Scott Bros Utilities | Directional Drilling in Colorado

What Is Directional Drilling?

A modern way to install underground utilities — without digging up everything in between.

Directional drilling — often called horizontal directional drilling or HDD — is a method for installing pipes, conduit, and cables underground without digging a long open trench from start to finish.

Instead of tearing up a road, driveway, or yard, a drill rig steers a flexible drill head along a planned path beneath the surface. Once it reaches the other end, the pipe or conduit is pulled back through the hole as the drill returns.

The result: a clean, fast installation with almost no disruption to what's on top of the ground — whether that's a busy street, a finished landscape, or a creek you can't dig through.

No long open trenches

Safer around existing utilities

Faster project completion

Minimal site restoration

Vermeer D23x30 directional drill on site

Our Services

Professional directional drilling and electric conduit installation for utilities, general contractors, and homeowners across Colorado.

Directional Drilling

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for underground utility installation with minimal surface disruption. We bore under roads, driveways, landscaping, and existing infrastructure.

Electric Conduit Installation

Expert installation of underground electric conduit for power distribution. We work with utilities and contractors to deliver reliable, code-compliant conduit runs.

Gas Line Installation

Underground natural gas line installation using directional drilling for safe, code-compliant utility service to residential, commercial, and municipal projects.

Water Line Installation

Trenchless installation of water service lines and mains. Boring beneath roads, landscaping, and existing infrastructure keeps disruption minimal and projects on schedule.

Fiber Optic Installation

Underground fiber conduit installation for telecom, broadband, and data networks. Precision boring delivers clean, reliable pathways for high-speed connectivity.

Utility Locating & Planning

Pre-construction utility locating and bore path planning to avoid conflicts and ensure efficient, safe installations on every project.

Residential Services

Homeowner-friendly underground utility connections including electrical service lines, landscape-safe boring, and driveway crossings with minimal disruption to your property.

Built on Family.
Driven by Experience.

Scott Bros Utilities was founded by father Ron Scott and his two sons, Austin and Josh Scott — industry veterans who saw an opportunity to bring decades of directional drilling expertise under one roof.

With over 60 years of combined experience in underground utility construction, we've built our reputation on doing the job right the first time. As a family-owned business, every project gets our personal attention from start to finish.

We serve utility companies, general contractors, and homeowners throughout Colorado — delivering the same level of professionalism and quality regardless of project size.

In loving memory of Taylor Scott — son, brother, and friend.

Safety-First Culture

On-Time Project Delivery

Code-Compliant Work

Minimal Property Disruption

How We Work

A straightforward process from initial contact to project completion.

01

Consultation

We discuss your project scope, review site plans, and provide a detailed estimate.

02

Planning

Utility locates, bore path design, and permitting to ensure a smooth operation.

03

Execution

Our experienced crews mobilize and complete the work safely, on schedule, and to spec.

04

Closeout

Site restoration, as-built documentation, and final walkthrough for your sign-off.

Our Equipment

We maintain a fleet of well-serviced drilling equipment to handle projects of all sizes.

Vermeer D23x30 S3 HDD

Our primary directional drill — a versatile, high-performance unit built for utility installations with precision and efficiency.

23,000 lbs thrust/pullback
3,000 ft-lbs torque
Ideal for electric conduit and utility installations

CAT 303.5 Mini Excavator

Compact excavator for entry and exit pit excavation, site preparation, and backfill operations on drilling projects.

Compact footprint for tight job sites
Precision digging for pit excavation
Versatile for grading and site restoration

Vermeer Vactron LP873 SDT

Low-profile vacuum excavator for safe, non-destructive digging around existing utilities — essential for potholing, daylighting, and debris removal on drilling operations.

Non-destructive potholing around existing utilities
Drilling fluid and spoils management
Safe daylighting of underground infrastructure

Need details on our full equipment fleet? Contact us to discuss your project requirements.

Safety & Compliance

At Scott Bros Utilities, safety isn't just a policy — it's how we operate every single day. Our crews are trained, equipped, and committed to going home safe at the end of every shift.

Job Site Safety

Daily safety briefings, proper PPE enforcement, and hazard assessments on every project.

Compliance

We follow all local, state, and federal regulations including OSHA standards and 811 utility locate requirements.

Trained Crews

All operators are experienced and trained in HDD operations, equipment safety, and emergency procedures.

Quality Assurance

Rigorous QA/QC processes ensure every installation meets or exceeds industry standards and client specifications.

Get In Touch

Have a project in mind? Need an estimate? Reach out and we'll get back to you promptly.

Phone (720) 778-7766

Email ron.scott@scottbrosutilities.com

Location Colorado

Proudly Serving

Utility companies, general contractors, municipalities, and homeowners throughout Colorado.

Colorado's Trusted
Directional Drilling Experts

What Is Directional Drilling?