FAQ
Read through our most asked questions in plain language. If you don’t see your exact scenario, reach out—BoreForce will walk your site and provide a free, no-pressure quote.
Pricing depends on soil, access, and footage. Most short residential bores—like under a driveway or sidewalk—start in the low hundreds, while contractor or utility runs are typically priced per foot.
For a quick idea, use our ballpark pricing calculator. We’ll confirm the exact cost during a free on-site visit where we measure footage, check access, and finalize your quote before any work begins.
For a quick idea, use our ballpark pricing calculator. We’ll confirm the exact cost during a free on-site visit where we measure footage, check access, and finalize your quote before any work begins.
Yes. Directional boring installs conduit beneath driveways, sidewalks, and roads without open trenching. We drill a clean path, pull the conduit, and restore small entry/exit pits so the surface stays intact.
Most residential runs are 18–36 inches deep depending on utilities and surface type. We commonly install 1–2" conduit for power, water, gas, and fiber, with larger sleeves available for commercial work.
Yes. Our rigs and tooling are set up for Clark & Skamania soil—from dense clay to rocky mixes. We dial in bit choice, pressure, and slurry to maintain line and grade without surface breakout, even in tight backyards.
All of the above. We install conduit and sleeves for power, water, gas/propane, and fiber/communications, including multi-conduit pulls for future expansion.
We coordinate 811 locates for every project. Where lines are uncertain or crossings are tight, we use hydro-vac daylighting to visually verify and keep the bore path clear.
We backfill and compact entry/exit pits, collect slurry, rake and level, and replace sod, rock, or gravel as needed. You get a clean finish and proper drainage—not a mess to fix later.
Small residential bores often take a few hours once set up. Multi-crossings or longer utility runs can take a day or two. We schedule efficiently and keep you informed so access is restored ASAP.
Yes. We regularly partner with electricians, builders, telecom installers, and excavation crews, and we also quote direct for homeowners. Either way, the same crew and standards.
All of Clark County (Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and more) and Skamania County (Stevenson, Carson, North Bonneville, and surrounding communities).