Underground Utility Contractor in Waukesha, WI

The city of Waukesha is the largest city in Waukesha County, with an estimated 71,461 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 26 square miles of land.

When a water source or a connection changes

From time to time, water systems change: a new main is built, a source is replaced, connections are moved or service lines are renewed street by street. When that happens, property owners may be asked to replace or reconnect their part of the service, or they may choose to do so while the street is already open.

If you have been asked to work on your service line, the useful steps are:

Read the notice

It usually says which part of the line is yours, what the utility requires and by when.

Gather the facts

Where the meter and the curb stop are, what the line is made of if known, and what lies over it.

Plan the route

The new line may follow the old one or a better route, by trench or by directional drilling beneath a drive or a tree.

Coordinate

With the utility's own work and inspections.

The work follows the usual steps: a Diggers Hotline locate, exposure of nearby lines with hydro excavation, installation and connection, inspection and restoration.

We also handle sewer laterals, storm connections and conduit for homeowners, businesses and public owners.

Notice before digging

Diggers Hotline receives locate requests under Wis. Stat. 182.0175. The law requires notice at least three working days before excavation and has no fixed ticket life; a new notice is required when work does not begin within 10 days of the scheduled start or pauses for more than 10 days.

Around Waukesha

Pewaukee, Wales, New Berlin and Brookfield are among the communities near the city of Waukesha. We work in each of them as well.

If the water utility has sent a notice about your service line, include it with the address and photos of the yard. We come back with our questions and a recommended approach.