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Field Troubleshooting & Failed-Bore Recovery

When a bore is fighting you, every hour of standby costs money. Call while the rig is still on the job.

Request this consult (406) 521-0015

What this covers

Steering and tracking problems
Lost returns and drilling-fluid issues
Cobble, rock and mixed-face ground
Stuck or lost tooling and product
Pullback problems and failed bores
Plan for a re-drill or alternate method

When to call

The bore is behind schedule and nobody knows why
You've lost returns or have frac-out concerns
Tooling is stuck or the pullback failed
You need a recovery plan before re-mobilizing

What you get

Same-day phone or video consult when possible
Recovery or re-drill plan
Tooling / fluid / method recommendations
On-site support by arrangement

Phone and video consults can happen from the job site with photos and live video of the rig, returns and tooling.

How it works

Call or send a request

Call (406) 521-0015 or send the consult form with the job details, drawings or photos.

Scope it together

A short conversation to understand the problem and agree what help looks like — and what it costs.

Remote or on-site

Phone / video and document review from anywhere, or Beau on your site when it's worth the trip.

Clear deliverables

Written recommendations, marked-up plans, bid notes, training — whatever was agreed up front.

Formats

Remote — hourly — Phone and video calls, plan and photo reviews, bid reviews. Anywhere in the world. Call for rates.
On-site — day rate — Beau on your job site for planning, troubleshooting or training. Travel arranged with you. Quote on request.
Project retainer — Ongoing support across a project, a season or a growth plan — priority access when you need it. Quote on request.

“The crews not only provide accurate bores, but also take responsibility for their actions and clean up after themselves without being asked when leaving a jobsite. Four O Six is also proactive in locating utility crossings… Montana owned and operated, this company has a family touch to it and it shows in their desire to do a good job at a minimal cost.”

— Rob Hanson, PE, Contractor for NorthWestern Energy

Questions

How fast can you help?

Call (406) 521-0015. Remote help can often start the same day; on-site visits depend on location and travel.

Can you help on a job outside the US?

Yes — remote video consulting works anywhere with a connection; on-site travel is by arrangement.

Got a bore to plan, a bid to check or a job fighting back?

Call Beau directly — anywhere in the world — or send the details.

(406) 521-0015 Request a consult