
What Is Hydro Excavation? A Cleaner, Safer Way to Dig Around Underground Utilities
Hydro excavation is one of the safest ways to expose buried gas, electric, fiber, water, and sewer utilities before digging or directional drilling.

Hydro excavation is one of the safest ways to expose buried gas, electric, fiber, water, and sewer utilities before digging or directional drilling.

HDPE pipe is the best choice for horizontal directional drilling thanks to flexibility, corrosion resistance, and seamless fusion joints, which make it great for underground utility installations of all kinds.

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is the preferred method for drilling under a stream without disturbing the waterway or the surrounding environment.

Questions about horizontal directional drilling (HDD)? Learn how far and wide we can drill, about permits, and why boring is often the smarter alternative to trenching.

Wondering whether horizontal directional drilling or open trenching is more cost-effective? We break down HDD vs open trench costs, labor, restoration, and real-world examples to help you choose the right underground utility installation method.

Learn how horizontal directional drilling works, when it’s the best choice, and why L&N Zimmerman is trusted for trenchless utility installs across the mid-Atlantic.