Drainage Boring for Sewer, Stormwater & Wastewater Utility Systems
Crigger Power delivers trenchless drainage boring services for infrastructure projects that can’t afford delays or surface disruption. Regardless if it’s a municipal sewer main, a stormwater runoff pipe, or a wastewater utility crossing, we drill clean, on-grade bores beneath roads, railways, and active job sites.
Our crews handle every drainage boring project in-house, from pilot hole to pullback, using our own equipment and experienced operators. No outsourcing. No guesswork. We tailor each bore to match soil conditions, utility specs, and depth requirements, completing jobs with accuracy, speed, and total site control.
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Drainage Boring FAQs
Drainage boring is a trenchless construction method used to install sewer, stormwater, and wastewater lines beneath roads, buildings, and developed infrastructure without surface excavation. It’s ideal for projects requiring a consistent grade, especially when an open cut isn’t feasible due to traffic, existing utilities, or structural restrictions.
At Crigger Power, we use drainage boring to complete utility crossings where accuracy, flow control, and minimal disruption are critical. Whether it’s storm drain installation under a commercial parking lot or sewer boring for a municipal upgrade, we tailor the method to meet soil, slope, and access requirements.
The right method depends on grade tolerance, surface access, and soil conditions, but several trenchless boring options are commonly used for drainage:
- Horizontal Auger Boring: Best for straight-line crossings under roads or railways
- Jack & Bore: Ideal when steel casing or structural support is needed
- Pilot Tube Boring: Used for tight grade control in sewer or gravity-fed systems
- Directional Drilling: Flexible for deeper installations or curved paths
Crigger Power evaluates every drainage job to match the method to the terrain, keeping grade precise and disruptions low.
Yes, drainage boring is often preferred for shallow-depth utility work, especially when accurate slope or elevation must be maintained. Many sewer, stormwater, and wastewater systems rely on gravity flow, which means the boring method must hold a consistent pitch across the entire length.
Crigger Power uses pilot tube auger boring and jack-and-bore for these scenarios, giving our team full control over the grade, even in compacted or unstable soils. This precision makes shallow-depth drainage boring a reliable public and private infrastructure solution.
Crigger Power installs a wide range of drainage pipes using trenchless boring methods, including:
- Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
- High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP)
- PVC & SDR Sewer Pipe
- Steel Casing for Jack & Bore Systems
Each material is selected based on flow requirements, load ratings, and installation method. We work directly with contractors, engineers, and municipalities to align pipe type with project specifications.
Drainage boring timelines depend on several factors: pipe diameter, bore length, ground conditions, access limits, and method used. Crigger Power can often complete the job in one to two days for short bores under roads or driveways.
Longer municipal crossings or deep installations may take several days to a week.
Because we handle boring operations in-house—with our own equipment and crews—we keep scheduling tight, avoid subcontractor delays, and adjust on the fly. Once the bore path is confirmed, we move quickly from setup to pushback to complete the job on time and to spec.
Contact Crigger Power for Drainage Boring Services
Crigger Power handles drainage boring with precision, speed, and zero handoffs. Every sewer, stormwater, or wastewater bore is completed in-house with our crew, machines, and schedule. From tight urban crossings to tricky terrain under roadways, we don’t outsource, delay, or missgrade.
Whether you’re upgrading municipal flowlines or need trenchless drainage solutions across active infrastructure, we’ll take the job from plans to final push. No subcontractors. No excuses. Just clean bores built to flow.