Service
Aerial & Overhead Work
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About the service
Riddco provides civil support for aerial and overhead power and telecom infrastructure across Central Washington. This includes pole setting, anchor installation, and site preparation for overhead utility lines.
As a civil contractor, Riddco handles the groundwork and structural support. We do not perform electrical or telecom connections.
What sets our aerial work apart:
- Pole setting and anchor installation
- Civil support for overhead utility lines
- Site preparation for aerial infrastructure
- Transmission and distribution line support
- Civil contractor scope only
Common applications
- Pole setting for new overhead power and telecom lines
- Anchor and guy wire installation
- Site preparation and access for overhead line construction
- Pole replacement and relocations
- Civil support for transmission and distribution projects
How aerial civil support works
Riddco crews dig pole holes, set poles to grade, compact, and install anchors as specified. We prepare sites for the electrical or telecom crew who follows to string conductor and make connections. Our scope stops at the civil groundwork. We do not perform electrical or telecom connections.
Equipment and specifications
- Pole-setting equipment and anchor installation tools
- Excavation equipment sized for pole hole depth and ground conditions
- Civil contractor scope only, focused on groundwork and structural support
- Compliance with utility partner specifications for pole placement and anchor design
Powering the work
Our Equipment
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2010 International Placer
2010 International Placer truck used by Riddco for cable and fiber aerial builds across Central Washington. Supports pole setting, aerial line prep, and overhead utility construction projects.
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2011 International Placer
2011 International Placer truck used by Riddco for cable and fiber aerial builds across Central Washington. Supports pole setting, aerial line prep, and overhead utility construction projects.
Other Services
Underground utility work, start to finish.
Ready when you are
Ready to Put Riddco on Your Project?
40+ years of underground utility work across Yakima Valley, Tri-Cities, Kittitas, and Walla Walla. Call to talk through drilling, vac work, or emergency response.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a different question?
Call us directly. Darcy will pick up and answer.

Call us : 509-575-0489
What services does Riddco offer?
Riddco offers four core services across Central Washington: directional drilling with rock drilling capability, hydro excavation using two Vactor trucks, trenching and plowing for long-run cable and conduit, and aerial civil support for overhead power and telecom infrastructure. All four serve telecom, power, and civil projects across the region.
What areas does Riddco serve?
Riddco serves Yakima Valley, Tri-Cities, Kittitas Valley, and Walla Walla Valley across Central Washington. We also travel to communities throughout the broader region for active partner contracts.
Does Riddco take residential work?
No. Riddco is a commercial civil infrastructure contractor. Our crews and equipment are dedicated to telecom, power, municipal, and utility projects. For residential drilling, excavation, or home utility work, please contact a local residential contractor.
Does Riddco offer emergency response?
Yes. Riddco provides 24/7 emergency vacuum excavation and utility response for active commercial partners across Central Washington.
How long has Riddco been in business?
Riddco was founded by Gary L. Riddle in 1984. The company relocated to Yakima in 1989 and has been owned by Brett and Darcy Armstrong since 2009. We have served Central Washington's underground utility needs for over 40 years.
Who are Riddco's major partners?
Riddco works with Charter Spectrum under unit contract, plus Pacific Power, Benton REA, Columbia REA, Fatbeam, and Zero DB Communications, among other commercial telecom and power partners across Central Washington.
Does Riddco perform electrical or telecom connections?
No. Riddco is a civil contractor. Our directional drilling and Vactor truck work prepares sites for telecom and power infrastructure, but we do not make final electrical or telecom connections.
How do I get a quote from Riddco?
Call 509-575-0489 to talk to our team about your project. You can also email darcy@riddco.com. We typically return calls within one business day.
Is Riddco licensed, bonded, and insured?
Yes. Riddco maintains active licensing, bonding, and insurance required for commercial civil construction in Washington State.

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