Trenchless Installation Beneath Roads, Buildings, and Infrastructure
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a cornerstone of TrenchFree’s trenchless construction services. HDD allows us to install new underground utilities with pinpoint accuracy while preserving roads, parking lots, landscaping, and structures above.
We routinely complete HDD projects in dense commercial corridors, municipal rights-of-way, and industrial facilities where traditional trenching would be disruptive, dangerous, or impossible.
How HDD Works
A steerable drill head bores a pilot hole along a predetermined path, guided by electronic tracking.
The bore is then enlarged (reamed) to accommodate the utility being installed.
Finally, the new pipe or conduit is pulled back through the bore path—all without disturbing the surface.
Sewer Lines
Including precise-grade gravity sewer installations
Electrical Conduit
High-voltage and distribution systems
Communications Conduit
Fiber optic, copper, and data infrastructure
Gas Lines
PG&E OQ-certified installations
Water Mains
Potable and reclaimed water systems
Advantages
Minimal surface disruption—no torn-up streets or parking lots. Dramatically reduced restoration costs compared to open trenching.
Precise depth, grade, and bore-path control ensures accurate installation every time.
Faster project timelines with less traffic and business disruption mean projects complete on schedule.
Reduced soil disturbance and erosion protects the environment and minimizes ecological impact.
Project Environments
We tackle the most challenging installation environments with proven expertise and precision.
Arterial roads and high-traffic areas
Limited access and active facilities
Railways, highways, and waterways
Environmental protection zones
Contact us today to discuss how HDD can solve your infrastructure challenges.
