercial criteria.

6. Project Contracts and Commercial Agreements

All drilling projects and personnel supply arrangements must be agreed separately.

Depending on the nature of the work, the applicable agreement may cover:

Scope of work and technical specifications
Drilling equipment and personnel
Contract price and payment terms
Mobilisation and demobilisation
Project programme and working hours
Site access and ground information
Underground service information and detection arrangements
Health and safety responsibilities
Permits, permissions and traffic management
Environmental requirements
Insurance and allocation of risk
Variations, delays and additional work
Suspension, cancellation and termination
Defects, remedial work and warranties
Dispute resolution

If these Website Terms and Conditions conflict with a signed project agreement, the project agreement will govern the relevant project matters, subject to applicable law.

Nothing in this section overrides any mandatory statutory requirement.

7. Client and Contractor Responsibilities

The client, principal contractor or appointing organisation must provide the information, cooperation and access required under the applicable project agreement.

Depending on the agreed scope and the legal duties of each party, this may include:

Providing available underground utility records and drawings
Disclosing known underground services, structures and obstructions
Providing relevant ground investigation information
Identifying site restrictions and known hazards
Arranging permissions, approvals and permits allocated to the client
Providing agreed site access and working facilities
Coordinating the activities of other contractors
Establishing site induction and access arrangements
Agreeing responsibility for utility surveys, trial holes and service marking
Agreeing responsibility for traffic management, excavations, pits and reinstatement

Responsibilities must be established clearly before work begins.

The allocation of responsibilities in a contract does not remove any statutory duty that a party is legally required to discharge.

JF Drilling Solutions will carry out its agreed responsibilities and comply with the legal requirements applicable to its activities.

8. Underground Services and Site Safety

Horizontal directional drilling involves working underground and may present risks associated with buried utilities, obstructions, ground conditions, drilling fluid and adjacent infrastructure.

All work must be appropriately planned and carried out using suitable safety procedures.

Relevant guidance includes the Health and Safety Executive’s HSG47: Avoiding Danger from Underground Services, which addresses planning, locating and identifying buried services, and safe excavation.

Depending on the project, suitable precautions may include:

Reviewing available underground utility records
Using appropriate service detection equipment
Identifying and marking known services
Conducting trial holes or other necessary verification
Preparing risk assessments and method statements
Establishing safe working areas and exclusion zones
Coordinating activities with the site management team
Monitoring drilling conditions and relevant site hazards
Stopping work when an unforeseen hazard creates an unacceptable risk

No utility drawing, survey or detection method should automatically be treated as confirmation that an area is free from underground services.

If an unexpected service, obstruction or hazardous condition is encountered, work may need to stop while the situation is assessed and appropriate precautions are implemented.

The parties will deal with any associated delays, additional work and costs in accordance with their project agreement and applicable law.

Nothing in these terms excludes any applicable health and safety duty.

9. Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

JF Drilling Solutions expects its personnel, clients, contractors and subcontractors to cooperate in maintaining safe working conditions.

Each party must comply with the health and safety and environmental requirements applicable to its own activities.

Depending on the work, relevant legislation may include:

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, where applicable.
Environmental Protection Act 1990, where applicable.
Applicable waste management and environmental permitting legislation.

The precise legal requirements will depend on the nature, location and circumstances of the work.

Project-specific arrangements should address drilling fluid management, spoil handling, waste disposal, pollution prevention, noise and other environmental considerations.

Work may be suspended where continuing would create an unacceptable safety risk or breach an applicable legal requirement.

Any suspension, additional cost or resulting delay will be addressed under the applicable project agreement and relevant law.

10. Provision of Drilling Personnel

JF Drilling Solutions may provide suitably experienced drilling personnel to other companies for suitable projects.

All personnel supply arrangements are subject to availability, suitability and separate agreement.

The relevant commercial agreement should establish:

The personnel and services being supplied.
Relevant qualifications and experience.
The agreed rates and payment terms.
Working hours, overtime and travel arrangements.
The division of supervision and site management responsibilities.
Site induction and competency requirements.
Equipment and personal protective equipment arrangements.
Insurance and liability provisions.
Incident reporting and safety procedures.
The duration and termination of the assignment.

