HDD Rock Drilling for Underground Utilities & Pipeline Projects Across the U.S.
Utility directional drilling gives our team the control to complete underground work without open excavation. We drill paths for conduit, power, telecom, and sewer lines beneath roads, buildings, and job sites that can’t be disturbed.
Crigger Power handles every step with our own gear and crews. We don’t wait on rental rigs or outside help. Our methods are designed for tight corridors, shifting soil, and long-distance pulls across active infrastructure.
Projects that stall out other contractors are where we start. When the route is tough and the deadline matters, our team keeps drilling.
Site Conditions We Bore Utilities In
Crigger Power drills in places where standard HDD rigs fail or stall. We take on jobs with dense clay, fractured bedrock, layered soil, and terrain that shifts without warning. From commercial zones with limited access to rural fields with soft underlayers, we bring the right rigs, tools, and plan to match the ground, not fight it.
We’ve bored beneath interstates, rail systems, energy facilities, and flood-prone corridors, delivering conduit paths for water, power, and fiber without tearing up the surface. Our team reads soil reports, adjusts entry points, and recalibrates mud systems in real time to manage torque, vibration, and downhole pressure.
These aren’t simple drills. They require constant monitoring, on-the-fly corrections, and full control of the bore path from pilot hole to pullback. We don’t wait on vendors or subcontractors. Every variable is handled in-house, so we can keep control of the timeline and hit every spec—no delays, no rework.
Beyond Utility Direction Drilling
Other Directional Boring ServicesEvery jobsite brings its own challenges, including tight easements, variable soil, or active infrastructure overhead. Crigger Power doesn’t apply a one-size-fits-all method when approaching said challenges. We select the right trenchless service based on real-world field conditions to stay accurate, stay efficient, and stay ahead of delays.
Here are a few of the methods we use when utility directional drilling isn’t the only answer:
Utility Directional Drilling FAQs
Directional drilling for utility installation raises important questions, especially when timelines are tight, access is limited, or surface disruption isn’t an option. Our clients want clear answers on how the process works, what factors affect cost, and how we adapt to changing job site conditions.
The FAQs below explain how Crigger Power approaches utility directional drilling, including bore planning, execution, and what to expect from our team on-site.
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Utility directional drilling is a trenchless method used to install underground power, water, sewer, and fiber lines without cutting open the surface. A guided drill head creates a path from one access point to another, followed by a pullback where conduit or pipe is installed through the bore.
This process allows utility contractors to run underground services beneath roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and landscaped areas with minimal disruption. Crigger Power handles the entire process in-house—from locating and planning to boring and final hookup.
Our utility directional drilling services cover a wide range of underground installations, including:
- Electric Conduit: Low- and high-voltage lines for commercial and public infrastructure
- Water Lines: Freshwater delivery, irrigation systems, and site plumbing
- Sewer Systems: Trenchless bores for stormwater and wastewater
- Telecom: Long-distance conduit for broadband and telecom expansion
- EV Charging Infrastructure: Utility bores for power and communication cable routing
We tailor each bore to the system’s depth, diameter, and alignment requirements.
Project timelines depend on soil conditions, bore length, site access, and required inspections. A simple bore for electric conduit might take one to two days, while a longer pull beneath a highway or parking lot could require up to a week.
We review every set of plans in advance, build contingency time into the schedule, and stay in communication with project managers to minimize surprises or delays. Our crews move fast without cutting corners.
We use a combination of horizontal directional drills, tracking systems, and mud recycling units to complete trenchless bores. Depending on ground conditions, this may include:
- High-Torque Drill Rigs: To drive through clay, gravel, or compacted soil
- Directional Heads & Reamers: Sized for pipe diameter and ground resistance
- Drilling Fluids: To manage torque, remove cuttings, and stabilize the borehole
- Vacuum Excavators: For safe utility locating and cleanup during pilot bore stages
Our gear is owned, maintained, and operated by Crigger Power crews—no third parties involved.
Directional drilling can reduce total project costs by avoiding surface restoration, traffic disruption, and downtime. It’s especially cost-effective in areas with pavement, landscaping, or utilities that would be expensive to excavate and replace.
Upfront equipment costs may be higher, but labor, permitting, and cleanup expenses are often lower. Crigger Power helps clients evaluate the full project scope to determine the most efficient approach.
Contact Crigger Power for HDD Rock Drilling
Crigger Power completes utility directional drilling jobs without delays, confusion, or third-party handoffs. We bring our own crews, rigs, and planning support to every site, handling conduit, water, sewer, fiber, and electric installations across job types and terrains.
Our team reviews every set of plans in advance, adjusts for the site in real time, and finishes utility bores cleanly, without surface disruption or scheduling issues. If you’re building infrastructure and need trenchless support, we’re the crew to get it done.
Contact us today to get your directional boring project started.