Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Underground Utility Installation Services
Robinson Trenching has served the underground utility needs of Indiana and the Midwest for 50 years. Our family-owned business prioritizes customer service, safety, and environmentally responsible practices while continuously improving efficiency and quality. With over 150 years of combined experience among our office staff, we specialize in horizontal directional drilling, open cut trenching, pipe bursting technology, and heavy power line cable pulling. Our team maintains rigorous safety certifications including MICCS, OSHA, and confined space training.We serve major clients like Indianapolis Power & Light, Duke Energy, and the Indianapolis International Airport, operating under high-tech directional boring equipment that minimizes surface disruption. Our commitment to innovation earned us recognition as Indiana's first horizontal directional drilling contractor and a collaborative partner for Vermeer of Indiana's equipment development.
Services
Trenching
Directional Boring
Pipe Bursting
Open Cut Excavation
Duct Banks
Cable Pulling
Vac Truck Services
Confined Space Work
Manhole Work
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We have 50 years of specialized experience in underground utility installation.
- Our team maintains rigorous safety certifications including MICCS and OSHA.
- We operate cutting-edge directional boring equipment for minimal surface disruption.
- Our staff has 150+ combined years of expertise in horizontal drilling and excavation.
- We serve major regional infrastructure projects for utilities and airports.
Associations and certifications
- MICCS (Metropolitan Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety)
Services
Directional Boring
Our horizontal directional drilling creates underground pathways for utilities without surface disruption. This method suits sensitive areas like highways, waterways, and urban environments. Clients benefit from reduced restoration costs and minimized environmental impact while installing pipelines and cables.
Pipe Bursting
This trenchless technology replaces aging underground pipes without excavation. We break existing pipelines while pulling new ones into place. Municipalities and utilities use this for sewer and water line upgrades with minimal service disruption and lower restoration expenses.
Confined Space Work
Our OSHA-certified team performs maintenance and installation in underground manholes and restricted spaces. Specialized training ensures safe operations around electrical substations and utility vaults. Clients receive reliable infrastructure work with strict adherence to safety protocols for worker and public protection.
Cable Pulling
We install heavy-duty electrical cables for power transmission projects. Our equipment handles high-voltage line placement in coordination with utility providers. Clients get efficient cable deployment for substations and distribution networks while maintaining safety standards.
Vac Truck Services
Our vacuum excavation trucks safely expose underground utilities before digging operations. This non-destructive method prevents damage to existing infrastructure. Clients use this service for precise utility locating in congested areas while complying with safety regulations.
Questions
What underground utility services do you offer?
We provide directional boring, pipe bursting, trenching, cable pulling, and confined space work for water, sewer, power, and communication utilities.
Are you certified for safety-sensitive projects?
Yes, we're MICCS-certified with OSHA-trained personnel for trenching, excavation, and confined space operations.
How do you handle environmentally sensitive areas?
Our trenchless technologies minimize surface disruption when working under rivers, highways, and urban environments.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate throughout Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois for underground utility projects.
Can you work near high-pressure utility lines?
Our team has specialized training for excavation near gas, water, and electrical transmission infrastructure.
Do you handle emergency utility repairs?
We focus on planned infrastructure projects rather than emergency repair services.
