LANDMARK COMPANIES

Horizontal Directional Drilling

Precision Underground Installation for Utilities

Landmark Teams provides horizontal directional drilling (HDD) services for utility and infrastructure projects across the United States. HDD is a trenchless installation method that allows for underground conduit, pipe, and utility placement with minimal surface disruption, ideal for renewable energy sites, utility connections, road crossings, and environmentally sensitive areas.

With experienced operators and modern drilling equipment, we deliver efficient, accurate HDD solutions that integrate with project schedules and performance requirements.

Our HDD Capabilities

Modern Equipment & Experienced Operators

We use industry‑tested HDD rigs and tooling sized to project needs, operated by crews with extensive directional drilling experience.

Accurate Path Planning

Our team works with site engineers and developers to determine optimal drilling paths that meet depth, clearance, and alignment requirements.

Flexible Installation Options

HDD supports a wide range of pipe and conduit sizes, from small‑diameter utility lines to larger duct banks used in energy projects.

Minimal Surface Disruption

Because HDD installs utilities below the surface without open trenches, there’s less need for restoration, making it efficient and cost‑effective.

What Is Horizontal
Directional Drilling?

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) is a trenchless construction technique used to install underground utilities without the need for open trenching. By drilling a pilot path and then enlarging it to the required diameter, HDD allows installation of conduit, cable, pipe, or duct underground while preserving surface features like pavement, landscaping, or vegetation.

This method is especially valuable where traditional trenching is impractical due to existing infrastructure, waterways, roadways, or environmental restrictions.

When HDD Makes Sense

Landmark deploys HDD when project conditions call for:

  • Installations beneath roadways, driveways, or rail lines

  • Crossings under waterways or environmentally sensitive areas

  • Mission Critical Renewable energy or Data Center collection system installations

  • Utility connections in developed or constrained sites

  • On grade requirements for sewer or storm water drainage

HDD allows for precise alignment of underground utilities while reducing restoration needs and preserving surface integrity.

Why Choose Us for HDD?

  • Technical Expertise – Proven experience with horizontal directional drilling on complex sites.
  • Project Integration – We coordinate HDD operations with other site activities to help keep work on schedule.
  • Safety Focused – Job site safety remains a priority on every drill path.
  • Nationwide Support – Our crews are equipped and capable of support for projects across the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

HDD minimizes surface disruption, reduces restoration costs, and allows installations in areas where open trenching is impractical or prohibited.

Yes. HDD is frequently used on solar and wind farm sites to install electrical collection lines, communications conduit, and other underground utilities without impacting surface conditions.

Costs vary by site conditions, pipe size, and project complexity. HDD can be more cost‑effective when factoring reduced restoration, faster installation, and minimized surface disturbance.

Landmark’s HDD equipment supports installation of a broad range of conduit and pipe diameters, chosen to match project specifications.

MIDWEST ROOTS.
NATIONAL REACH.

While headquartered in the Upper Midwest, Landmark has supported agricultural and renewable energy projects across the country. Each site presents unique soil conditions, infrastructure challenges, and coordination requirements. Our team is equipped to adapt.

Our reputation is built on reliability, professionalism, and delivering solutions that work long after construction wraps up.

WORK WITH LANDMARK

Planning a drainage or underground infrastructure project?

Whether you’re managing farmland improvements or overseeing a renewable energy site, our team is ready to discuss your scope, timelines, and project needs.

Contact Landmark Companies to start the conversation.

MIDWEST ROOTS.
NATIONAL REACH.

While headquartered in the Upper Midwest, Landmark has supported agricultural and renewable energy projects across the country. Each site presents unique soil conditions, infrastructure challenges, and coordination requirements. Our team is equipped to adapt.

Our reputation is built on reliability, professionalism, and delivering solutions that work long after construction wraps up.

WORK WITH LANDMARK

Planning a drainage or underground infrastructure project?

Whether you’re managing farmland improvements or overseeing a renewable energy site, our team is ready to discuss your scope, timelines, and project needs.

Contact Landmark Companies to start the conversation.