Underground Utility Contractor in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is the largest city in Milwaukee County and in Wisconsin, with an estimated 563,531 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 96 square miles of land. Most of it lies in Milwaukee County, and small parts extend into neighboring counties.

Water services and who owns them

In many systems, a water service is split between two owners: the utility owns the part from the main to a point near the property line, and the property owner owns the rest, up to the building. When a service has to be repaired or replaced, both parts may be involved, and each owner sets its own requirements.

A service line job typically includes:

Confirming responsibilities

Which part belongs to the utility and which to the owner, and what the utility requires for materials, connections and inspection.

Locating

Diggers Hotline receives the locate request, and the gas, electric, sewer and telecom lines around the service are marked.

Exposing

The service and the lines near it are uncovered, often with hydro excavation, so that nothing else is damaged.

Replacing or repairing

By trench across the yard or by directional drilling beneath a porch, a drive or a tree.

Restoring

Backfill in layers and restoration of the lawn, walk or drive.

We also handle sewer laterals, storm connections, conduit and larger commercial, industrial and public work in Milwaukee.

Diggers Hotline before excavation

Wisconsin's one-call center is Diggers Hotline, under Wis. Stat. 182.0175. Notice must be given at least three working days ahead; there is no fixed ticket life, but a fresh notice is needed if digging has not started within 10 days of the scheduled start or stops for more than 10 days. Street openings also follow the right-of-way owner's conditions.

Milwaukee and nearby cities

Wauwatosa, West Milwaukee, Shorewood, Glendale, Whitefish Bay and West Allis are among the communities near Milwaukee. We serve each of them as well.

If the water utility has sent a notice about your service line, include it with the address and a short description. We read every request ourselves and reply with questions and a proposed approach.