SIC code 43130
Test drilling and boring
599 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 43130What SIC code 43130 covers
SIC code 43130 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Test drilling and boring. It falls under SIC section F — Construction, division 43. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Test drilling and boring — the specialists who bore holes to investigate ground conditions before construction, taking soil and rock samples for site investigation surveys. A niche trade of geotechnical and ground-investigation contractors, usually small-to-mid firms working for engineers, developers and infrastructure projects. Neighbours site preparation, water-well drilling and the wider civils sector.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 43130 cluster most in:
- London 45
- Bristol 10
- Glasgow 7
- Maidstone 7
- Peterborough 7
- Durham 7
Example companies with SIC code 43130
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 43130:
- Terrafor Consulting Limited
- Ap Geo Services Ltd
- Trident Drilling Ltd
- Dacfor Ltd
- A.S Trenchless Services Ltd
- Groundworks And Steelworks London Ltd
- Central Drilling Services Ltd
- Tirgarvil Groundtactics Ltd
- Lrk Construct Limited
- Cc Site Investigations Ltd
- Levare Rigging Limited
- Isolation Solutions Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 43110 Demolition
- 43120 Site preparation
- 43210 Electrical installation
- 43220 Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
- 43290 Other construction installation
- 43310 Plastering
- 43320 Joinery installation
- 43330 Floor and wall covering
- 43341 Painting
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 43130?
SIC code 43130 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Test drilling and boring". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section F — Construction.
How many companies use SIC code 43130?
599 companies are currently classified under SIC code 43130 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Bristol, Glasgow.
How do I find companies with SIC code 43130?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 43130, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 43130 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 43130 covers "Test drilling and boring". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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