Underground Utility Contractor in Columbia, MO

Columbia is the largest city in Boone County, with an estimated 130,900 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 68 square miles of land.

Campus-style properties

Properties with several buildings, such as campuses, hospitals, apartment complexes and office parks, usually own the underground lines between the public systems and each building. That private network is maintained by the owner's own staff and is rarely marked by the one-call process.

Work on such a network typically involves:

• the owner's utility drawings, reviewed together with the Missouri 811 marks;
• exposing the private lines at tie-ins and crossings with hydro excavation, to confirm their position, depth and material;
• planning shutoffs so that buildings stay in service, with valves located and tested beforehand;
• crossing walkways, drives and lawns that stay in use by directional drilling where possible;
• restoration to the owner's standard, often with specific requirements for turf and paving.

Storm structures and pits on such properties can be cleaned with a vacuum truck, and conduit can be added for lighting, security or power.

We also handle single-line work for homeowners, small businesses and public owners in Columbia.

Notice before excavation

Missouri 811 is the state's notification center under RSMo 319.010 to 319.050. The law (RSMo 319.026) sets the notice at no less than two and no more than ten working days, and a ticket is valid for 21 calendar days from the start date.

Around Columbia

Pierpont, McBaine, Huntsdale, Lupus, Ashland and Wooldridge are among the communities near Columbia. We work in each of them as well.

For a campus-style property, include the facilities contact and the drawings for the area of work. We reply with questions and a recommended approach.

Homeowners can start with the address, a short description of the problem and a few photos. Once we agree on the scope, we schedule the work.