Your Expert Guide Through the Utility Maze
We are Southern California's premier dry utility consultancy, specializing in eliminating the delays, confusion, and costly surprises caused by coordinating with SCE, SoCalGas, LADWP, and telecom providers.
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We provide priority support and specialized expertise to navigate the unique utility challenges of rebuild projects. Let us handle the complexities so you can focus on what matters most.
Our End-to-End Services
We manage every critical phase of the dry utility lifecycle to ensure a seamless, integrated process for your project.
Setting the Foundation for Success
Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies
Avoid costly surprises by identifying utility availability, conflicts, and constraints before you break ground.
"Will-Serve" Letter Acquisition
We secure the necessary commitment letters from all providers, a critical step for project approvals.
Preliminary Cost Estimating
Get a clear, upfront understanding of your utility costs to build a reliable pro-forma.
Engineering a Conflict-Free Path
Dry Utility Composite Plan
Our master plan integrates all utilities into one cohesive design, preventing field conflicts.
Electric, Gas & Telecom Design
We manage the specific design requirements for each utility, including Applicant Designs.
Overhead to Underground Conversion
Expert planning and design for complex conversions to meet city requirements or aesthetic goals.
Your Single Point of Contact
Utility Application Management
We handle all paperwork and submittals, tracking them through each utility's system until approval.
Easement & Right-of-Way Support
We assist in identifying and securing the legal easements required for utility infrastructure.
Proactive Communication
We act as the central hub between your team and all utility planners, providing clear, consistent updates.
From Trench to Energization
Temporary Power Coordination
Fast-tracking temporary power setup to keep your construction site active and productive.
Joint Trench & Installation Coordination
On-site oversight to ensure your contractors install trenches and conduits to every utility's exact specifications.
Final Connection & Energization
We meticulously schedule and manage the final hookups to get your project powered on schedule.
Maximizing Your Investment
Utility Refund & Reimbursement
We aggressively track and manage the complex refund process to ensure you recover every eligible dollar from the utility companies.
As-Built Drawing Submittal
We ensure accurate final drawings are submitted correctly to close out the project and finalize all agreements.
The DecisionConstruction Advantage
Dry utility coordination is a niche field where experience and relationships are everything. We are not just paper-pushers; we are proactive problem-solvers who know the people, processes, and pitfalls of the Southern California utility landscape.
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Mitigate Risk & Avoid Delays
Our proactive approach identifies potential issues months in advance, saving you from schedule-killing surprises during construction.
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Control Costs
We provide accurate upfront cost estimates and manage the utility refund process to ensure you never overpay.
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Gain a Single Point of Contact
Stop juggling calls with multiple utility planners. We become your dedicated advocate, streamlining all communication.
Developer Toolkits & Resources
We've developed these step-by-step guides to help you navigate the most common utility challenges.
LADWP Timeline & Checklist
A complete roadmap for navigating the LADWP new service process, from application to energization.
LADWP Underground Step-by-Step
Our expert guide to the specific requirements and processes for undergrounding your electrical service with LADWP.
SCE Underground Step-by-Step
Navigating SCE's Applicant Design program can be complex. This guide breaks it down into manageable steps.
Stop Guessing. Start Building.
Let's discuss your project. A 15-minute call with our experts can provide the clarity and direction you need to move forward with confidence.
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