Difficult Access Drilling in Michigan

Difficult Access Drilling in Michigan

Rope-access crews and Spider Excavators reach the most inaccessible project sites across Michigan.

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Wagon drill at Three Rivers Quarry for draped mesh rockfall project

When the Site Is Beyond Conventional Reach

Some Michigan sites sit in steep canyons or behind terrain that eliminates conventional access. Along corridors like M-28, US-2, and Great Lakes shoreline, keweenaw basalt and great lakes glacial deposits create conditions where the only options are Spider Excavators and rope-access crews.

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Difficult Access Drilling in Michigan

Access Limited highly skilled team is trained for rope-access drilling and Spider Excavator deployment, reaching places across Michigan where conventional drill rigs cannot go. Whether the site is on a steep cliff along M-28, US-2, and Great Lakes shoreline or in a remote canyon, Access Limited brings the equipment and expertise.

Spider Excavator Deployment

Spider Excavators walk from staging areas through the terrain to the work face — no road construction required. On slopes exceeding 60 degrees, these machines drill, excavate, and position materials where no conventional equipment can operate.

Rope-Access Drilling

When even a Spider Excavator cannot reach the face, rope-access certified crews drill from rope. Vertical rock faces, overhanging terrain, and cliff edges are accessible to these specialty-trained technicians.

Remote Location Drilling

Some Michigan sites are hours from the nearest staging point. Access Limited deploys self-sufficient crews through the terrain itself for multi-day operations.

Purpose-Built Drill Rigs

Access Limited operates drill rigs fabricated specifically for the confined and steep conditions that Michigan terrain demands.

Difficult access drilling supports rockfall mitigation, slope stabilization, shoring, and ground improvement across Michigan.

How Access Limited Reaches Remote Sites

Difficult access projects require a different approach from the first step.

Step 1

Access Route Evaluation

Engineers assess terrain between staging and the work face to plan the approach.

Step 2

Equipment Selection

Spider Excavators, rope-access crews, or purpose-built rigs selected for the access challenge.

Step 3

Terrain Deployment

Equipment traverses the terrain directly to the work face.

Step 4

Project Execution

Drilling, excavation, and installation proceed with self-sufficient crews on the remote face.

Demobilization

Completed work verified and equipment demobilized through the same terrain corridor.

Demobilization

Completed work verified and equipment demobilized through the same terrain corridor.

Spider excavator performing drilling on steep slope for stabilization

Why Michigan Chooses Access Limited for Difficult Access

  • Largest Spider Excavator Fleet — The right machine without scheduling delays.
  • Rope-Access Certified Teams — Vertical and overhanging face work by trained technicians.
  • Self-Sufficient Crews — Multi-day remote operations with everything carried to the work face.
  • Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluid — Spider Excavators use biodegradable fluid on environmentally sensitive Michigan sites.

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Client Reviews

See why MDOT, mining operators, and Great Lakes shipping trust Access Limited for difficult access drilling in Michigan.

Erosion Control for Water Infrastructure in Minnesota

I am sending this to you from Duluth Minnesota where 4 of your employees just finished working on a wall they had put in for us previously. That was a few years ago after Duluth suffered a flood. We are on Lake Superior and St. Louis County wanted to help stop erosion. The guys worked during the rain and just kept on going, like little Energizer bunnies. Nice fellows, all of them!! They are certainly a credit to your company and I feel it is always good to give thanks to people for a job well done. Please let them know how much we appreciated their dedication to get the job done. We will always wish you and your team good days ahead!!

Landslide Repair for Road in Wyoming

"We got notice today that GSI has completed the remediation work at the [road] Slide.  WYDOT greatly appreciates the responsiveness from GSI regarding the issues that occurred this spring.  Kirk and I were at the site last week right after they finished installing the micropiles and row of soil nails.  Everything looked great, I hope everything worked out coordinating traffic control with our maintenance folks.  Great job!, it is gratifying to work with such a professional, responsive organization."

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Cameron, I’m glad you followed up because I don’t do a good job of telling people they did a good job sometimes and I know you’re like me if you hear nothing bad then it must have been OK. From my standpoint, you guys really helped us out by being able to get a crew here quickly which is just what we needed. As for the crew they were fantastic, pretty hands off on my end, didn’t require much of my time and did everything they said they were going to do when they said they were going to do it. Which believe me is very refreshing. So, thank you guys for all your help and I do look forward to an opportunity to work with you again.

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