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The Crew Behind Every Job

Santa Cruz Utility Inc was founded by Brian and Jonathan — two Santa Cruz locals who saw a need for a reliable, quality-focused underground utility contractor right here in their community. We're not a big corporation. We're your neighbors, and we treat every job like it's our own property.

Our Work

Formwork

Concrete Prep

Underground Pipe Installation

Trenchwork

Electrical Conduits

Water & Sewer Lines

Site Excevation

Services

Water


New water main installations, domestic service tie-ins, meter sets, and water system upgrades for residential, multi-family, and commercial projects. Fully coordinated with SCWD and local utilities.

Sewer


Full sewer lateral installation and main line work including trenching, pipe laying, slope verification, and city/county connection. We handle permitting and final inspection coordination.

Power


Underground electrical conduit installation coordinated with PG&E and private electricians. Pull boxes, junction vaults, and primary/secondary service runs for any project size.

Gas


Underground gas service lines for new construction and renovations, including trench excavation, pipe installation, pressure testing, and full PG&E utility coordination.

Fire


Underground fire service mains, FDC connections, and hydrant leads for commercial and multi-family developments. Installed to NFPA standards and local fire department requirements.

Communications


Underground conduit for communications, fiber optic, cable, and low-voltage systems. Coordinated with utility providers for new construction and infrastructure projects.

Excavation


Precision excavation, shoring where required, native or engineered backfill, and compaction. We leave your site clean, compacted, and ready for the next trade.

Traffic Control


Utility crossings under active roadways via open-cut or directional boring. Full traffic control, encroachment permit management, and City/County coordination handled by our team.

Full Site Utility Packages


Underground conduit for communications, fiber optic, cable, and low-voltage systems. Coordinated with utility providers for new construction and infrastructure projects.

Why Us

Built Different.
Built Right.


We don't subcontract our core work. The crew you meet on day one is the crew that finishes your project — skilled, accountable, and invested in Santa Cruz's future.


Licensed, Bonded, & Insured

Santa Cruz Utility has a Class A General Engineering License — CSLB #1133574. Full liability and workers' comp coverage on every project.


Deep Local Knowledge

We know Santa Cruz's soil conditions, utility companies, permit offices, and inspectors. Fewer surprises, faster closeouts.


Direct Owner Communication

Brian and Jonathan are reachable throughout your project. No call centers, no layers of management — just straight answers.

Class A

General Engineering


The highest tier of contractor license — required for large utility and infrastructure work.

9+

Utility Services


One contractor handling every underground system on your project.

100%

Local Crew


Every worker is from the Santa Cruz area — invested in our community's quality.

Exclusively Serving

Santa Cruz County


Serving Santa Cruz County exclusively means faster response and deeper expertise.

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