With today's concerns about the environment, desire to use less destructive methods,
and cost to the individual as well as taxpayers, this procedure is fast becoming the preferred
method for underground utility installation. Directional boring becomes cost effective
for draining areas, established residential and commercial areas for saving trees,
backyard easements, and street repair. Directional boring results in a comparatively
small entry and exit hole without having to disrupt anything in between and is
a method that minimizes restoration and complies with state and federal regulations.