Public Works Submission Guidelines
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This document contains very basic and important information regarding utility connections and roads related construction projects in the jurisdiction of City of Wilmington or in the City of Wilmington Water District.
All of the utility construction in the roadway area to the curb line shall be provided either by the Department of Public Works or a licensed contractor approved by the Department of Public Works. The Department of Public Works reserves responsibility for inspections during construction, quality control of the construction, and maintenance of utilities after the construction.
Approved Outside Contractors
If a developer chooses to use a contractor not on the approved list, references must be submitted by the developer/owner to the Department for approval. The Department of Public Works reserves the right to reject contractors.
Approved Sewer Contractors
- Brandywine Construction Company, Inc.
- Joseph T. Hardy & Son
- Choptank Excavation
- Christina Excavation
- Corrado American
- George & Lynch, Inc.
- Eastern States Construction
- Guardian Construction
- Nichols Excavating
- Pearce & Morretto
- Triad Construction
- Daisy Construction
- Mattei Construction
Contact Public Works
Mailing Address
Department of Public Works
Louis L. Redding City/County Building
800 N. French Street, 6th Floor
Wilmington DE 19801
Phone: (302) 576-3060
After Hours Water Emergencies: (302) 571-4150
Public Property: (302) 576-3862
Trash Collection: (302) 576-3879
Special Pickups: (302) 576-3878
Sewers & Potholes: (302) 576-3866
Transportation: (302) 576-3086
Water Services/Water Mains: (302) 576-3877
Water Quality: (302) 571-4158
Street Cut Program: (302) 576-3060
Street Tree Permits and Information: (302) 576-2582