Horizontal Companies is a one stop solution for your Auger Boring needs. Whether you need to install a utility line or need equipment or advice to do it on your own we can help. We specialize in trenchless pipeline installation techniques like Horizontal Auger Boring, Pipe Jacking, and Large Diameter Tunneling and bring over 40 years of experience in this field.
   
     Based in Pinehurst, NC, the Golf capital of North America, we have drilled under highways, runways, railways, and indeed fairways. Depending on the job we offer customized solutions to provide cost effective methods of getting the job done right the first time.
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P.O. Box 5886 Pinehurst, NC - 28374 • Phone: 910-944-1670 • Fax: 910-944-1677 • Email: info@horizontalholes.com
Barbera Utility Contracting Inc. dba Horizontal Holes
Company Profile
Horizontal Holes and Horizontal Equipment Manufacturing are owned by Leo Barbera. Often referred to as one of the pioneers of Auger Boring, Leo brings over 40 years of experience to the field. Leo was the co-founder of American Augers, Inc. and the founder of Horizontal Holes and ... read more
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Horizontal Equipment specializes in building machinery for horizontal earth boring including Line and Grade Steering Systems, Boring Machines, Large Diameter Boring Attachments (LDBA) and so on.
     We manufacture customized Auger Boring and Tunneling equipment offering hydraulic or electric powered machines.    We carry Line and Grade Steering Kits for 12 in. to 48 in. casings. Additionally, we remanufacture old machines of any make and size. We can repair worn out frames or completely refurbish the hydraulics or drive trains in old machines.

Horizontal Holes specializes in Horizontal Auger Boring under highways, railroads, runways, and other crossings that cannot be completed using conventional methods.
     We can install pipelines from 12" in. to 10 ft. in diameter. We can also install box culverts of any size and dimensions. We typically work with general contractors who provide digging and lifting equipment, labor, and other implements that are readily available on the jobsite. We provide boring equipment and a crew with specialized training to get the crossing done right the first time.

Super Duty Auger Boring Machines
Large Diameter Boring Attachments
Steering Systems
    - Grade Kits
    - Line and Grade Kits
    - Water levels
    - Steering Rods and Rod Ends
Boring Accessories
    - Cutting Heads
    - Adaptor Saddles
    - Casing Attachements
48HEQ
LDBA
Leo Barbera, Trenchless Pioneer Honored ...
ASCE Manual (2004) Horizontal Auger Boring Projects
Trenchless Construction and Rehabilitation Methods, NUCA
Guide to Pipe Jacking and Microtunneling Design, NUCA
LAG Steering Systems Accuracy
City of Eden Meadow Greens - Sewer Rehabilitation
Large Diameter Boring Project at Brick Township, NJ
THE FORT WORTH EXPERIENCE - An Auger Boring Machine used to Jack Concrete Box Culverts under the Railroad
Clinchfield Coal Mine Job
Duncanville, Texas
Jacking Concrete Pipe, The Maryland Experience
Trenchless pipeline installation for water, sewer, gas etc.
Horizontal Auger Boring from 8" to 36" Casing
Large Diameter Boring for casing sizes greater than 36"
Steering on grade
Steering on line and grade
Installing Box Culverts
Jacking Concrete Pipe
Consulting
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