Welcome to Beards Drilling, a family-owned business proudly serving Mackay and the surrounding areas for over 20 years. We specialize in top drilling services across Queensland, including the Whitsunday Region, Brisbane, and the Sunshine Coast.

Our expertise encompasses the Construction, Mining, and Quarry Industries. We are committed to delivering professional and reliable drilling solutions that consistently exceed client expectations through speed and efficiency.

Our Services

We have extensive experience in various operations, including open-cut mining, quarrying, and civil projects such as road construction, railways, tunneling, dams, pipelines, and urban development. With a diverse range of drilling equipment and advanced technical knowledge, we tackle complex projects with precision and timeliness. We also offer expert recommendations on drill and blast design parameters, utilizing the latest industry practices. View our full list of services:

• Construction Drilling
• Rock Bolting
• Geotechnical Drilling
• Earth Stake Drilling
• Ground Support
• Quarry Drill & Blast
• Bored Piers

Meet Our Team:

Peter Beardsell- Founder
With over 35 years in the industry, Peter began his career as an underground driller in the NT, working across NT, WA, and Victoria. Alongside his wife, Sue, he started P and S Beardsell Blasthole Drilling over 25 years ago in Victoria. In 2003, they relocated their business and family to Northern Queensland for a better lifestyle for them and their three boys. Today their eldest son Daniel works in the family business alongside Peter, Daniel is in the
Southeast QLD- servicing all drilling and ground support clients in this area.

Daniel Beardsell- Driller Manager
Daniel has been drilling since he was 18 years old, Peter has trained Daniel to have solid foundation in all aspects of drilling, they both share the same personal values- by doing a good job the first time and fostering strong relationships with their clients- they are committed to quality work in every project whether it be a small back yard job to drilling and blasting in windfarms, every project is handled with care and professionalism.

Sue Beardsell- Office Manager
Sue has worked alongside Peter from the beginning, playing a vital role in the family business’s growth. She attends job sites to ensure all paperwork is in order and manages client communications. As an expert in establishing solid work foundations and fostering effective communication, Sue ensures that the Beards Team builds strong relationships with clients to achieve the best possible results.

Safety Commitment
At Beards Drilling, safety is our top priority. We adhere to the highest health and safety standards, ensuring our operators are well-trained to work safely, efficiently, and productively.

Explore our full range of services for more details.

View the full project including the massive wind turbines that were installed here in challenging terrain- made possible by the skills of the Beards Drilling team.

See the full job for Ergon Energy here.