Hampton Roads Underground Utility Contractor
Underground Utility Experts
Inlet Construction Inc. specializes in underground utility installation and infrastructure across Hampton Roads, Virginia — water, sewer, storm drain, and more.
20+
Years in Business
500+
Projects Completed
100s
Miles of Pipe Installed
98%
Client Satisfaction
Our Services
What We Do
From water main installations to complex storm drainage systems, Inlet Construction delivers safe, code-compliant underground utility work on time and on budget.
Service 01
Water & Sewer Installation
We install water mains, service laterals, sanitary sewer lines, and force mains for municipal, commercial, and residential projects. Our crews are experienced with all pipe materials and trench safety requirements.
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Service 02
Storm Drainage Systems
From catch basins and culverts to large-diameter storm sewer mains, we design and install drainage infrastructure that protects properties and meets Virginia DEQ and local stormwater requirements.
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Service 03
Site Utilities & Earthwork
We handle full site utility packages including grading, excavation, underground electric conduit, gas line coordination, and site preparation — serving general contractors, developers, and municipalities.
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Recent Projects
A sample of the underground utility work we're proud to have completed right here in Hampton Roads.
Water & Sewer
Deep Creek
Deep Creek
Deep Creek Bridge Replacement included utility relocations. The utlity work consisted of relocating of approximately 520 LF of 8-inch, 150 LF of 24-inch, and 140 LF of 6-inch watermain, installation of a 24-inch x 8-inch tapping sleeve and valve, abandonment of existing 6-inch, 8-inch, and 20-inch watermains, relocation of approximately 120 LF of 6-inch City force main, adjustment of manhole castings and valve boxes, 3 water service connections and 3 reconnections, and 2 sewer laterals, including all necessary excavation, connections, testing, backfill, compaction, and restoration.
Sewer
Timberlake Shopping Center
Timberlake Shopping Center
Completed the installation of a new sanitary sewer system consisting of one doghouse manhole and four new precast manholes. Work included installing approximately 822 LF of 8-inch and 10-inch SDR26 sewer pipe, along with new laterals, cleanouts, manhole frames and covers, and rain-stoppers. Storm drain conflicts were encountered during installation between MH 3 and MH 5, requiring coordination for potential ductile iron pipe modifications. Upon completion, the existing sewer system will be abandoned and flowable filled.
Sewer
Lincoln Ave
Lincoln Ave
Completed installation, testing, and operation of the temporary bypass pumping system to maintain existing sanitary sewer flows. Cleared and stabilized access to MH 004-224, replaced the existing manhole, and performed the required sanitary sewer point repair. Completed CCTV inspections and CIPP lining of the designated gravity sewer segments, with bypass pumping adjustments made as necessary to accommodate the work.
Sewer
Harbor Ln
Harbor Ln
Completed the installation of approximately 1,045 LF of new 8-inch SDR26 PVC sanitary sewer pipe between existing manholes along Harbor Lane and Harbor Court, including the installation of one new manhole. Work included connecting existing sewer manholes, transferring existing services to the new sewer system, and installing new 4-inch PVC laterals with cleanout assemblies at designated properties. Existing shallow sewer lines and approximately 82 LF of 6-inch cast iron sewer pipe were demolished and disposed of, along with completing designated sewer point repairs.
Water
Wythe Creek
Wythe Creek
Completed a total of 56 water service taps, including one 2-inch tap and 55 3/4-inch taps. All taps were completed to provide water service connections to the designated properties.
Sewer
Margate Ave
Margate Ave
Performed the installation of approximately 885 LF of new sanitary sewer pipe, including 12-inch, 10-inch, and 8-inch PVC SDR26 pipe, along with four new concrete sanitary manholes. Work included installing new manhole frames and covers with 22-inch Rainstopper inserts and connecting the new sewer lines to the existing system. Existing sewer infrastructure was abandoned in place using flowable fill, with designated manholes demolished or partially removed and disposed of as required. Concrete alley way was replaced as removed for the installation of the new sewer main.
Our Promise
Why Hampton Roads Chooses Inlet
Licensed & Bonded
Fully licensed in Virginia with comprehensive liability, workers' comp, and contractor bonding on every project.
Local Hampton Roads Team
We live and work here. Our crews know the soil conditions, local codes, and utility authorities across the region.
Safety First
OSHA-compliant trench safety, competent persons on every excavation, and a zero-incident culture from day one.
On-Time Delivery
We set realistic schedules and hold ourselves to them. Minimizing disruption to roads, businesses, and residents is our priority.
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Tell us about your utility project and we'll get back to you within one business day with a free consultation.