Southern Underground of Louisiana: Dependability, expertise and professionalism

When a main water line ruptured in Bogalusa on a recent morning, the phone at Southern Underground of Louisiana rang with a plea for help. More than 400 homes in the Washington Parish city were without water, and repairs needed to be made quickly.

Within an hour, Zachary-based Southern Underground had a crew— including the company’s founders—on the way to fix the broken line and restore service.

AT A GLANCE

Top executives: Luke Bennett and Bryan Hodges, Founders; Austin Bryce, Business Development Manager

Phone: 225.306.3037

Address: 4922 Rankin St., Zachary, LA 70791

Website: southernundergroundofla.org

It’s just one example of Southern Underground’s commitment to putting all hands on deck to help clients in their time of need. A utility contractor specializing in water, gas and sewer lines, drainage and sewer treatment facilities, the company works with everyone from industrial giants on expansion projects to developers building new residential communities to local municipalities that keep Southern Underground on speed dial for infrastructure emergencies.

“Our company has grown, but we’re still the tight-knit company that we’ve been since we were founded in 2015,” says Business Development Manager Austin Bryce. “The owners still answer the phone. We’re all here whenever our clients need us.”

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