Trusted Underground Utility Services in Asheville, NC
Sloan Underground Construction — The Boring Guys — is proud to serve the Asheville, North Carolina area with professional horizontal directional drilling and trenchless utility installation services. From downtown Asheville and the River Arts District to the Biltmore area, West Asheville, and surrounding communities throughout Buncombe County, our crew brings the same precision, reliability, and hands-on ownership that has earned us our reputation across the region.
Whether you're a homeowner in Weaverville who needs a new water line bored under your driveway, a business owner in Hendersonville looking to run underground electric, or a contractor working on a new development near Black Mountain, Sloan Underground Construction has the equipment and expertise to get the job done right — with minimal disruption to your property.
Why Trenchless Is the Smart Choice in Asheville
Asheville's mountainous terrain, rocky soils, and steep grades make traditional open-cut excavation especially challenging — and expensive. Trenchless methods like horizontal directional drilling are particularly valuable in Western North Carolina because they eliminate the need to dig deep trenches through rocky hillsides, navigate around mature root systems, or tear up established landscaping on sloped properties.
In a region where properties often sit on uneven terrain with significant elevation changes, directional drilling allows us to bore precise underground pathways without disturbing the surface. This is critical in neighborhoods throughout Asheville where older homes, historic properties, and carefully landscaped yards would suffer significant damage from conventional excavation. Our Ditch Witch and JT520 equipment handles the rocky conditions common in Buncombe County with the power and precision the terrain demands.
For commercial projects in the Asheville area — including utility work along busy corridors, new construction in the River Arts District, and infrastructure upgrades near the Biltmore — trenchless technology keeps traffic disruption to a minimum and avoids costly road restoration. It's faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective than traditional methods, making it the preferred approach for underground utility work in Western North Carolina.
Our Services in Asheville, NC
Sloan Underground Construction offers a full range of underground utility services to residential, commercial, and municipal customers throughout Asheville, NC and Western North Carolina. Every service uses trenchless technology to minimize disruption and deliver superior results.
- Horizontal Directional Drilling — Precision underground boring for installing utilities beneath roads, driveways, and landscaping without surface excavation. Our HDD services are ideal for Asheville's rocky, mountainous terrain.
- Water Line Installation — New water service lines and replacements using trenchless methods. Perfect for Asheville homes on steep lots where traditional trenching would cause erosion and property damage.
- Gas Line Installation — Safe, reliable underground gas line installation for residential and commercial properties throughout the Asheville area and Buncombe County.
- Electric Line Installation — Underground electric line installation to replace overhead wires and protect your power supply from storm damage — a common concern in Asheville's mountain weather.
- Fiber Optic Installation — Underground fiber optic cable placement for high-speed internet and telecommunications infrastructure across Asheville and surrounding communities.
- Conduit Placement — Professional underground conduit installation for electrical, communications, and utility lines using trenchless boring technology in the Asheville area.
- Trenchless Pipe Installation — No-dig pipe installation that saves time, reduces costs, and preserves existing infrastructure on Asheville properties.
- Residential Underground Utilities — Complete underground utility solutions for Asheville homeowners, including water, gas, electric, and fiber lines with minimal yard disruption.
- Commercial Underground Utilities — Large-scale underground utility installation for commercial properties, new developments, and municipal infrastructure projects throughout Western North Carolina.
Areas We Serve Near Asheville, NC
Our Asheville service area extends well beyond the city limits. Sloan Underground Construction provides trenchless utility installation and horizontal directional drilling throughout Western North Carolina, including:
- Downtown Asheville — Commercial and residential underground utility work in the heart of Asheville.
- River Arts District — Trenchless installations for Asheville's growing arts and business corridor.
- Biltmore Area — Underground utility services near the historic Biltmore Estate and South Asheville.
- West Asheville — Residential and commercial boring services in one of Asheville's most popular neighborhoods.
- Black Mountain — Trenchless utility installation for homes and businesses in Black Mountain and the Swannanoa Valley.
- Hendersonville — Underground boring and directional drilling services in Henderson County.
- Weaverville — Residential and commercial underground utility work north of Asheville.
- Buncombe County — Full-service trenchless utility installation throughout Buncombe County and the surrounding WNC region.
No matter where your project is located in the Asheville area, The Boring Guys are ready to bring our professional-grade equipment and hands-on expertise to your job site. The owner is on every job, ensuring quality and precision from start to finish.