TRENCHING
Trenches for water, electric, gas, fiber, septic, and drain lines. Cut to depth, bedded, backfilled in lifts, and the surface put back so you wouldn't know we were there.
COMMON USES
- Water service from the meter to the house
- Electric service runs and conduit
- Septic lines and drain fields
- Internet and low-voltage conduit
- Foundation and footing drains
TYPICAL PROJECT PROCESS
- Locate utilities and stake the trench.
- Cut to required depth.
- Bed the pipe or conduit.
- Backfill in lifts and compact.
- Restore surface — seed, gravel, or asphalt patch handoff.
EQUIPMENT USED
- Excavator
- Trencher
- Skid steer
- Compactor
COMMON QUESTIONS
How deep should a water line be?
In our area, 18–24 inches is typical for residential water — deep enough to be below frost and protected from traffic.