Trenching and Directional Boring in Greensboro, North Carolina and The Surrounding Areas
Expert Plowing, Boring, and Excavation Services
Trenching
We dig precise, code-ready trenches for water, sewer, electrical, and communication lines across the region. Our crew controls depth and grade carefully, giving your utility installers clean, stable channels that make laying and connecting lines faster, safer, and more reliable.
Boring
Our boring services let us route utility pathways beneath obstacles without tearing up the surface above. We push clean bores under structures and hardscapes, protecting your landscaping, pavement, and existing improvements while creating dependable channels ready for utility lines to be installed.
Plowing
We use utility plowing to install conduit and lines with minimal ground disruption, pulling material directly into the earth. Our approach reduces surface damage and speeds up your timeline, making it an efficient choice for longer runs across open, workable terrain.
CALL US: 336-202-3590
WHY CHOOSE US?
25+ Years of Experience
Our team has extensive expertise in underground utilities, ensuring reliable, effective solutions for every project.
We Excel in Planning, Preparation, and Execution
We meticulously plan each step of the process, ensuring seamless execution and long-lasting results.
Fair Pricing for Premium Service
We believe in providing high-quality services at fair prices, giving our clients exceptional value for their investment.
Professionalism
Our commitment to professionalism and customer satisfaction sets us apart, ensuring a dependable and smooth project experience.
About Us
Lighthouse Underground 2, owned and operated by David Prater with over 25 years of experience, provides expert trenching, directional boring, boring, plowing, digging, brush cutting, and bush hogging services within a 100-mile radius of Greensboro, North Carolina. Specializing in comprehensive underground utility solutions, we excel in planning, preparation, and execution to ensure each project meets the highest standards. As a professional and dedicated team, we offer fair pricing while maintaining premium service quality. Whether you need precise trenching for utilities, electric car charger installation or efficient brush cutting for site preparation, Lighthouse Underground 2 delivers with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. From residential to large-scale projects, our team brings expertise and a commitment to excellence to every job, helping clients achieve effective, long-lasting results for their excavation needs.
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Digging
From footings and foundations to drainage and utility pits, we handle digging tasks of all sizes with precision. Our operators read the site, work around existing infrastructure, and excavate exactly what your project requires, keeping the ground clean and ready for the next phase.
Brush Cutting & Bush Hogging
We clear overgrown lots, fence lines, and access paths with heavy-duty brush cutting and bush hogging equipment. Our team reclaims neglected property quickly, cutting through thick brush, saplings, and tall growth so your land is open, accessible, and ready for site work.
Electric Car Charger Installation
We provide professional electric car charger installation with careful electrical planning, underground infrastructure preparation, conduit installation, and code-compliant connections. Our team delivers safe, reliable charging solutions that support long-term performance.
Excavation
We provide excavation services that move earth accurately and efficiently for utility, drainage, and structural projects. Our operators manage cut, fill, and grade with care, protecting surrounding areas and delivering a stable, well-shaped site that supports everything built or laid afterward.
Directional Boring
Directional boring lets us install underground pathways along a steered, precise route without open trenching. We guide the bore beneath roads, driveways, and landscaping, keeping surfaces intact while creating an accurate channel ready for utility lines to be pulled through.
Site Preparation
We get raw and rough ground ready for construction through clearing, grading, and shaping tailored to your plans. Our site preparation creates a level, stable, well-drained base, setting up your build or utility installation for a smooth, trouble-free start.
CALL US: 336-202-3590
Precision Preparation That Keeps Every Utility Project Moving in Whitsett, North Carolina
Lighthouse Underground 2brings more than 25 years of hands-on utility contracting experience to every project across Whitsett, North Carolina and the surrounding region. Owned and operated by David Prater, our team specializes in the underground groundwork that keeps residential and commercial developments moving forward. We handle trenching, boring, plowing, digging, and site preparation with the precision that comes from decades in the field, giving contractors, builders, and property owners a dependable partner they can count on. Our focus is the physical groundwork that makes utility installation possible. When the groundwork needs to be accurate and dependable, reach out to us to discuss the details of your next underground project.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you connect the utilities to my home or business once the lines are laid?
No. We focus entirely on the groundwork side. We handle the trenching, boring, plowing, and site preparation that create the pathways for utility lines, but the actual connection to your home or business is completed by the licensed utility provider or a qualified electrician or plumber.
What is the difference between open trenching and directional boring?
Open trenching involves digging an exposed channel from the surface, which works well in open ground. Directional boring installs a pathway underground along a steered route without disturbing the surface, making it ideal for going beneath driveways, roads, and landscaped areas you want to keep intact.
How deep can you trench for utility lines?
Trench depth depends on the type of utility and local code requirements. We set depth and grade to match the specifications your project and utility provider call for, whether that involves shallow communication lines or deeper water and sewer runs.
When should I choose utility plowing instead of trenching?
Plowing is often the better choice for longer runs across open, workable ground where minimal surface disruption matters. It pulls conduit or line directly into the earth, so we can complete extended installations faster and with less cleanup than open trenching in the right conditions.
Trusted Underground Groundwork Built on Decades of Experience
For more than 25 years, Lighthouse Underground 2 has built a reputation on doing the underground groundwork right. Based near Whitsett, North Carolina, and serving properties within roughly a 100-mile radius, we bring the same care to a single residential trench that we bring to a sprawling commercial site. Our specialty is clear: trenching, directional boring, boring, plowing, and site preparation that prepare the ground for utilities to be laid and connected by the proper providers. Contact us today to get your next groundwork job moving in the right direction.
Hours of Service
Saturday : Appointment Only
Sunday : Closed





