REI Utility Services

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, REI Utility Services remembers the courageous men and women who laid down their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice and dedication will never be forgotten.

05/08/2026

REI Utility Services is now providing pole testing services to electric utility providers across the Southeast.
Most pole failures don't announce themselves. Decay, internal voids, and structural deterioration typically start underground and out of sight — long before there's any visible sign of a problem above grade. By the time it's obvious, you're looking at an unplanned outage, a safety incident, or an emergency replacement on someone else's timeline.
A proactive pole testing program changes that. Through a combination of visual inspection, sounding, and bore testing, our team assesses the structural integrity of your poles at ground line — the most vulnerable point — so you can make informed decisions about treatment and replacement before a failure forces your hand.
The result: better asset management, lower long-term costs, and a safer system for your crews and your customers.

05/04/2026

10 years ago, REI Utilities was just 2 people sitting around a kitchen table in Athens, Texas. A big idea. A lot of determination. And a belief that hard work and doing things the right way would take us somewhere.

Today, that small locally owned company has grown into a multi state operation with more than 100 people across several locations. What started in Athens has turned into something far bigger than we ever imagined.

We’re incredibly thankful for the people who show up every day, the clients who trust us on their projects, and the partners who have supported us along the way. Every step of this journey has been built by people who believed in what we were creating.

10 years down. The future is just getting started.

04/27/2026

The work we do in the field gets most of the attention, but the work happening behind the scenes is just as impressive. Every map, every plan, and every detail matters. Before crews ever step into the field, a lot of time goes into making sure everything is accurate, efficient, and ready to go.

04/15/2026

Out in the field, our crews are using advanced equipment and specialized tools to capture precise data utilities rely on every day. It is detailed, technical work that requires experience, accuracy, and the right technology.

Watch closely. This is what real field precision looks like.

04/05/2026

03/30/2026

Multiple crews on the road at all times and hard at work in the field. From rural properties to active infrastructure corridors, our teams are out there every day collecting the accurate data utilities depend on to keep projects moving.

03/23/2026

Out in the field getting the job done.

Our team was recently on site conducting infrastructure measurements as part of ongoing utility work. Projects like this often take us into remote areas and across private property where accuracy, safety, and professionalism matter every step of the way.

No matter where the job takes us, the REI Utility Services team is committed to delivering precise data and dependable service for our clients.

03/14/2026

It was inspiring to meet students at the UT Tyler Engineering Career Fair and share how REIgnite helps turn early career interest into meaningful opportunities through mentorship, teamwork, and the supportive culture that defines the REI family.