Underground Utility Contractor in Elkhart, IN

Elkhart is the largest city in Elkhart County, with an estimated 53,690 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 28 square miles of land.

Manufacturing buildings and their yards

Manufacturing and assembly buildings often sit in yards full of stored materials, finished goods and trucks. Their underground utilities run beneath those yards: storm inlets and pipe for large paved areas, water and fire services, sanitary laterals from restrooms and break rooms, and conduit for yard lighting and gates.

Work in a busy yard has to fit around it:

• the area of work is fenced off while the rest of the yard keeps operating;
• crossings of drive lanes may be drilled so trucks keep moving;
• existing lines are traced from the owner's drawings and exposed with hydro excavation, since yard lines are usually private;
• pavement is restored to carry heavy loads.

Storm structures and catch basins in yards collect sediment and debris; a vacuum truck can clean them, which also shows whether pipes or structures need repair.

We also handle water service, sewer lateral, storm connection and conduit work for homeowners and small businesses in Elkhart.

Notice before excavation

Under Indiana Code chapter 8-1-26, a locate request goes to Indiana 811 before digging. The law sets the notice at no less than two full working days and no more than 10 calendar days before excavation; a ticket stays valid for 20 calendar days. Yard lighting and gate wiring are usually private.

Around Elkhart

Osceola, Bristol, Mishawaka, Goshen and Wakarusa are among the Indiana communities near Elkhart. We take on work in each of them too.

For a yard or a plant, include the site plan with the work area marked and the hours when trucks are moving; for a home, start with the address and a description. Photos help.

We reply with our questions and a proposed approach. Once the scope is agreed, we schedule the work.