“OUR GOAL IS TO KEEP A HAPPY CLIENT BY EXCEEDING THEIR EXPECTATIONS”
-Ted dellinger
History:
Founded by Ted Dellinger in May 1972, Dellinger Inc.’s humble beginning started in a trailer in Monroe, NC. A General Contractor specializing in water and sewer line installations, the first project was completed in 1972 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
The vision of Ted Dellinger was not to just build a successful business by meeting standards, but to become the standard by which construction companies would operate. Ted Dellinger retired from Dellinger Inc. in 2020 after 48 years of service.
Today
We are now licensed to work in North and South Carolina. With three operating divisions – Line Division, Plant Division and Highway Division. We also have a fully staffed office and an experienced shop of mechanics to service our growing inventory of equipment.
After Ted Dellinger retired in 2020 Chad Walters has taken his place as President of the company. The annual revenue is continuing to climb each year with a workforce, that has grown beyond 100 full time employees, we are confident that our future will remain bright.
Our Values:
Our core values are simple but important to how we believe business should be conducted…
Honesty, Humility and Integrity.
Equipment:
In an effort to remain competitive in today’s market, Dellinger owns a fleet of modern equipment which is maintained by our staff of mechanics. Collectively our shop personnel have over 80 years of experience with the company.
Training:
To stay current with today’s regulations, Dellinger utilizes outside certification programs such as the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), OSHA 10 Hour Training, Trench Excavation, Confined Space, Scaffolding, Erosion Control and many others.
Safety:
Dellinger Inc. is committed to safety. Every employee is required to adhere to a strict substance abuse policy with pre-hire random drug screening. We have an in-house safety inspection process and adhere to all OSHA and local laws.
This safety policy has paid off throughout the years by allowing us to keep a low EMR rating and a continued excellent relationship with our bonding and insurance providers.
Clients:
Some of Dellinger’s recent clients include the following: NCDOT, SCDOT, D.R. Horton, Carolina Water, Aqua Carolina, City of Charlotte, City of Raleigh, True Homes, Bonterra Builders, Pulte Homes, Richmond County, Bowman Development, Lennar, Waste Management and CSX to name a few.
Our Support:
We enjoy being able to support and help out other organizations in our community and those that serve a good cause. A few of the organizations we support include but are not limited to:
- American Red Cross
- Museum of the Waxhaw’s – Waxhaw, NC
- The Salvation Army – Charlotte, NC
- Wadesboro Rotary Club – Wadesboro, NC
Our Team:
David Grubbs is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in Civil Engineering Technology. He joined Dellinger Inc. in 1988 as a Project Manager for the Plant Division. After being a very successful project manager, he was promoted to Vice President of the Plant Division in 2023. In 2025, he assumed the role of President and in 2026, CEO of Dellinger Inc.
Todd Price is a 1987 graduate of Fairmont State University, in Civil Engineering. He has 30 years of experience in Site and Utility Construction. He joined Dellinger Inc. in 2017 as the Vice President of the Line Division. In 2026, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
Julie Linn is the Office Manager at Dellinger. She is a graduate of Wingate University in Business Administration. She has been employed with Dellinger Inc. since 1984.
Mike Edwards has been with Dellinger Inc. since 1987. He is the shop manager of construction equipment.
Stephen Sizemore began his career at Dellinger Inc. in 2019 as a Project Manager. In 2026, he was promoted to Vice President for the Line Division. He graduated from South Piedmont Community College in 2015 with an Associate’s Degree. He also has 12 years of experience in residential construction.
Will Crook has been with Dellinger Inc. since 2016 as the lead estimator. Since 2016, he has also been responsible for managing multiple projects and in 2025 was promoted to Vice President of the Plant Division.