Plain-English guides on cost, hiring, 811, trenching, boring, water, sewer, electric, permits and safety for Middle Tennessee property owners.
8 min readUtility Work Cost GuideWhat goes into the price of underground utility work, how per-foot and lump-sum quotes differ and how to compare estimates…Read the guide 
7 min readHiring a Utility ContractorQuestions to ask, red flags to watch for and how to choose an underground contractor you can trust with your…Read the guide 
7 min readHow Installation WorksA plain-English walk-through of an underground utility job: planning, locating, digging, laying, testing and restoring.Read the guide 
6 min readCall 811 Before You DigWhat 811 is, who has to call, how long marking takes, what the paint colors mean and what to do…Read the guide 
8 min readTrench or Bore?How open trenching and directional drilling compare on cost, disruption, depth and risk, and how to choose for your site.Read the guide 
7 min readWater Service Lines ExplainedHow the line from the water main to your house works, what size and material it should be and what…Read the guide 
8 min readSewer Laterals ExplainedHow the line from your house to the sewer main works, why slope and cleanouts matter and what causes backups.Read the guide 
7 min readUnderground Electric ServiceHow underground power gets to a house or building, what conduit and depth rules apply and how the utility, electrician…Read the guide 
7 min readConduit BasicsHow to plan conduit runs so wire pulls smoothly: sizing, bends, pull boxes and spares.Read the guide 
6 min readPermits and ApprovalsA general guide to which permits, utility approvals and inspections usually apply to underground work, and who to ask.Read the guide 
8 min readChoosing Pipe MaterialsHow the common underground pipe materials compare on strength, joints, corrosion, cost of installation and best uses.Read the guide 
7 min readSoil and Rock GuideHow the soils and rock of Middle Tennessee affect trenching, boring, backfill and cost.Read the guide 
6 min readTrench SafetyWhat every owner should know about open trenches: why they collapse, how professionals make them safe and what to do…Read the guide 
7 min readDepth and Clearance GuideTypical depth ranges for water, sewer, electric, gas and communication lines, and why separation between them matters.Read the guide 
6 min readUtility Locating ExplainedHow locators find buried lines, what the flags and paint mean and what the limits of locating are.Read the guide 
6 min readRestoring Your YardWhat good restoration looks like after a trench or bore: grade, compaction, sod, seed, concrete and asphalt, plus aftercare.Read the guide 
8 min readNew Build Utility ChecklistA step-by-step checklist of the underground items to settle before you break ground on a new home or building.Read the guide 
Trench Volume and Spoil CalculatorEnter trench length, width and depth and see cubic yards of soil, truckloads and bedding stone to plan for.Try it 
Pipe Slope and Fall CalculatorEnter run length and slope and see the total fall and the invert elevation at the far end.Try it 
Underground Utility Cost EstimatorPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it 
DIY or Hire a Utility Contractor QuizFive questions about a project and we tell you whether to DIY it, hire it or split it.Try it Quick scheduling, careful work and a clear price before we start.
