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Trenching and Utilities

Straight trenches, proper depth. Trenches for water, sewer, septic, power and drainage.

A trench looks simple until the pipe has to hold grade for the next thirty years. Paul digs to the slope and depth your line needs, with a clean bottom so bedding and pipe sit where they should.

We trench for water, sewer, septic, power and drainage. Whether it is a short run to a shop or a long line across a lot, the work is planned from the connection point backward.

Trenching and Utilities
The right machine

Both machines trench. The Volvo suits long, deep runs. The Kubota works through gates and along houses, with rubber tracks that go easy on lawns and driveways.

What's included

  • Water service line trenches
  • Sewer and septic line trenches
  • Power and conduit runs
  • Drainage and perimeter drain trenches
  • Bedding material placement where needed
  • Backfill and surface restoration

Who it's for

  • New builds needing services
  • Shops and outbuildings
  • Wet yards needing drainage
  • Septic repairs and upgrades
How it works

From call to clean site.

Locate and plan

Utility locates come first. Then we confirm where the line starts, where it ends and what slope it needs.

Mark the line

We walk the route with you, mark it out and flag anything in the way like trees, fences or buried services.

Dig and grade

Paul digs to depth and checks grade along the run. The bottom is cleaned up so your installer can lay pipe.

Backfill

After inspection and install, we backfill in stages, compact what we can and tidy the surface.

Questions

Good to know.

Do I need utility locates before trenching?

Yes. Utilities must be located before any digging starts. Call before you dig. We can walk you through the process on the quote so it is not holding up your project.

Can you install the pipe too?

Paul does the excavation. Pipe, wiring and septic components are normally done by the licensed trade for that job. We work alongside them and dig to what they need.

Are septic rules different from other trenches?

They can be. Septic systems often have specific requirements for design and approval. Check with your municipality, and we can help you sort it out on the quote.

Will the trench wreck my lawn?

Some disturbance is normal. The Kubota's rubber tracks reduce damage where access is tight. We keep topsoil separate where possible so the surface can be put back.

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Foundation, driveway, trench or a lot that needs clearing. Send a few details and Paul will get back to you with a price and a start date.

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