WHO WE ARE

Speight Drilling are your professional multi-purpose drilling contractor. Our specialist team has extensive experience in a wide variety of drilling techniques, including reverse circulation, air core, diamond coring, sonic, mud/rotary and air/hammer methods.

Our customised drill rigs and support equipment together with our trained and experienced operators ensure high performance drilling and productivity. Speight Drilling have the capabilities to complete drilling projects of all complexities and scales.

We are based in Bannockburn, Central Otago where our purpose-built rigs and equipment are manufactured to the highest standards of safety and production. We pride ourselves in our ability to maintain good relations with our clients and we strive  to deliver above and beyond every time. 

Our experience, combined with our fleet of drilling rigs, allows us to complete a variety of construction works, to the highest possible standards. We have over 10 years experience completing piling, anchoring and dewatering projects across Otago and Southland.

We have delivered numerous projects across Otago, Southland and the wider South Island. We have drilled in a variety of ground conditions across various locations including remote, overwater and difficult access sites. We have decades of experience dealing with New Zealand's unique ground conditions.

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Kevin Speight

Company Director

Kevin Speight is a second generation driller who has 25 years experience working in the drilling, civil and earthmoving industries. He began his industry time as a youngster with his Dad and other well respected pioneers of the drilling sector. Kevin has worked extensively in New Zealand, Australia and North America. A qualified Trade Certified Driller who also holds IADC Well Gas qualifications.  Kevin is actively involved in all rig design and configuration to ensure exceptional service and results.