What should I expect during my fiber buried wire installation?
About 48 hours before work starts, you may see flags or paint markings in your yard. These show where underground utilities are located, including:
- Gas lines
- Electric lines
- Water lines
- Communication lines
Please let us know about any additional underground items, such as sprinklers or invisible pet fences. This helps our crew work safely and efficiently while properly caring for your property.
altafiber uses advanced installation methods designed to protect your property and existing utilities. In most cases, we use equipment that creates a narrow path, typically less than ½ inch wide, to place the fiber line underground.
If we need to cross a driveway, sidewalk, or landscaped area, we may use a specialized method known as directional boring to install the wire with minimal disruption.
No, you do not need to be home for the buried wire installation because it takes place outside your home. Please note that this is separate from your Internet installation appointment, which will require an adult to be present. To ensure our crew can safely and easily access the installation path, please:
- Unlock gates
- Secure your pets indoors
- Temporarily turn off irrigation systems
- Share any additional access instructions