Hardrock Drilling LLC

What Hardrock Drilling LLC does

Hardrock Drilling LLC is a privately held specialty drilling services company headquartered in Francesville, Indiana, founded in 2017 by industry veterans Charlie Deutscher and Joe Martin, who bring 50+ years of combined drilling experience. The company provides project-based drilling services to mining, construction, and renewable energy operators across 14 U.S. states, deploying a mobile fleet of late-model Epiroc (formerly Atlas Copco) Down-The-Hole (DTH) track drills capable of drilling 4"-12" diameter holes (up to 14" for solar applications) to depths of 180 feet. Each rig is equipped with GPS hole navigation, Angle Inclinometers accurate to 1/10 of a degree, dry dust collectors, and water injection systems, supporting precision work in tough terrain and solid bedrock.

The company's core service lines are Solar Drilling (pre-drilling for ground-mounted solar panel and wind energy foundations), Construction Drilling (site preparation, foundation drilling, rock excavation, and pile pre-drilling for commercial and residential projects), Blast Hole Drilling (precision drilling for mining and construction rock fragmentation), and Specialty Drilling (custom solutions for unconventional terrain and complex geology). Hardrock Drilling generates revenue through quote-based, project-priced contracts that vary by hole diameter, depth, terrain conditions, and project scope, with sales cycles involving site assessments, technical specification reviews, and direct engagement with project managers and site supervisors.

The company is structured as an LLC with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or external funding. Its go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct outreach via phone, email, and a website quote-request form, supplemented by an active LinkedIn and Facebook presence. Hardrock Drilling maintains a documented zero lost-time accident record and compliance partnerships with MSHA, OSHA, and DOT regulators, positioning safety as a key brand differentiator.

Name

Hardrock Drilling LLC

Legal name

Hardrock Drilling, LLC

Website

https://hardrockdrillingllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hardrock Drilling LLC is a privately held specialty drilling services company founded in 2017 and based in Francesville, Indiana. It operates Epiroc DTH track drills for blast hole, construction, solar, and specialty drilling projects across 14 U.S. states, serving mining, construction, and renewable energy customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drilling Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Mining (2131)

akta.pro primary industry

Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Blasting & Explosives Services (Drill-and-Blast, Explosives Supply, Shot Services) (IMAKAKAC)

Keywords

• Drilling services
• Blast hole drilling
• Solar foundation drilling
• Construction drilling
• Track drill rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Francesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Drilling Services: Hardrock Drilling generates revenue through project-based drilling services contracts. They provide specialized drilling for construction, mining, and solar projects with pricing based on project scope, hole specifications, and site conditions. Services include blast hole drilling, solar foundation drilling, construction drilling, and specialty drilling applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hardrock Drilling LLC provides mobile drilling services for mining, construction, and renewable energy customers using a fleet of Epiroc (Atlas Copco) DTH track drills. The company delivers blast hole drilling, solar foundation pre-drilling, construction site preparation and foundation drilling, and custom specialty drilling across 14 U.S. states. Holes range from 4" to 12" diameter (up to 14" for solar) and depths up to 180 feet.

Product overview

Hardrock Drilling LLC is a drilling services company offering a portfolio of specialized drilling services rather than a unified software platform. Their core offerings include Solar Drilling (pre-drilling foundation piles for solar panel and wind energy installations), Construction Drilling (site preparation, foundation drilling, and rock excavation for commercial construction), Blast Hole Drilling (precision drilling for construction and mining blast applications), and Specialty Drilling (custom solutions for challenging terrain and unique project requirements). The company operates a fleet of Epiroc (Atlas Copco) DTH track drills capable of drilling 4"-12" diameter holes to depths of 180 feet, serving industries including limestone quarries, construction, landfill cell construction, building foundations, and ground-mounted solar arrays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Drilling Specialized drilling solutions for solar panel and wind energy projects, including pre-drilling pilot holes for ground-mounted solar array foundations and wind energy project preparation. Targets renewable energy developers needing holes up to 14 inches in diameter with GPS-guided precision.
• Construction Drilling Construction site preparation and foundation services including rock excavations, foundation drilling, pile pre-drilling, and site preparation for commercial, residential, landfill cell construction, and building foundation projects.
• Blast Hole Drilling Precision blast hole drilling services for construction and mining industries, delivering accuracy and safety for rock fragmentation, quarry operations, and blasting applications. Uses GPS-guided Epiroc DTH track drills.
• Specialty Drilling Custom drilling solutions for unconventional terrain, complex geology, and unique project requirements beyond standard drilling applications. Includes rock drilling, pre-split drilling, perforation drilling, and pile pre-drilling for projects with specialized needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero lost time accidents maintained across all operations
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Major Drilling Group International: One of the world's largest drilling services companies for mining and exploration. Competes in the same hard-rock drilling services market for mineral exploration, blast hole, and geotechnical work that Hardrock Drilling serves with its DTH track drills.
• Boart Longyear: Global drilling services provider for mining, exploration, and production. Directly comparable as a contract drilling services firm using down-the-hole and rotary rigs to serve hard-rock mining and construction end-markets, the same core use cases as Hardrock Drilling.
• GeoStabilization International: National geotechnical construction contractor specializing in rockfall mitigation, soil stabilization, and foundation drilling using specialized rigs. Comparable as a U.S.-based specialty drilling contractor serving infrastructure and energy customers with similar mobile fleet deployment.
• Layne, a Granite Company: Layne is a leading provider of drilling services for water, environmental, geotechnical, and foundation projects. Directly overlaps with Hardrock Drilling's foundation and specialty drilling offerings for construction and environmental infrastructure customers.
• Cascade Drilling (Quanta Services): Subsidiary of Quanta Services providing drilling and site-investigation services to utilities, infrastructure, and renewable energy developers. Highly comparable given the shared emphasis on foundation drilling for renewable energy projects.

Broad incumbents

• Epiroc: OEM of the DTH track drills Hardrock operates, and a broader provider of mining and infrastructure equipment and services. Comparable because Epiroc sells into the same equipment category and competes as a service provider in adjacent rock-drilling markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hardrockdrilling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hardrock-drilling-llc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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