The parties’ legal responsibilities will depend on the actual working arrangements and applicable law.

Registering an interest in working with JF Drilling Solutions does not guarantee employment, subcontracting work, project placement or a minimum amount of work.

Any engagement will be subject to separate agreement and appropriate verification.

11. Driller Registration

Our website may provide a facility for drilling personnel to register their interest in future work opportunities.

Registration is intended to help us identify experienced personnel who may be suitable for future projects or personnel supply opportunities.

By submitting a registration form, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and not misleading.

You must not submit another person’s personal information without appropriate authority.

Registration does not guarantee:

Employment by JF Drilling Solutions.
A subcontracting agreement.
Placement on a particular project.
A minimum number of working hours.
Any minimum level of earnings.
Future contact or an offer of work.

Any future engagement will be subject to availability, suitability, relevant checks and a separate agreement.

Personal information submitted through the driller registration form will be handled in accordance with our separate Driller Registration Privacy Notice.

That notice will explain how registration information is collected, used, retained and shared, together with the rights available to individuals under applicable data protection law.

12. Pricing, Invoicing and Payment

The prices and payment arrangements for drilling services and personnel supply will be established in the relevant quotation, purchase order or contract.

Depending on the agreement, commercial terms may specify:

Contract prices or hourly, daily or other agreed rates.
Whether prices include or exclude VAT.
Invoicing frequency and supporting documentation.
Payment due dates.
Procedures for disputing invoices.
Mobilisation and demobilisation charges.
Variations and additional work.
Retentions, where agreed and legally permissible.
Late-payment interest and recovery costs.

For qualifying commercial debts, statutory rights may arise under the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998. Certain construction contracts may also be subject to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, including applicable payment and adjudication provisions.

The application of these provisions depends on the circumstances and the contract concerned.

Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude statutory payment rights or impose an unlawful payment condition.

13. Variations, Unforeseen Conditions and Delays

Drilling projects may be affected by unforeseen ground conditions, underground obstructions, inaccurate site information, restricted access, design changes, adverse weather and other unexpected circumstances.

The parties should agree a procedure for recording and approving changes to the work.

Unless otherwise specified in the project contract:

1. Changes to the agreed scope should be documented.

2. Any change to the price or programme should be agreed through the applicable contractual procedure.

3. Delays should be notified as soon as reasonably practicable.

4. The parties should cooperate to mitigate avoidable disruption.

5. Additional work must be authorised in accordance with the contract, except where immediate action is reasonably necessary to address an emergency or safety risk.

An unforeseen condition does not automatically entitle either party to additional payment or an extension of time. Entitlements will depend on the applicable contract and law.

14. Suspension, Cancellation and Termination

The suspension, cancellation or termination of a drilling project or personnel supply arrangement will be governed by the applicable commercial agreement.

That agreement should establish the circumstances in which a party may suspend or terminate the work, including material breach, non-payment, safety concerns and prolonged delay.

Where work is suspended or cancelled, the parties should deal with completed work, committed resources, equipment mobilisation, demobilisation and any recoverable costs in accordance with the agreement.

Cancellation charges and termination payments must be contractually justified and comply with applicable law.

Nothing in these terms authorises an unlawful penalty or removes any statutory right.

15. Insurance and Liability

JF Drilling Solutions will maintain insurance required by law and any additional cover expressly agreed for the relevant project.

Depending on the activities and contractual requirements, this may include employers’ liability, public liability, motor insurance and other appropriate cover.

The applicable project agreement should establish any specific insurance requirements and liability arrangements.

To the extent permitted by law, each party will be responsible for the liabilities allocated to it under the relevant contract.

Nothing in these Website Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts liability where such exclusion or restriction would be unlawful, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.

Any contractual limits on liability for property damage, underground service damage, financial loss, delay, defective work or other commercial claims must be expressly agreed and legally enforceable.

