Underground Utility Contractor in Canton, OH

Canton is the largest city in Stark County, with an estimated 69,211 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 27 square miles of land.

Cleaning before repairing

Many underground problems cannot be judged until the structure or pipe involved has been cleaned out. A storm inlet full of sediment, a pit at an industrial site half full of sludge, a trench drain packed with debris: each hides the condition of what lies beneath.

Hydro vacuum services are often the first step:

Clean

A vacuum truck removes liquid, sludge, sediment and debris from the structure or pipe, as the owner's requirements for the material allow.

Inspect

With the structure empty, cracks, separated joints, collapsed sections or blocked outlets can be seen and measured.

Decide

The owner decides whether cleaning was enough, or whether a repair or a replacement is needed.

Repair

The damaged part is exposed, often with hydro excavation around it, replaced and reconnected, and the surface restored.

The same approach applies to storm systems under parking lots, pits and sumps in plants, and drains in loading areas.

We also handle water services, sewer laterals and conduit in Canton for homeowners, businesses and public owners.

Notice before digging

OUPS receives locate requests under Ohio Revised Code 3781.25 to 3781.38. Section 3781.28 requires notice at least two working days ahead, leaving out the day of notice, and excavation must begin within 16 calendar days of the notice, as the law has no fixed ticket life. Private plant lines are usually not marked.

Around Canton

Meyers Lake, Hills and Dales, East Canton, North Canton, Louisville and Massillon are near Canton. We work in those communities too.

For cleaning work, describe the structure, what is in it and roughly how much, with photos if possible. For line work, send the address, the line and the problem. We follow up with our questions.