As Colorado continues to be in a drought with increasing water restrictions, replacing aging and leaking mainlines is one of several avenues to reduce water waste. For property owners, HOAs, golf courses and commercial developers, maintaining and updating irrigation systems is vital preserving the beauty and value of the land.
If you have been putting off an irrigation upgrade because you dread the thought of trenches tearing through your pristine lawn or disrupting your business's traffic flow, there is a modern, surgical solution you should consider: Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) also know as Directional Boring.
Key Benefits of Directional Boring for Irrigation
· Minimal Surface Disturbance: HDD (protects existing landscaping, golf courses, and hardscape surfaces like parking lots and sidewalks, making it a "surgical" approach to underground utility line construction.
· Pinpoint Precision: State-of-the-art guided drilling systems allow crews to navigate complex underground environments, safely avoiding existing utilities and obstacles.
· Environmental Responsibility: This method is ideal for sensitive environments, such as wetlands or river crossings, and protects mature trees and site amenities.
· Efficiency: Directional boring often provides faster installation times, significantly reducing project timelines compared to traditional methods.
· Versatility: L & M Underground’s fleet is capable of boring through various soils and rock, handling everything from small sidewalk crossings to large scale irrigation mainlines for golf courses.
Real-World Applications
At L & M Underground, we have seen firsthand how HDD transforms irrigation projects:
· HOA Infrastructure: We recently assisted a local HOA with directional boring under a private road for combined electrical and irrigation purposes, ensuring neighbors weren't inconvenienced by road closures.
· Public Parks: We have worked with many city parks departments who choose HDD directional boring to protect mature trees and pedestrian areas while installing high-density polyethylene (HDPE) mainlines.
· Commercial Projects and Golf Courses: We have assisted many irrigation, landscaping and golf course contractors with their large irrigation projects by boring the segments that go under sidewalks, golf cart paths, irrigation ditches, roadways, ponds or pristine landscape or hardscape areas. With our assistance these contractors are able to cut project costs and speed up project timelines.
Why Partner with L & M Underground?
With over 26 years of experience in Colorado, L & M Underground, Inc. has evolved into a reputable trusted force for underground utility installation ensuring thorough planning, safety, and quality performance on every project.