These website terms do not, by themselves, establish a comprehensive limitation of liability for drilling projects. Appropriate provisions should be included in the separate project contract after legal review.

16. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, intellectual property rights in the original content published on this website belong to JF Drilling Solutions or are used with permission.

This may include:

Company branding and logos.
Original text and service descriptions.
Original graphics, diagrams and illustrations.
Original photographs and videos.
Original case studies and marketing materials.
Website content and design elements.

You may view the content for legitimate informational purposes.

You must not reproduce, distribute, modify or commercially exploit protected content without permission, except where permitted by law.

Third-party photographs, technical specifications, logos and other materials remain subject to their respective ownership and licence conditions.

17. Case Studies, Photographs and Project Videos

Case studies, photographs and videos may be displayed to illustrate drilling equipment, installation methods, working environments and examples of underground infrastructure projects.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, this material is provided for illustrative and informational purposes.

Where a project was undertaken by another company, its appearance on our website does not imply that JF Drilling Solutions carried out that particular project.

References to machinery capabilities or project performance do not guarantee that the same results can be achieved under different conditions.

We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that project descriptions and attributions are accurate and that materials are used with appropriate permission.

18. Website Availability and Acceptable Use

We aim to keep our website available and functioning correctly. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the website will always be free from errors.

We may update, suspend or withdraw website content when reasonably necessary.

You must not:

Use the website for unlawful purposes.
Attempt unauthorised access to our systems.
Introduce malicious code or harmful material.
Interfere with website security or operation.
Submit fraudulent, false or materially misleading information.
Use the website to transmit unlawful or abusive content.

We may restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect the website, our business or other users, subject to applicable law.

19. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, manufacturers, suppliers and industry resources.

These links are provided for convenience and information.

Unless expressly stated otherwise, JF Drilling Solutions does not control those websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, privacy practices or terms.

Accessing a third-party website is at your discretion and may be subject to its own terms and policies.

20. Privacy and Data Protection

We may collect and process personal information when individuals contact us, request a quotation or communicate with us about our services.

Personal information submitted through the driller registration facility will be addressed in our separate Driller Registration Privacy Notice.

We will process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018, as amended or replaced where applicable.

Our privacy documentation and website arrangements will explain the relevant collection and use of personal information, applicable rights and any required cookie information or consent mechanisms.

These Website Terms and Conditions do not replace the separate privacy documentation required for our website and registration activities.

21. Confidential Information

Please do not submit confidential project drawings, sensitive technical information or commercially restricted documents through a general enquiry form unless we have agreed an appropriate method for receiving them.

Submitting information through the website does not automatically create a confidentiality agreement.

Where a project requires confidentiality obligations, the parties should agree suitable written terms before sharing confidential material.

Nothing in this section overrides an existing confidentiality obligation or legal restriction.

22. Complaints and Dispute Resolution

If you have a concern about our website or business communications, please contact us using the details below.

We will aim to consider complaints fairly and respond within a reasonable period.

Disputes relating to drilling services or personnel supply should be dealt with under the applicable commercial agreement.

Depending on the nature of the contract and dispute, the parties may agree to negotiate, mediate or use adjudication where available.

Nothing in these terms removes any applicable statutory dispute resolution right or right to bring proceedings before a competent court.

23. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Website Terms and Conditions to reflect changes to our website, business activities or applicable law.

The latest version will be published on this page with the relevant revision date.

Changes to these website terms will not automatically amend an existing project contract. Amendments to existing agreements must be made in accordance with the relevant contract and applicable law.

24. Governing Law

These Website Terms and Conditions and any non-contractual obligations arising from them will be governed by the laws of England and Wales, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Subject to applicable law and any relevant contractual dispute resolution provisions, the courts of England and Wales will have jurisdiction over disputes relating to these Website Terms and Conditions.

Nothing in this section excludes mandatory legal protections or jurisdictional rights that apply in a particular case.

25. Contact Us

For questions about these Website Terms and Conditions, please contact:

JF DRILLING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

960 Capability Green

Luton

LU1 3PE

United Kingdom