Underground utility work is invisible once it is finished, which is exactly the goal. A new water main or sewer line should do its job for decades without anyone thinking about it. Getting there takes a series of steps that all have to line up.
Water, sewer and underground utility work is one of DiFabio Construction Company's three core divisions. Here is how a typical job comes together.
Locating what is already there
Before any digging in New Jersey, existing underground facilities have to be marked out through the state's One Call system (811). Streets carry gas, electric, telecom, water and sewer lines in close quarters, and knowing where they run is the first safety step on any utility job.
Opening the trench
The excavation is planned around the pipe: depth, grade, width and how the trench will be protected while crews work in it. On a street, it also means planning traffic control and keeping driveways usable where possible.
Installing or repairing the pipe
With the trench open and protected, the crew installs new pipe or repairs the existing line. Our facility is stocked with the most popular pipe sizes and types, which helps keep jobs moving and matters even more in emergencies. We explain why in why stocked pipe and material matter.
Backfill and restoration
Backfilling properly, in compacted layers, protects the new pipe and prevents the road surface from settling later. Then the surface is restored: pavement, curb, sidewalk or lawn. Because our masonry division handles concrete curbing and walkways, restoration can stay with the same company.
When it is an emergency
A water main break or a sewer backup does not wait for a schedule. Our crews are ready to mobilize 24/7 for water, sewer and structural emergencies. Call (908) 276-1347 any time.
For planned utility work, request a free estimate.
