"They installed a 100 foot pipe, 15 feet down with a 45 degree turn. It was an incredibly huge job. The job was done professionally, fast, efficiently and successfully. Joe and Orlando were professional, helpful and always there to answer my questions."
Bay Area's Underground Utility Experts
Since 2021, Total UC has delivered precision underground construction across the Bay Area. We're a self-performing contractor — no subcontracting the critical work.
Who We Are
Built on Expertise & Integrity
Total Underground Construction was founded by Joseph Dometita with a single mission: deliver precision underground utility work that cities, developers, and property owners can depend on. Based in San Leandro, we serve the entire Bay Area with water mains, sewer lines, gas pipelines, and trenchless rehabilitation projects.
We're a self-performing contractor — no subcontracting the critical work. Our crews show up on time, work safely, and clean up completely. That's the Total UC standard.
24/7 Emergency
Around-the-clock availability for urgent underground utility emergencies.
Free Estimates
No-obligation quotes on every project, large or small.
Licensed & Insured
California Class A General Engineering Contractor, License #1094194. Fully bonded and insured.
15+ Years Experience
Decades of combined field expertise across the Bay Area underground utility sector.
Founded on Field Experience
Joseph Dometita started Total Underground Construction after spending years working in the trenches — literally. He saw a gap in the Bay Area market for a small, highly skilled crew that could take on the projects larger contractors overlooked without sacrificing quality.
Today, Total UC handles everything from emergency water main repairs to full underground infrastructure buildouts for developers and municipalities. Every project is personally overseen to ensure our standards are met on every job.
We hold a Class A General Engineering Contractor license (#1094194), and we carry full bonding and insurance on every project we take on.
We never subcontract the critical work. Our crew shows up — every time.
Free estimates on every project. No surprises, no hidden fees.
OSHA-compliant procedures on every dig. We protect your property and our crew.
Customer Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by homeowners, developers, and municipalities across the Bay Area.
"I failed an inspection required by City of San Mateo's lateral sewer line ordinance. Joe gave me a quote with a few contingencies for what he could not see until excavating, and the contingent items were not necessary, so the quote held. Permits and all phases were perfectly sequenced, and we passed inspection."
"An excellent experience working with Joe on my water service, city side upgrade. He went above and beyond to push the project through, even as the city changed the sequence and timing of several technical and administrative steps. His communication and follow through were exceptional."
"Joe was up front about cost and schedule, and was careful to make sure that the job was truly necessary. His crew was thorough, prompt, and great to interact with. They rolled with some unexpected hiccups on our end."
"We needed a pipe dug out of a concrete driveway in order to clear the sewer line. Joe explained everything and the work was done in one day."
"They came out to assess the situation and proposed a cost effective solution. They drove out that night to get the sewer line into a passable condition so we would not be without water, free of charge. During the project they had four guys working and completed the sewer line replacement in a single day."
"I had a leak under my house and Joe came out within hours. They replaced galvanized pipes within 24 hours, very professional."
"Our old galvanized water lines were badly corroded and needed replacing with copper. They were prompt and knowledgeable, got the work done with minimal inconvenience, and constantly kept us advised what was being done."
Coverage
Service Areas
Serving 10+ Bay Area counties from our San Leandro headquarters.
Alameda County
San Leandro · Oakland · Fremont · Hayward · Berkeley + 8 more
Contra Costa County
Walnut Creek · Concord · Richmond · Antioch · Pittsburg + 5 more
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Daly City · San Mateo · Redwood City · South San Francisco · Burlingame + 4 more
Santa Clara County
San Jose · Santa Clara · Sunnyvale · Mountain View · Palo Alto + 5 more
Napa County
Napa · American Canyon · St. Helena · Calistoga
Solano County
Vallejo · Fairfield · Vacaville · Benicia · Suisun City + 1 more
Sonoma County
Santa Rosa · Petaluma · Rohnert Park · Windsor · Healdsburg + 1 more
Get Started Today
Ready to Get Started?
Whether it's an emergency repair or a planned infrastructure project, Total UC is ready to mobilize. Call us now or submit your project details for a free estimate.
LIC # 1094194 A – General Engineering — Licensed, Bonded & Insured