When you’re building a custom home, every phase depends on the one before it. If the utilities aren’t in on time and done right, the whole job slows down. A failed inspection or incorrect trenching can halt progress, delay subcontractors, and increase costs.
Why Utility Installation Fails in Custom Home Projects
We’ve been called countless times to correct missteps in utility installation. Often, it’s not until after landscape or driveway placement that someone realizes a trench was too shallow, or a gas line needs to be redone because it didn’t meet code. These problems usually happen when contractors underestimate the complexity of custom home construction.
At Terra Contracting, we’ve handled gas, power, and telecom installs for custom homes across Southern Nevada for over 30 years. Builders and utility companies trust us because we know how to get it right from the start.
What Makes Custom Homes So Complex for Utilities?
Unlike master-planned communities, custom homes present unique logistical challenges that demand expert planning:
- Utility mains positioned far from the build pad
- Shared or narrow driveway access
- Protected trees, boulders, or landscape features that can’t be moved
- Tight work areas requiring hand-digging
- Steep grade changes that impact trenching depth
- Integration with high-end landscape designs
On top of that, trenching and inspection requirements differ between jurisdictions like Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Clark County. We have experience with all of them and we plan accordingly.
Comprehensive Dry Utility Solutions
We manage your entire dry utility scope from start to finish:
Electric Service Laterals
Terra Contracting is a DCA approved vendor for NV Energy.
Natural Gas Pipeline Installation
Terra Contracting contracts directly with SWG to install SWG facilities for your utility and has the SWG qualified staff to execute the work.
Telecom Conduit Systems
Conduit paths for the latest fiber system. Terra Contracting builds fiber infrastructure for the major carriers and will bring that expertise to your service lateral.
Vaults, Pull Boxes & Mark-Outs
Strategic placement considering future maintenance and homeowner needs.
Inspection Coordination
We handle all communication with utility representatives and inspectors, eliminating surprises and re-inspections.
Avoiding Rework: The Real Cost of Cutting Corners
Common mistakes that cost time and money:
- Shallow or uneven trench depths
- Utilities placed too close together
- Missing pull strings or mismarked conduit
- Vaults that block future access
- Failed inspections requiring full re-trenching
The cheapest bid isn’t cheap if it delays the whole job or ruins your schedule.
Build Your Dream Home on a Solid Foundation
If you’re building a custom residence and need expert installation of gas, power, or telecom laterals, Terra Contracting delivers reliability when it matters most. We’ll help you avoid common pitfalls, meet inspection deadlines, and ensure every system in your new home works perfectly from day one.
