Conduit and Duct Bank Installation in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Underground Electrical & Power

Conduit and Duct Bank Installation

Single conduits and multi-duct banks, spaced, supported and encased so cable can be pulled now and added later.

Conduit is inexpensive compared with the cost of digging again. A well-planned duct bank gives a property room to grow: more power, new data lines, extra circuits for a future building. The trick is to build it so that cable can actually be pulled through it years later.

We install PVC and rigid conduit in single runs and in multi-duct banks. Ducts are held apart with spacers, joints are cemented and supported, and the bank is encased in concrete or backfilled with the specified material where the plans require. Pull strings go into every empty duct, and ends are capped so dirt and water stay out.

Spacing and support

Spacers keep ducts at the right distance and prevent floating when concrete is placed. Without them, the bank ends up uneven and cable pulls get harder.

Clean, capped and strung

Ducts stay clear only if we protect them. We cap the ends, run a pull string and mark each duct so electricians know which is which.

Room to grow

Adding a spare duct while the trench is open costs very little. Opening the ground again later costs a great deal, so we usually suggest one or two spares.

Mark the route

A duct bank that nobody can find is a hazard to the next digger. We provide a route record and use warning tape and markers so the bank can be located and respected.

What is included

  • Review of drawings and cable plans
  • Locate and 811 coordination
  • Trenching, spacers and conduit assembly
  • Concrete encasement or specified backfill
  • Pull strings, caps and marking
  • Backfill and surface restoration
Before and after

See the transformation.

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After: a residential lawn with a backfilled, graded trench covered with fresh sod and strawBefore: a residential lawn with an open utility trench with a pile of excavated soilBeforeAfter
Trench restoration. From an open utility trench with a pile of excavated soil to a backfilled, graded trench covered with fresh sod and straw.
Why it works

What you get with Conduit and Duct Banks

Spaced and supported

Ducts held at the right distance.

Smooth runs

Gentle bends for easy pulls.

Encased where required

Concrete and backfill to the plan.

Pull strings in place

Every duct ready for cable.

Ends capped and marked

Clean ducts and clear labels.

Spare capacity planned

Room for future cable.

Try it now

Trench Volume and Spoil Calculator

Enter trench length, width and depth and see cubic yards of soil, truckloads and bedding stone to plan for.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call or send photos

    Tell us what you need and send photos or a site plan if you can. We plan the visit so we arrive ready.

  2. 02

    Locate and plan

    We call 811, walk the site, confirm lines and plan the route and depth.

  3. 03

    Quote and schedule

    You get a clear written price, and we agree a day and an arrival window.

  4. 04

    Dig or bore

    Trenching or boring to the plan, with safe walls, careful spoil handling and protection for your lawn.

  5. 05

    Install and test

    Pipe or conduit laid on a good bed, joints checked, tests and inspections done before cover-up.

  6. 06

    Backfill and restore

    Compacted backfill, grading, sod or paving repair and a walk-through with you.

Questions

Conduit and Duct Banks FAQ

What is a duct bank?

A group of conduits installed together, usually encased in concrete, that carry power or communication cables under a site.

How many spare ducts should I add?

It depends on the project. One or two spares are common when the trench is already open.

Can cable be pulled right after installation?

Concrete needs time to cure. We tell you when the bank is ready for the electrician.

Do you install manholes and pull boxes?

Yes. We set boxes and handholes at the locations shown, level with the finished grade.

How will I know where the duct bank runs?

We provide a simple record of the route and install warning tape above the bank.

Next step

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