Underground Utility Contractor in Livonia, MI

Livonia is a city in Wayne County, with an estimated 93,113 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 36 square miles of land.

Water service replacements

A water service, the line from the curb or the meter to the house, may need replacing because it leaks repeatedly, because its material is no longer acceptable to the water utility, or because a renovation needs more flow. Whatever the reason, the job has a familiar shape.

First, the responsibilities are confirmed: which part of the line belongs to the utility and which to the owner, and what the utility requires for the new service's material, depth and connection.

Second, the route is chosen. The new line can follow the old one, or take a new path that avoids a driveway, a tree or an addition. Directional drilling can carry it beneath obstacles between two small pits; an open trench is simpler across lawn.

Third, the work: a MISS DIG 811 locate, exposure of other lines near the route with hydro excavation, installation and connection at both ends, testing, and restoration.

Sewer laterals, storm connections and conduit follow similar steps. We work for homeowners, landlords, businesses and public owners.

Notice before excavation

MISS DIG 811 receives locate requests under Michigan's Public Act 174 of 2013. Michigan law (MCL 460.725) requires at least 72 hours of notice, or three business days, and no more than 14 calendar days, and a ticket is valid for 21 days (180 days for long projects).

Livonia and nearby cities

Farmington, Plymouth, Garden City, Westland, Dearborn Heights and Farmington Hills are near Livonia. We work in those cities too.

If the water utility has sent you a notice about your service line, include it with the request; it usually says what is required. Otherwise, the address, a description of the problem and any photos are enough to begin the review.