Underground Power Distribution & Civil Electrical Services

Reliable Underground Electrical Infrastructure Across the Niagara Region

At Sid Grabell Contracting, we specialize in comprehensive underground power distribution and civil electrical services for commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility projects. From trench excavation to conduit installation, concrete encasement, and vault placement, our experienced crews deliver high‑quality underground electrical infrastructure with safety and code compliance at the forefront.

Whether you’re building new distribution systems, expanding an existing site, or upgrading utility infrastructure, we provide dependable solutions to keep your project on schedule and on budget.

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Civil Excavation & Trenching for Underground Utilities

Our team performs precision trenching and excavation to prepare the groundwork for underground electrical systems. Using excavators and support equipment, we dig and prepare trenches for the installation of electrical conduits, raceways, and utility distribution systems, ensuring proper depth, grading, and soil preparation.

• Excavation for electrical conduit and raceway systems
• Sand bedding and compaction in rocky or specified soils
• Compliance with depth and separation requirements for electrical utilities
• Coordination with locates and underground utility providers

We handle projects of all sizes, from site‑wide distribution builds to targeted excavation for specific electrical infrastructure.

Conduit & Raceway Installation

We install a range of conduit systems including DB2 conduit, rigid PVC conduit, and HDPE pipe for primary and secondary power distribution, communications pathways, and future‑ready utility infrastructure. These conduit networks serve as the backbone of underground electrical systems.

Our conduit services include:

Primary and secondary power conduit systems for electrical distribution
Raceway installation for communications, fiber, coaxial, and control cables
Conduit placement for feeder lines to outbuildings, pumping stations, and sites
Protective measures and separation between power, communications, and lighting circuits

Conduit pathways are designed for durability, accessibility, and compliance with local and utility standards.

Trenchless Services Integration

For sections of a job where trenching is not feasible or would cause surface disruption, we integrate trenchless solutions such as directional drilling and hydro excavation into underground power and civil installations. These methods allow for conduit installation beneath roads, pavements, and existing infrastructure without open excavation.

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Concrete Vaults, Pull Boxes, & Equipment Foundations

We provide excavation, placement, and installation of concrete vaults, pull boxes, transformer pads, and equipment foundations as part of underground power distribution infrastructure. These structures protect critical electrical connections and provide accessible points for maintenance and future expansion.

Our civil electrical crews:

Excavate and place concrete vaults and pull boxes
Integrate transformer pads and switchgear foundations
Coordinate precision placement using boom trucks and mobile lifting equipment
Ensure accurate alignment with electrical design and utility requirements

Precast and cast‑in‑place vault solutions deliver secure and long‑lasting support for underground electrical infrastructure.

Lighting & Site Electrical Infrastructure

We install underground conduit and associated civil work for site lighting systems, including parking lot, roadway, and exterior facility lighting. This includes vertical infrastructure support such as pole bases, concrete foundations, and electrical connections. Our services cover:

Excavation and trenching for lighting circuits
Augering or hydro excavation for pole foundations
Pouring and finishing concrete lighting bases
Conduit installation for power and control wiring

Lighting infrastructure is integrated into the overall distribution system to ensure dependable performance and code compliance.

Power Distribution to Outbuildings & Utility Sites

Our underground civil team installs conduit and power distribution systems for:

Outbuildings and auxiliary structures
Pumping stations and wet wells
Utility sheds and remote service buildings
Temporary and permanent feeds for infrastructure projects

We understand the importance of reliable power delivery throughout large facilities and distributed sites. Our installations provide secure and code‑compliant connections for any project type.

Communications & Low‑Voltage Civil Infrastructure

In addition to electrical power infrastructure, we install underground pathways for communications and data systems, including conduit for fiber, coaxial, and multi‑strand communication cables. This ensures your site’s electrical and communications systems are built on a coordinated underground infrastructure platform.

We provide:

Conduit and raceway installation for fiber optic and communication cables
Burial and separation of communication systems per local and utility standards
Coordination with telecommunications contractors and utility providers

Underground communications infrastructure is critical for modern facility connectivity and future scalability.

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Service Area – Underground Power & Civil Electrical Services

We proudly provide underground electrical infrastructure and civil electrical services throughout the Niagara Region and surrounding communities, including:

Fort Erie, Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara‑on‑the‑Lake, Pelham, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, Welland, and West Lincoln, Ontario.

No matter the size or complexity of your civil electrical or underground distribution project, Sid Grabell Contracting delivers reliable, code‑compliant solutions tailored to your site and specifications.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

All underground power distribution and civil electrical work is performed in accordance with Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) standards (ECRA/ESA #7009079) and local building and utility codes. Our crews are trained in safe excavation practices, underground utility coordination, and civil‑electrical construction methods to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.