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  • Water

    Water

    Efficient services, repairs, and replacements of water mains, valves and hydrants.

  • Sewer

    Sewer

    Innovative directional drilling for sanitary, gravity, and pressurized sewer installations, replacements, and repairs.

  • Electrical

    Electrical

    Reliable site and street lighting, cable and conduit plowing, and GPS mapping of new and existing utilities.

  • Communication

    Communication

    Cutting-edge OSP pathway design, manhole and handhole placement, and fiber installation through new or existing pathways.

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Our Projects

  • Maintenance repairs and installations of new water and sewer services throughout the town of Cape Charles

    Virginia American Water - Cape Charles Water and Sewer Service

  • HDD of water and leachate lines

    Dominion Chesterfield Power Station - HDD of Water and Leachate Lines

  • OSP Fiber VATI Contract

    Eastern Shore of Virginia Broadband Authority - OSP Fiber VATI Contract

  • Horizontal directional drilling of new electrical and communication lines to operate new signs throughout the naval base.

    Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - Wayfinding Signage Upgrade

  • A construction site with a "Ditch Witch" JT9 drilling machine in the foreground and a white pickup truck with a large red cable reel in the background, near an industrial building with metal framework and fence.

    NAS Oceana - OSP Fiber Pathways

  • Horizontal directional drilling of new electrical and communication lines to operate new upgrades to the Loch Ness Monster Roller Coaster

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg - Loch Ness Monster Upgrades

  • Road construction site with workers under a blue canopy and traffic cones, excavator nearby.

    HRSD Wachapreague - Sewer Collection

  • Underground installation of audio, antenna, and network cables throughout the Gardens for outdoor speakers and other devices for special events

    Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. - Commandant's Gardens

  • Horizontal directional drilling of new electrical and communication lines for multiple projects on base

    Yorktown Naval Weapons Station - Electrical and Communication Pathways

  • Excavation of new electrical primary duct bank and horizontal directional drilling of new site lighting

    Chrysler Museum of Art - Perry Glass Studio Expansion

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Underground Connections is proud to serve the counties of Eastern Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula, and to keep its residents and businesses connected through innovative and sustainable trenchless utility work.

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Family-Owned. Team-Spirited.

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From humble beginnings, we envisioned more than just pipes and cables—we imagined a culture of excellence. With unwavering commitment, we’ve grown into one of Virginia’s leading Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) companies.

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Expertise: Our utility systems knowledge is unmatched. We dig deeper, work smarter, and redefine industry standards through cutting-edge technology.

  • Commitment: We invest in training, policies, and procedures. Our team thrives because we care.

  • Tomorrow’s Vision: As we navigate challenges, our passion for innovation and sustainability fuels our progress.

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Our Team

  • Allie Nowlan

    Allie Nowlan

    Founder and President

  • Ben Nowlan

    Ben Nowlan

    Founder and Vice President

  • Russell Fletcher

    Project Manager

  • Ronnie Nowlan

    Ronnie Nowlan

    Project Manager

  • Carl Knapp

    Carl Knapp

    Project Manager

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    Elijah Lopez

    Director of Operations

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    Lindsey Miller

    Office Manager

Meet the Team