Run Electrical Conduit Under Sidewalk

We show the easiest way using rigid conduit.

Run electrical conduit under sidewalk.

This allows you to install the conduit under the slab in a location where it is well protected. In general bury metal conduits at least 6 inches below the soil surface. These approaches might eventually work but they involve far more work far more digging and probably far more profanity than is necessary. If you use a pressure washer you can actually use a pipe to help control the size of the tunnel.

We provide our customers with helpful videos so they can complete their diy installation. The most efficient and cost effective way to bore under an obstacle is to create a hole using the power of water. Run electrical wires underground to reach sheds lights patios and other locations following safe wiring practices. Most imagine they have to dig their way through or even jab a tunnel through using a straight pick.

As you start to cut the soil with the water insert a pipe that is a little longer than the sidewalk is wide. You may also run them at a depth of 4 inches under a 4 inch concrete slab. A 2 inch diameter pathway one foot under the sidewalk should not create any type of structural problem for the sidewalk. Under your driveway the conduits must be below a depth of 18 inches and under a public road or alleyway they must be buried below 24 inches.

Tunneling under a sidewalk isn t difficult but the best way to do so is far from obvious. This article explains how to dig and run pipe under an obstacle such as a driveway or sidewalk. Dragging extension cords across the yard to power the weed whip fumbling around in a dark shed most of us take these hassles for. The best time to run conduit is before your pour the concrete slab.