Primary Service
Directional Drilling Support (HDD)
Directional drilling support for underground utility paths under roads, driveways, sidewalks, landscaping, and tight-access sites — coordinated under applicable permits and project requirements.
The Method
What Directional Drilling Is
Horizontal directional drilling is a trenchless method for installing underground utilities. A steerable drill head is launched at an angle, tracked along a designed path, and guided under the obstacle — then the bore is reamed and the product pipe is pulled back through it.
Because the work happens underground, there's no long open trench across the surface. Roads stay open, driveways and landscaping stay intact, and restoration is limited to compact entry and exit pits.
When To Use It
When HDD Is the Right Call
Directional drilling is the practical option when open-cut trenching is disruptive, restricted, or unsafe.
- Crossings under roads and highways
- Under driveways, sidewalks, and curbs
- Beneath landscaping, hardscape, and mature trees
- Tight-access and limited-clearance sites
- Around and under existing live utilities
- Where surface restoration must stay minimal
What We Support
Product Paths We Support
- Conduit & duct banksElectrical, telecom, and fiber conduit runs and sleeves.
- HDPE pipeFusion-ready HDPE pull support through the reamed bore.
- Water linesPotable and non-potable water service and mains.
- Force main & pressure pipeSanitary force main and pressure utility paths.
The Process
How a Bore Runs
Scope Review
Plans, footage, and site conditions confirmed.
Utility Locating Support
Locates and potholing to confirm existing lines.
Bore Path
Path designed around utilities, to line and grade.
Pilot Bore
Steerable head tracked along the designed path.
Ream & Pullback
Bore enlarged; product pipe pulled back through.
Advantages
HDD vs. Open Trench
- 01Less surface disruptionNo long trench to cut and restore.
- 02Access stays openTraffic and site flow keep moving.
- 03Protects landscaping & hardscapeThe bore passes underneath the surface.
- 04Faster restorationOnly entry/exit pits to close.
- 05Safer around live utilitiesPath planned and located first.
- 06Clean closeoutPits restored, tie-ins coordinated, site handed back.
Need a utility crossed underground?
Send the scope, footage, and a location. We'll review the bore and get you a straight estimate.