Estes & Sons: Utility Contractor
A Utility Contractor is a licensed individual in the State of Georgia who contains the knowledge base and understanding to correctly and safely place utilities underground. While a utility contractor can vary in scope, Estes & Sons’ focus is primarily on storm drainage, sanitary sewerage, and domestic waterline placement.
There are many types of pipes used for underground utilities: ductile iron pipe, corrugated metal pipe, PVC, copper, etc. Each type of pipe has a specific purpose and benefit to jobs.
For example, corrugated metal pipe is commonly used for detention ponds. Detention ponds are periodically placed underneath the surface of the earth where there is not enough space to build and maintain stormwater drainage. CMP’s are placed underground and fastened together in accordance with plan scopes in order to store future rainwater runoff.
Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) is typically used for running water and sewer throughout a project. The pipe is a safe and strong metal that has the ability to maintain pressure from water or waste without leaking.
Underground utilities are everywhere; located just beneath the roads we drive on, sidewalks we walk on, businesses we support, and homes we live in. They are vital for our ever growing society in the United States, and globally.