A Partnership Since 1986

Since 1986, New River Electrical has been providing Underground Residential Distribution (URD) services to our customers in the greater Columbus metropolitan area as well as many rural communities across Ohio.  This work includes subdivision backbone construction and residential secondary service installations, primary cable replacement via directional boring, utility maintenance and faulted cable repairs, and until recently, cable injection.

In the urban Network Distribution centers of Columbus and Canton, New River Electrical has replaced over 275,000 circuit feet of Butyl-Rubber secondary cable and 50,000 circuit-feet of Lead Primary cable.  In addition, 280,000 circuit-feet of station exit cable have been installed/replaced.  Our Network Distribution crews also provide the knowledge and expertise to repair/replace network transformers and protectors.

What We’ll Do For You

Comprehensive Capabilities

New River Electrical can handle your entire project from start to finish. We have capabilities to prepare the infrastructure, such as digging and installing duct banks and manholes, to working alongside the utility to install cables and components. Our experienced underground technicians can provide the supervision, craft skills, tools and construction equipment to safely and productively install turnkey underground installations up to 34.5kv in both urban and residential settings. Whatever your city needs, we’ve got the expertise to do it right.

Proven Expertise

Over the past decade, we have worked in numerous cities like Columbus, Ohio, and Roanoke, Virginia, to upgrade their underground network systems all while upholding our strenuous safety standards. In our 67 year tenure, we have established a reputation of providing high-quality supervision, excellent workmen, and on time and well-built projects all at a reasonable cost while having 90% of our annual business continuing from repeat customers. We build trusted relationships with all our customers so that they can lean on us in all aspects of their project. 

Fleet of Owned Equipment

Our personally owned fleet of specialty equipment is designed for this type of work, meaning it helps us get the job done efficiently and safely. New River Electrical has three regional full-service support centers and factory-trained and certified technicians across the full spectrum of equipment. We can proudly say our fleet is one of the most comprehensive, diversified, and cutting-edge fleets of equipment and trucks in the industry. When you work with New River, you’ll find we have the ability to provide every tool to make  your Underground Distribution and Network install run as smoothly as possible. 

Turn-key, Custom Experience

At New River, we’ve found that no project is the same. With a variety of complex worksites, jobs, and goals from our clients, we have built an organization that has the knowledge to tackle every challenge. With our completely custom turn-key experiences, we can guarantee that when we finish your project, the lights will still be running. Whether you need us to purchase cable, provide thermal imaging, survey and draw documentation, or simply handle the install, our goal is to create an entirely custom experience to meet your project’s every need. Simply give us the engineering plans, and we’ll make it happen from start to finish.

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