Drill Pad Construction
Drill pads and well pads built to spec across the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin
Drill Pad Construction Built for the Oilfield
Since 2011, GTO Construction has built drill pads and well pads for oil & gas operators across South Texas. A pad has to be level, stable, and all-weather to keep a drilling program on schedule — and that is exactly what our civil crews deliver.
We handle the full scope: clearing and grubbing, cut-and-fill earthwork, engineered compaction, caliche and road base, access roads, and final restoration. Because we self-perform the earthwork and coordinate closely with your construction managers, we mobilize fast and hit your spud date.
Drill pads are part of our broader civil & earthworks capability, which also includes frac ponds and access roads. See where we work across the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin.
Our Drill Pad Construction Services
Site Clearing & Prep
Clearing, grubbing, and grading to turn raw ground into a stable, level location ready for the rig.
Earthwork & Compaction
Cut-and-fill earthwork with engineered compaction so your pad holds up under heavy rig and truck loads.
Caliche & Road Base
Caliche and road base placement for an all-weather working surface that performs through the drilling program.
Access Roads
Lease and access road construction so crews and equipment reach the location safely in any conditions.
Reclamation & Restoration
Once the program is complete, we restore the location to operator and surface-owner requirements.
Built to Spec
We build to your dimensions and specifications, coordinating closely with your drilling and construction managers.
Drill Pad Construction FAQ
How long does it take to build a drill pad?+
It depends on size, terrain, and required earthwork, but many pads are completed in a matter of days once mobilized. Because quick turnaround is core to how we work, we coordinate around your spud date and confirm a realistic schedule up front.
What is included in drill pad construction?+
Our scope typically covers clearing and grubbing, cut-and-fill earthwork, compaction, caliche or road base, access roads, and final restoration. We can price the full scope or any portion of it based on what your project needs.
Do you build the access roads too?+
Yes. We build lease and access roads alongside the pad so your crews and heavy equipment can reach the location safely in all weather.
What areas do you serve for drill pad construction?+
We build pads throughout the Eagle Ford Shale, the Permian Basin, and South Texas, mobilizing from our base in Three Rivers, TX.
Need a Drill Pad Built on Schedule?
Contact GTO Construction for drill pad and well pad construction across the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin.
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