Culy Contracting

What Culy Contracting does

Culy Contracting is a privately-held underground utilities construction firm headquartered in Winchester, Indiana, and operating as a subsidiary of Azuria Water Solutions since 2023. Originally established in 1978 as a general construction company, Culy narrowed its focus to underground water and sewer infrastructure in 2012 and now runs four service divisions from a 100+ person workforce across five shop locations in Indiana (Winchester, Saratoga, Richmond, Indianapolis) and Tennessee (Morristown). The Utilities Division handles water main, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer installation, repairs, and valve exercising programs; Flow Control Services performs hot tapping, line stopping, bypass piping, and live valve insertion on pressurized mains up to 42 inches in diameter; Protective Coatings delivers manhole rehabilitation, epoxy and cementitious coatings, and CIPP pipe lining for 2–72 inch pipes; and Vac Trucks & CCTV Services provides sewer televising, hydro excavation, and trenchless point repairs.

The company's technology stack centers on trenchless construction methods and live-pipeline intervention, supported by specialized capital equipment (vac trucks, hydro excavation units, CCTV rigs, cranes, fully tooled service trucks) and certified installer relationships with Mueller (Permaseal Insertion Valves), TEAM, Hydra-Stop, Avanti, Raven Lining Systems, Madewell, and Mr. Manhole. Revenue is generated through project-based construction contracts and emergency service calls with municipal governments as the dominant buyer, supplemented by commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential customers across East Central Indiana, West Central Ohio, and an expanding Midwest/Southeast footprint. Distribution is direct field sales with 24/7 emergency dispatch via named superintendent and project manager phone lines, and the firm holds Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) certification that supports public-sector bid access.

No software products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the offering is operational, equipment-driven, and certified-trade based, supplemented by content marketing (website/blog), LinkedIn and Facebook presence, YouTube product videos, an annual Water & Wastewater Operator Symposium co-hosted with the Indiana Section AWWA, and educational webinars with engineering partners such as Commonwealth Engineers.

Name

Culy Contracting

Legal name

Culy Contracting

Website

https://culycontracting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Culy Contracting is an Indiana-based underground utilities construction firm serving municipal, commercial, and industrial customers across the Midwest and Southeast with water and sewer installation, flow control, protective coatings, and CCTV/vac truck services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Utility Construction Services

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Underground utility construction
• Water and sewer services
• Pipeline flow control
• Manhole rehabilitation
• Trenchless pipe repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based construction and excavation services for water, sewer, and storm water infrastructure. Revenue generated through project contracts with municipalities, commercial, and industrial customers.
2. Emergency Repair Services: 24/7 emergency response services for water main breaks, sanitary force main breaks, and utility interruptions. Typically billed as emergency service calls.
3. Maintenance and Inspection Services: Ongoing valve exercising programs, sewer cleaning, CCTV inspections, and preventive maintenance services for municipal clients.
4. Equipment Sales: Periodic sale of upgraded equipment from their fleet to generate additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Culy Contracting is an underground utilities construction company providing water main installation and repair, sanitary and storm sewer services, trenchless pipeline flow control (hot tapping, line stopping, valve insertion), manhole rehabilitation and protective coatings, and sewer televising/CCTV inspection. The company operates four service divisions serving municipalities, commercial developers, and industrial customers primarily in East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio, with expansion across the Midwest and Southeast, and offers 24/7 emergency response for water and sewer infrastructure failures.

Product overview

Culy Contracting is a diversified water and sewer construction company operating as a single-source provider with four distinct service divisions. The Utilities Division handles underground infrastructure installation and repairs for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems. The Flow Control Services Division performs hot tapping, line stopping, bypass operations, and valve insertions on pressurized pipelines. The Protective Coatings Division specializes in manhole rehabilitation, tank coatings, and trenchless pipe lining. The Vac Trucks & CCTV Services Division provides sewer cleaning, televising, hydro excavation, and internal pipe repairs. The company also distributes products from partner manufacturers including Mueller Permaseal Insertion Valves, TEAM Insert Valves, Madewell Products, Raven Lining Systems, and Mr. Manhole products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utilities Division Underground utility infrastructure services including water main installation and repairs, sanitary sewer installation and repairs, storm sewer installation, site grading, excavation, concrete work, and valve exercising maintenance programs for municipalities, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Flow Control Services Pipeline flow control and intervention services including pressure/hot tapping, line stopping, bypass piping, and live valve insertion on pressurized water and sewer mains from 3/4 inch to 42 inch diameter for municipal, commercial, and industrial markets.
• Protective Coatings Manhole rehabilitation, tank coatings, epoxy and cementitious mixture relining, corrosion barrier systems, leak sealing, chimney seals, manhole casting replacements, and concrete structure repair including concrete pipe and culvert lining.
• Vac Trucks & CCTV Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Infiltration reduced by 30,000 gallons per day for City of Drakesboro, KY

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Section American Water Works Association (INAWWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCuly hosts the annual Water & Wastewater Operator Symposium in conjunction with INAWWA. This strategic partnership positions Culy as an industry thought leader and provides continuing education opportunities for water professionals.
• Commonwealth EngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering consulting firm that collaborates with Culy on manhole rehabilitation projects and educational webinars on infrastructure assessment and specification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Michels Corporation: One of North America's largest utility and infrastructure contractors, performing water/sewer pipeline construction, trenchless rehabilitation, and emergency repair services. Highly comparable as a multi-division, full-service underground utility contractor serving municipal markets.
• Insituform Technologies (Aegion): Pioneer in CIPP pipe lining and a direct competitor in trenchless sewer rehabilitation, including CIPP on similar diameter ranges and manhole rehabilitation solutions. Direct overlap with Culy's Protective Coatings and Vac Trucks/CCTV divisions.
• SAK Construction: Underground utility contractor specializing in sewer and water main rehabilitation, CIPP lining, and manhole/structure renewal. Comparable mid-sized competitor in the trenchless rehab and municipal infrastructure market.
• Reline America: Manufacturer and installer of CIPP and UV-cured lining systems for water and sewer pipelines. Directly overlaps with Culy's CIPP pipe lining and manhole rehabilitation capabilities and customer base.
• Hydro-Klean: Specialty contractor in sewer cleaning, CCTV inspection, hydro excavation, and trenchless rehabilitation services. Strong overlap with Culy's Vac Trucks & CCTV Services division and municipal customer base.
• National Water Main Cleaning Company: Northeast US-based contractor providing sewer system cleaning, CCTV inspection, and underground utility rehabilitation. Comparable in offering a multi-division municipal water/sewer service portfolio similar to Culy's.
• TEAM (The Equipment and Machinery Company): Manufacturer of insertion valves and line stopping equipment used in live pipeline work. While primarily a product supplier to Culy, TEAM's installation contractor network is a comparable peer in flow control services.
• Hydra-Stop: Provider of line stopping, hot tapping, and valve insertion products and services for live pressurized pipelines. Directly comparable to Culy's Flow Control Services division for hot tapping and line stopping on pressurized water mains.

Broad incumbents

• Aegion Corporation: Larger infrastructure services platform that owns Insituform and other trenchless rehab brands. Broader portfolio than Culy but overlapping in CIPP, manhole rehabilitation, and municipal water/sewer customers; comparable at the parent-platform level as Azuria Water Solutions' analog.
• Granite Construction: Large diversified heavy civil contractor with significant water/sewer utility work as part of a broader portfolio including transportation, tunneling, and energy infrastructure. Comparable at the category level but not specialized in Culy's niche flow control/rehab focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/culycontracting
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/culycontractinginc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/culy-contracting-inc-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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