Directional Boring
We offer directional boring for residential and commercial customers.
If you are looking to have an underground utility installed, such as a power cable, fiber optic cable, or phone cable, you have a choice between trenching and directional boring. At Expert Telecom, LLC, we work with both residential and commercial customers that have decided to go with directional boring because it is less invasive to the terrain and ideal when there are above-ground features that need to be preserved. It is also a good option when ground disturbance overall is of concern.
There are many factors to consider when choosing directional boring that go beyond the aesthetics of the landscape. For example, it is by far the better option when needing to install cable under a driveway or highway when you consider the need to rip out the concrete, transport it to the landfill, and have new concrete poured. Trenching results in more displaced soil to be removed from the job site, as well. While trenching per foot is generally less costly than directional boring, when you factor in other costs, it can be more economically feasible to go with directional boring instead, not to mention that it can be better environmentally.
We are happy to handle any size project needing directional boring, so whether you are a homeowner or a large company anywhere from Florida to Ohio with a major project slated, feel free to reach out to us to get a quote and answers to any questions you might have.
DIRECTIONAL BORING FAQS
We use a drilling rig to create a pilot or guide hole along the desired path. We then use a reamer to enlarge the hole while also pulling whatever product (line, cable, pipe, or conduit) into place.
We can install a wide range of materials, including most types of cable, as well as PVC, HDPE, and steel pipes or conduits.
The timeline will vary depending on the scope of your specific project, but the common duration ranges from a few days to a week or more.
Yes, directional boring is an effective option for both long-distance and short-distance projects.
The most common obstructions we encounter are rocks or boulders. We can typically use specialized cutting tools to navigate through obstructions, but in cases where that is not possible, we would need to create an alternate path around the obstruction.
Directional boring offers quite a few advantages over trenching when you need to install underground utilities such as pipes, cables, and conduits, but many people are unfamiliar with this method and, therefore, have plenty of questions about it. At Expert Telecom, LLC, we are proud to offer directional boring as part of our underground services, and our team is happy to answer customers’ questions and help inform people of this alternative option. Below, you’ll find answers to some of the more common questions we receive, and we encourage you to contact us directly if you need additional information.
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At Expert Telecom, LLC, we offer directional boring services for customers in Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, and New Hampshire.
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