Serving all of Idaho
Directional drilling contractors in Idaho
This page covers directional drilling and boring across Idaho: the ground crews drill through, the permits that govern crossings of ITD roads and waterways, the work that keeps rigs busy in the state, and the cities where contractors are listed. Every bore in Idaho starts with a locate request through Dig Line (811).
Open territory · Idaho
Drilling contractors covering Idaho
No single contractor is listed for Idaho yet. Call the national line or use the form and the request is routed to a directional drilling contractor working your part of the state. Estimates are free. Drilling companies that want the Idaho listing can contact us; the first lead is free.
(855) 804-1434The ground in Idaho
The Treasure Valley is sand, gravel and cobble over basalt; the Snake River plain is lava rock near the surface, and northern Idaho has glacial soils and granite.
What is being drilled
Boise-area growth, irrigation and water-system crossings and fiber along the I-84 corridor.
Locates and permits
Every bore starts with a locate request to Dig Line (811); the member utilities mark their lines within the state's notice period, and private lines on the property need a private locator. Crossings of state highways are permitted by ITD, city streets and county roads locally, railroads by their own crossing agreements, and waterways by the state environmental agency and, where it applies, the Corps of Engineers.
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Idaho cities
Each city page covers the local ground, the typical work and the contractor covering it.
Drilling and boring services
Directional Drilling
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) for new underground utilities: steered bores under roads, driveways, parking lots, creeks and landscaping with no open trench.
Horizontal Boring
Horizontal boring for conduit, casing and carrier pipe where digging across a surface is not an option.
Auger Boring
Steel-cased auger bores for road, rail and railroad crossings that need a straight, on-grade casing.
Pipe Boring
Boring and pulling in HDPE or steel product pipe from a few inches up to large-diameter casings.
Fiber Optic Drilling
Directional drilling for fiber and communications duct: long bores, multiple ducts in one pull, tight easements.
Electrical Conduit Drilling
Bores for primary and secondary power conduit, lighting circuits and site electrical feeds.
Utility Drilling
Multi-utility installs for developers and utilities: power, gas, water, sewer and telecom on one site plan.
Sewer Line Drilling
Directional drilling and boring for new gravity-adjusted force mains, laterals and sewer crossings.
Water Main Drilling
HDD installation of new water mains and service lines, including creek and road crossings.
Gas Line Drilling
Bores for new natural gas mains and services, coordinated with the utility and its operator-qualification rules.
Idaho drilling questions
Who marks utilities before a bore in Idaho?+
The contractor files a ticket with Dig Line (811) and the member utilities mark their lines within the state's required notice period. Private lines on the property are not covered and need a private locator.
What permit does a road crossing need in Idaho?+
A crossing of a state highway needs a utility accommodation or encroachment permit from ITD; city streets and county roads are permitted locally. Railroads issue their own crossing agreements, and waterway crossings may need state environmental or Corps of Engineers review.
How does Idaho ground affect a bore?+
The Treasure Valley is sand, gravel and cobble over basalt; the Snake River plain is lava rock near the surface, and northern Idaho has glacial soils and granite.
Who is drilling in Idaho right now?+
Boise-area growth, irrigation and water-system crossings and fiber along the I-84 corridor.