Ogre & Above Plumbing provides in-house directional boring for water lines, sewer lines and underground utilities throughout Upstate South Carolina. As a licensed plumbing contractor with our own directional boring equipment, we can handle both the plumbing installation & replacement and the bore without outsourcing the boring portion of the project.
Directional boring allows Ogre & Above Plumbing & Electrical to install underground water and utility lines while minimizing excavation and property damage. Our equipment can bore beneath yards, driveways, sidewalks, asphalt, parking lots, landscaping, and irrigation systems. By limiting the need for long open trenches, we can help preserve your property and reduce costly restoration. Because we own and operate our directional boring equipment in-house, the boring work is handled directly by our experienced team.
Directional boring requires the right equipment, experience, and an understanding of the underground plumbing being installed. Ogre & Above Plumbing owns and operates our directional boring equipment in-house, allowing us to handle the bore and plumbing work as one coordinated project. This helps eliminate the need to bring in a separate boring subcontractor while giving customers one company responsible for the job from start to finish.
Drain cleaning and rooter services are essential, but sometimes the cost of unexpected plumbing work can be stressful. Financing gives you the flexibility to spread the expense out over time while still addressing the problem right away. This means you won’t have to delay important work that protects your home and plumbing. If you’d like to learn more about available financing, reach out, and we’ll walk you through the options.
Every underground project presents different conditions, which is why our team evaluates the proposed route before determining the best installation method. We handle residential and commercial directional boring projects for water and underground utility installations. From preparing the access points and completing the bore to installing the pipe and making the necessary plumbing connections, our team can manage the project from start to finish. The result is an efficient underground installation with one experienced contractor responsible for the work.
Traditional trenching can turn an underground utility installation into a much larger project than necessary. Directional boring can reduce the amount of excavation required and help avoid unnecessary restoration after the installation is complete. Depending on the project and site conditions, the benefits can include:
Directional boring provides an efficient way to complete underground installations while reducing the impact on your property. By choosing the right installation method for the site, we can complete many projects with less surface restoration and disruption than traditional open-trench excavation. Benefits can include:
Directional boring is a trenchless method used to install underground water lines and utilities without digging a continuous trench across the property. A boring machine creates a controlled underground path between access points, allowing the new line to be installed beneath the surface. This method can significantly reduce excavation and the amount of restoration needed after the project is complete.
Yes. Directional boring is commonly used to install underground lines beneath driveways, sidewalks, concrete, asphalt, and other finished surfaces without cutting a continuous trench through them. Our team evaluates the site, underground utilities, distance, and soil conditions to determine the safest and most effective route for the bore.
Yes. Directional boring is an excellent option for installing or replacing underground water lines while minimizing excavation across the property. Depending on site conditions, we can bore from the water meter toward the home and install the new water service beneath yards, driveways, sidewalks, and other obstacles. Our licensed plumbing team can handle both the directional bore and the water-line installation as one complete project.
Directional boring typically requires access points at the beginning and end of the bore rather than a continuous open trench across the property. The amount of excavation depends on the project, depth, soil conditions, existing utilities, and where connections need to be made. Our goal is to keep excavation to the minimum necessary while completing the installation safely and correctly.
Yes. Ogre & Above Plumbing & Electrical owns and operates our directional boring equipment in-house. This allows our team to coordinate the boring, underground installation, and plumbing connections without relying on a separate boring subcontractor. Having our own equipment also gives us greater control over scheduling and the project from start to finish.
The cost of directional boring depends on factors such as the length and depth of the bore, ground conditions, pipe size, existing utilities, access to the property, and the type of installation. Because every project is different, we evaluate the site and scope of work before providing pricing. Contact Ogre & Above Plumbing & Electrical to discuss your project and schedule an estimate.
The distance of a directional bore depends on the property, soil conditions, required depth, pipe size, existing utilities, and access to the work area. Directional boring can be used for both shorter crossings and longer underground installations where open trenching would cause unnecessary disruption. Our team evaluates each project individually to determine the safest and most practical route.
Before directional boring begins, existing underground utilities must be identified and the proposed bore path carefully planned. Our team uses utility markings, site information, and appropriate locating and excavation procedures to help determine where existing lines are located. Because every property is different, we evaluate the route and conditions before beginning the bore to help complete the installation safely.
Directional boring can be used for a variety of underground installations, including water lines, utility piping, electrical conduit, and other underground services. The appropriate installation method depends on the type and size of the line, required depth, site conditions, and existing utilities. Our team evaluates each project to determine whether directional boring is the right solution.
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