Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Utility Construction & Storm Restoration Services
Ertel Construction has been a leader in the utility industry for over three decades, built on a foundation of service excellence and dedication to customers and employees. We specialize in utility construction, broadband data network installations, and storm restoration services across the Southeast, serving Fortune 500 energy companies and telecommunications providers. Our focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency enables clients to meet their service commitments through critical infrastructure projects. With expertise in overhead and underground line installations, reconductoring, and fiber-optic networks, we provide on-time, on-budget solutions for both routine and emergency scenarios.Our storm response teams mobilize rapidly to restore power after hurricanes, ice storms, and other disasters, supported by a workforce trained in safety protocols and regulatory compliance. We maintain long-term partnerships with major energy providers, demonstrating our ability to scale operations while upholding quality standards. Our commitment to employee welfare ensures a stable, professional workforce that represents our values on every project site.
Services
Utility Construction
Network Maintenance
Storm Restoration
Fiber Optic Installation
Reconductoring
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have 30+ years of experience in utility construction and storm restoration
- Our crews provide rapid response to hurricanes, ice storms, and disasters
- We maintain compliance with government requirements for public projects
- Our safety protocols ensure protection for workers and the public
- We serve Fortune 500 energy companies and major telecommunications providers
What people say
Quick power restoration
Professional crews
Reliable service
Experienced teams
Effective storm response
Services
Utility Construction
We install and maintain electric, natural gas, and broadband networks across the Southeast. Our crews handle overhead and underground line projects, trenching, and directional boring for energy providers. With decades of experience, we complete complex installations while minimizing disruptions to end-users.
Storm Restoration
Our specialized teams respond to hurricanes, ice storms, and other disasters within 48 hours. We restore power to affected areas using experienced crews trained in rapid deployment. Past projects include Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Isaac recovery efforts across multiple states.
Fiber Optic Installation
We deploy fiber-optic networks for telecommunications providers, including aerial and underground cabling. Our technicians ensure minimal service disruption during installations. Current projects support government contracts and major broadband expansion initiatives.
Network Maintenance
Our crews perform proactive maintenance and emergency repairs on utility poles, transformers, and transmission lines. We replace damaged equipment and conduct circuit corrections to reduce outages. Services cover both urban and rural infrastructure.
Reconductoring
We replace aging conductors with advanced materials to meet growing electricity demands. This process improves grid capacity without requiring new right-of-way construction. Our teams follow strict safety protocols during these high-voltage upgrades.
People
Tom Ertel
Founder
Tom Ertel founded Ertel Construction in 1978 after working with his father in the utility industry. With over 30 years of experience, he built the company into a trusted partner for major energy providers while maintaining a focus on employee safety and service excellence.
Questions
What services does Ertel Construction provide?
We offer utility construction, storm restoration, fiber-optic installation, network maintenance, and reconductoring services for energy and telecommunications providers.
How quickly can Ertel respond to storm emergencies?
Our storm teams mobilize within 48 hours and have restored power to 100% of affected customers in as little as four days during past hurricane responses.
What safety measures does Ertel prioritize?
We conduct daily safety assessments, train crews in emergency protocols, and maintain compliance with OSHA and utility industry standards for worker and public safety.
Which regions does Ertel serve?
We operate primarily in the Southeast United States, with recent projects in West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, and New Jersey.
How long has Ertel Construction been in business?
Founded in 1978, we have provided utility construction and storm restoration services for over 45 years with a consistent focus on reliability and safety.
