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Los Gatos, California

HDD BORING &
TRENCHLESS
CONTRACTOR
LOS GATOS

Los Gatos hillside properties, mature oak trees, and high-end hardscape demand a contractor who can bore under obstacles without a shovel in the ground. Based 15 minutes away in Santa Clara β€” we mobilize fast, protect your property, and get it done right.

Serving Los Gatos
UNDERGROUND UTILITY SERVICES IN LOS GATOS

Los Gatos presents some of the most technically demanding residential boring conditions in the Bay Area β€” hillside terrain, clay soils, dense root systems, and properties where a single foot of landscape damage can cost thousands to restore. We've bored under patios on Blossom Hill Road, through tight driveways in the Hills District, and alongside retaining walls on properties backing up to Vasona Creek. We know this terrain.

Whether you're adding an ADU on a tight Los Gatos lot, upgrading a PG&E service line, or installing solar or EV conduit without touching your driveway, trenchless HDD is almost always the right answer here. We're PG&E OQ Certified, fully licensed (CSLB #838568, A, B, HazMat), and carry all insurance from day one.

Residential HDD Boring

Bore under driveways, patios, retaining walls, and mature landscaping to install gas, water, electric, and sewer laterals β€” zero yard damage, no landscape restoration.

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ADU Utility Connections

All four ADU utility connections β€” power, sewer, water, and gas β€” bored trenchlessly in a single mobilization. We handle the boring from your main panel to the new unit.

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PG&E Gas & Electric

PG&E OQ Certified contractor. Full pre-bore crossbore drawings, bore productions, ITS card scanning, and post-bore documentation β€” all in-house.

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Solar Conduit Bore

Underground conduit for solar panel systems bored under driveways and slabs without cutting concrete. Fast, clean, and warrantied.

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EV Charger Conduit

Conduit from your main panel to your garage or parking pad for Level 2 or DC fast charger installations. Done in a day, no trenching required.

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Open Trench & Slot Trench

When boring isn't the right tool, we handle precision open trench and slot trench excavation β€” saw cut, dig, backfill, and patch back to match existing.

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Neighborhoods We Serve
WE KNOW LOS GATOS

We've worked throughout Los Gatos and the surrounding areas. If you're in any of these neighborhoods, we're your closest licensed HDD contractor.

Los Gatos HillsBlossom HillVasonaDowntown Los GatosShannon HillsMonte BelloLos Gatos–AlmadenBelgatosKennedyCollege Avenue DistrictSurmontGlen Ridge
Why Choose Apex
YOUR LOCAL LOS GATOS BORING EXPERTS

15 Min from Santa Clara

We're based in Santa Clara β€” Los Gatos is our backyard. No out-of-area markup, fast mobilization, and we know every street.

Hillside HDD Experience

We've bored on steep grades, around retaining walls, and under mature oak root systems without damaging a single tree.

PG&E OQ Certified

Fully certified for PG&E gas and electric bores β€” crossbore drawings, ITS card scanning, and all paperwork handled in-house.

ADU Specialists

Los Gatos ADU boom means we're constantly running utility packages β€” power, sewer, water, and gas in a single mobilization.

CSLB #838568 Licensed

A, B, and HazMat licensed. Fully insured. Protecting your property and your investment on every job.

Free Estimates

Most Los Gatos estimates turned around same or next day. Call (408) 849-6200 β€” we pick up.

Common Questions
LOS GATOS HDD BORING FAQ

Questions we hear often from Los Gatos homeowners and contractors before they call us.

Can you bore under my concrete driveway without breaking it?

Yes β€” that's exactly what HDD is designed for. We drill a precise underground path and pull HDPE conduit or pipe through. Your driveway stays intact. We only cut the surface at the entry and exit points, which are patched to match.

My Los Gatos property has hillside terrain. Is HDD still possible?

Absolutely. We've bored on grades up to 30%+. We adjust entry angle and drill path to account for slope. Hillside properties are actually where trenchless shines most β€” open trench on a slope means major restoration costs.

Do you pull permits for Los Gatos boring work?

We assist with the permit process and provide all required documentation. Encroachment permits for work in the right-of-way are typically required by the Town of Los Gatos β€” we've done this before and know what's needed.

How long does a typical residential HDD job take in Los Gatos?

Most residential bores are completed in one day. Longer runs or multi-utility ADU packages may take two days. We give you a realistic timeline before we mobilize.

Can you do both the boring and the PG&E paperwork?

Yes β€” we're PG&E OQ Certified. We handle the pre-bore crossbore drawings, the bore itself, ITS card scanning, and post-bore documentation as a complete package.

Do you work on older Los Gatos homes with unknown utility locations?

Yes, but we require all utilities to be marked by USA before we drill. For older properties with unmarked private utilities (pools, irrigation, old gas lines), we can coordinate private locating to ensure we bore safely.

Project Photos
RECENT WORK IN LOS GATOS

Real jobs from our crews in and around Los Gatos — bores under homes and driveways, PG&E service work, conduit, sewer and excavation. Tap any photo to enlarge.

Ditch Witch directional drill set up on a Los Gatos street for a residential bore
Los GatosDitch Witch directional drill set up on a Los Gatos street for a residential bore
Crew boring utilities beneath a raised house in Los Gatos with the drill staged under the floor framing
Los GatosCrew boring utilities beneath a raised house in Los Gatos with the drill staged under the floor framing
Backreamer pulled into the exit pit on a Los Gatos hillside bore
Los GatosBackreamer pulled into the exit pit on a Los Gatos hillside bore
Electrical conduit pulled back through the bore into the receiving pit, Los Gatos
Los GatosElectrical conduit pulled back through the bore into the receiving pit, Los Gatos
Apex crew member in a taped-off bore exit pit, Los Gatos
Los GatosApex crew member in a taped-off bore exit pit, Los Gatos
Excavator and compact track loader on a Los Gatos hillside utility job
Los GatosExcavator and compact track loader on a Los Gatos hillside utility job
Utility installation at a new Los Gatos estate home
Los GatosUtility installation at a new Los Gatos estate home
Compact excavator fitting through a tight carport, Los Gatos
Los GatosCompact excavator fitting through a tight carport, Los Gatos
Excavator working in a landscaped Los Gatos backyard
Los GatosExcavator working in a landscaped Los Gatos backyard
Bank of PVC electrical conduits laid in a hillside trench, Los Gatos
Los GatosBank of PVC electrical conduits laid in a hillside trench, Los Gatos
Compact track loader excavating beneath a raised house, Los Gatos
Los GatosCompact track loader excavating beneath a raised house, Los Gatos
Mini excavator and track loader working a coned-off street excavation in Los Gatos
Los GatosMini excavator and track loader working a coned-off street excavation in Los Gatos

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Google Reviews
5.0 STARS FROM BAY AREA HOMEOWNERS
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“He was careful to minimize the damage to the patio and set aside the removed pavers in a neat stack… helped me navigate the process with PG&E.”

Stephen L.Gas meter & panel relocation
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“Able to start on the job immediately… and dig underneath a retaining wall without damaging it. He has a deep understanding of the PG&E Greenbook.”

Steven M.PG&E electrical upgrade
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“Very tight quarters to do the boring and it was no problem for Dave. Work site was back to its original condition before they left for the day.”

Gary G.Residential bore
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NEED BORING WORK IN LOS GATOS?

Call or email for a free project estimate. We serve Los Gatos and all of Santa Clara County. Most quotes turned around within 24 hours β€” we pick up the phone.