Here at KV Electric we offer an array of expert underground utility installation services from trenching to the latest technology in directional boring to ensure that your electrical connections are both safe and concealed. Whether you are building a new home or upgrading your property, our team of certified electricians can handle all of your underground electrical needs!
TRENCHING
Trenching is a method used to install underground utilities by digging a long narrow ditch in the ground.
So how does it work?
- Excavation: A trench is dug using specialized equipment like trenchers or excavators. The depth and width of the trench depends on the utility being installed and the local code requirements.
- Laying Utilities: Once the trench is dug, the utility (such as electrical conduit) is placed in the bottom of the trench.
- Backfilling: After the utility is laid and property positioned, the trench is then backfilled with soil, compacted and restored to match the original ground level as closely as possible.
Why do we use trenching?
- Short and simple installations: For straight forward installations trenching can be more cost effective than other methods when the area is open and easy to dig.
What to consider when utilizing this method?
- Surface Disruption: Trenching requires digging up the surface, which can damage lawns. Restoration is always needed afterwards.
- Environmental Impact: In some areas, trenching may disturb the environment, such as wetlands or protected areas.
Types of Utilities we install:
- Electric Lines
- Gas Lines
- Water Lines
- Fiber Optic Cables
Trenching is the tried-and-true method but may be less desirable when avoiding surface disruption or working in more complex areas, which is where alternatives like directional boring become useful.
DIRECTIONAL BORING
Directional boring (also known as horizontal directional drilling, or HDD) is a trenchless method of installing underground utilities, like electrical wiring, without digging large trenches across your yard or property.
So how does it work?
- Small Entry and Exit Holes: We dig small entry and exit points at each end of the area where the utility need to be installed.
- Boring the Path: Using our specialized equipment, we drill a precise underground path between these points.
- Installing the Utility: Once the path is drilled, we pull the utility line (like electrical wiring) through the underground tunnel.
Why do we use directional boring?
- Minimal Disruption: Since this high tech method does not require large trenches, your yard, driveway or landscaping remains mostly undisturbed.
- Cost Effective: Less excavation means lower labor and restoration costs.
- Works in tight spaces: Ideal for installing utilities under obstacles like, roads, sidewalks, or landscaping without the need for excavation.
- Works in depth: Ideal for installing utilities at greater depths, such as under deep foundations or sloped terrains.
Types of Utilities we install:
- Electric Lines
- Gas Lines
- Water Lines
- Fiber Optic Cables
