Precision. Efficiency. Minimal Disruption.
Sellenriek Construction delivers industry-leading directional drilling services that provide greater efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability than anyone else in the Midwest. Here’s why organizations choose us again and again:

Highly Trained Operators

Our teams undergo continuous training and certification to execute projects with the highest standards of accuracy and safety.

Cutting-Edge Equipment

We own and maintain our entire fleet of directional drilling rigs, so you can depend on the best and most well-maintained machinery for every job.

Turnkey Project Execution

From site design in Springfield, MO to final testing in Duluth, MN, we manage your project from start to finish.

Proprietary Project Dashboard

Real-time updates and detailed tracking in a dashboard interface that provides complete transparency throughout the project.

Cost Savings & Efficiency

By avoiding disruptive trenching, we often reduce project timelines and costs, making directional drilling a more economical choice.

Minimal Surface Impact

Direction drilling services allow for underground installation without disrupting roadways, landscapes, or existing infrastructure.

Companies That
Trust Us

Industry Leaders Rely on Sellenriek Construction

What Directional Drilling Does

Directional drilling allows for the installation of fiber optic networks, utilities, and energy conduits beneath roads, rivers, and developed landscapes without surface disruption.

Whether extending broadband networks, relocating utilities, or installing underground power, directional drilling is the solution for infrastructure projects that require precision and longevity.

In addition to fiber and utility bores, our directional drilling capabilities also include civil on-grade services, fiber blowing, and manhole system installation. We have extensive experience with large-diameter bores- up to 36 inches- and the flexibility to go even larger depending on the project scope.Β 

Unmatched Project Transparency with Our Proprietary Dashboard- Powered by OpSource

Managing an underground drilling project requires real-time updates, detailed tracking, and clear communication. That’s why we’ve developed a proprietary project dashboard interface that provides complete transparency throughout the drilling process. With full access to project data, clients experience greater control, better decision-making, and complete confidence in project outcomes.

Live Project Monitoring

Track progress with real-time data on drilling depth, location, and bore path.

Interactive Mapping

GIS-based visualization of underground utility placements for better planning and coordination.

Risk Mitigation & Safety Compliance

Immediate alerts and adjustments to avoid conflicts with existing infrastructure.

Schedule & Milestone Tracking

Stay updated on every phase of the project with clear timelines and deliverables.

Our Work in Action: Successful Directional Drilling Projects

What We Do Today: Full-Service Infrastructure Solutions

Clint Smith

Callaway Electric​

β€œThey treat us like a partner, not just a client. It’s a relationship built on trust and responsiveness.”

James Scott

Bluebird​

β€œEverything they do is straight, aligned, and done with precisionβ€”it’s high-quality work that we can depend on.”

Matt Glover, Plant Supervisor

Mark Twain Rural Telephone Co.

“Sellenriek Construction has a solution for everything. Their team is reliable, skilled, and always ready to tackle challenges with expertise and dedication. They keep every project running smoothly and consistently deliver quality results you can trust and count on.”

Jim Bagley, CEO

United Electric Cooperative & United Fiber

β€œWorking with Sellenriek on our broadband expansion across Northwest Missouri has been a great partnership. Their expertise in fiber construction, attention to detail, and commitment to timelines have been key to our success. We value their professionalism and look forward to future projects together.”

Sam Farr, Vice President

Rally Networks

“We’ve worked with the Sellenriek Construction family for over a decade. Their team is skilled, professional, and genuinely wants us to succeed. Like us, they’re family owned and deeply involved in the community. If you need utility design, engineering, or construction work, you should definitely talk to them!”

How Does Directional

Drilling Work

Drilling Work

Drilling Work

1.

Site Assessment & Planning

Soil analysis, project mapping, and risk assessment to determine the optimal drill path.

2.

Pilot Bore Drilling

Our advanced HDD rigs create a small, controlled borehole along the planned path

3.

Path Expansion & Conduit Installation

The borehole is widened as needed, and utility conduits are pulled through seamlessly.

4.

Final Testing & Restoration

Ensuring proper conduit placement, stability, and project completion with minimal surface impact.

Who Uses Directional

Drilling

Drilling

Drilling

ISPs & Broadband Providers

Fiber optic network expansions for high-speed connectivity.

Municipalities & Utilities

Underground power, water, and gas line installation for city and county infrastructure.

Commercial & Industrial Developers

Utility integration for new developments and existing facility upgrades.

Renewable Energy Projects

Underground conduit placement for wind and solar energy distribution.

  1. Site Assessment & Planning – Soil analysis, project mapping, and risk assessment to determine the optimal drill path.
  2. Pilot Bore Drilling – Our advanced HDD rigs create a small, controlled borehole along the planned path.
  3. Path Expansion & Conduit Installation – The borehole is widened as needed, and utility conduits are pulled through seamlessly.
  4. Final Testing & Restoration – Ensuring proper conduit placement, stability, and project completion with minimal surface impact.
  • ISPs & Broadband Providers – Fiber optic network expansions for high-speed connectivity in Missouri, Kansas, and the upper Midwest.
  • Municipalities & Utilities – Underground power, water, and gas line installation in cities like Tulsa, Columbia, or Minneapolis.
  • Commercial & Industrial Developers – Utility integration for new developments and existing facility upgrades.
  • Renewable Energy Projects – Underground conduit placement for wind and solar energy distribution.

Directional drilling is ideal for installing underground utilities without disrupting surface infrastructure, such as fiber optic cables, water and gas pipelines, and power lines. It is particularly useful in urban areas, environmentally sensitive regions, and when crossing roads, rivers, or dense neighborhoods in Missouri or Nebraska.

Yes, directional drilling reduces labor and restoration costs by eliminating the need for extensive excavation and road closures. While initial drilling costs may be slightly higher, the long-term savings in time and surface repair make it the more economical choice.

The depth depends on the project requirements, but most installations range from 3 to 20 feet below ground, with the ability to go deeper when necessary for crossing rivers or major infrastructure.

Project timelines vary based on terrain, length, and complexity, but most HDD projects are completed faster than traditional trenching, often within days or weeks instead of months.

Start Your Next Directional Drilling Project

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