Determination Drilling and Soil Investigations Inc. (DDSI) consists of an energetic team of skilled and dedicated drilling technicians. We perform geotechnical/environmental site investigations, any scale of exploration drilling programs, along with the installation of geothermal systems for the heating and cooling of residential and comercial buildings. DDSI is fully licensed by the Ministry of the Environment, The Canadian GeoExchange Coalition, and are members of the Canadian/Ontario Groundwater Associations. Our health and safety standards along with the equipment maintenance programs are second to none, and will allow us to access any site regardless of how stringent thier policies may be.
Owner/Operator Dan Carrocci is the receipient of the Young Entrepreneur Award from the Grand Erie Business Centre, and a nominee for the Ontario Colleges Premier's Award for Technology on behalf of Sir Sandford Fleming College.
Give Dan a call for any consulting services regarding your subsurface requirements. He is always willing to help out in any way.
Jan 17th, 2010 ---- New Photo's and Gallery ----
The new photo gallery is up. All new photos, and layout. Check it out here!
Dec 18th, 2010 ---- DDSI Christmas Party ----
1 Party Bus + Drillers + Niagra Falls = A Memorable Christmas Party.
Dec 12th, 2010 ---- Santa Clause Parade ----
DDSI participates in the Stoney Creek Santa Clause Parade. The decorated Track Machine definately turned some heads! Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. Happy Hollidays!
Sept 6th, 2010 ---- !! Drill-Safe.com !! ----
Drill-Safe is a project that began as a follow-up to the IDSC (International Drilling Safety Conference). This site contains a wealth of Drilling Safety resources and serves as a global focal point to improve communication throughout all facets of the drilling industry. Check it out! Drill-Safe.com
Sept 1st, 2010 ---- Drilling Baffin Island ----
The crew goes north, WAY north ... to Pangnirtung, Baffin Island, Nunivut. Stay warm!
July 27th, 2009 ---- IDSC and what's to come ----
The conference was a great succsess. Thanks to all who attended. Content from the conference is being assembled into an online form which will be available to everyone. Watch for it in the weeks to come!
July 4rth, 2009 ---- Dan Visits the Bariod Bentonite mines of Wyoming ----
Dan goes to Wyoming to design and help install auger gaurding systems.
(photo: an un-processed piece of Bentonite clay)
May. 18th, 2009 ---- International Drilling Safety Conference
The IDSC happens July 25 & 26, 2009. For more information and to register, see the documents below
Agenda---Conference Information---Registration form
Feb 20th, 2009 ---- The Grieves Guard ----
The DDSI team has developed an auger guard system that will work on virtually any rig. For more information, See the video here.
Nov. 30th, 2008 ---- Dan Grieves Memorial Bursary ----
A memorial Bursary has been established at Fleming College in Danny Grieve's name. Donations to the bursary will be greatfully accepted. If you wish to contribute to this important cause, please click Here.
Oct 10th, 2008 ---- In memory of Danny Grieves ----
We have lost a dear friend and co-worker. 
Danny: you will be missed!
Jun 10th, 2008 ---- Back to Labrador City ----
Once again, the crew will be hitting the road for another iron mine exploration drilling contract in Labrador city. This time the contract will include sites accessed by helicopter. Have fun team!
Jun 1st, 2008 ---- DDSI now certified... ----
Determination Drilling has now been certified to perform Geothermal drilling and installations. Our first installation went smoothly, with wells drilled to depths of 180 feet through solid Granite.
Feb 15th, 2008 ---- Diamond Coring for Diamonds! ----
The DDSI crew is going back to the James Bay Lowlands for another contract at the Victor Project, in Northern Ontario. This time, we will be executing a exploration drilling program of diamond-containing kimberlite deposites. The team leave Feb. 17th, and will be returning in mid March. Good luck team, be safe and stay warm!
Dec 1st, 2007 ---- DDSI at the Santa Clause Parade ----
This was alot of fun. The CME 55 track mount was loaded up on our flatbed truck, and decorated with garlands, bows, and of course the DDSI crew! There was a great turnout from the town, despite the frosty weather. Thanks everyone who came and helped out.
Nov 5th, 2007 ---- New equipment, new services! ----
DDSI has added rock coring, wash boring, and triconing to our list of services.For more info, check the services page, or contact us directly.
"Get 'er Done!"