Trenching is the job everything else waits on. The dig that lets the plumber run pipe, the footing that lets the framer start, the line that has to be in before the slab goes over it. We dig with the right machine and an operator who knows what is already down there. If your project needs a structure taken down rather than a line dug, that is demolition and it has its own page.
What's Included
Most trenching and demo jobs are some combination of:
- Utility trenching — clean, straight trenches for water, sewer, electric, gas and irrigation.
- Footing & foundation trenches — dug to depth and width per the engineer or builder spec.
- Stock tank & pond excavation — sizing and shaping ranch tanks and small ponds.
- Locate tickets filed — utilities marked before the first bucket, every time.
- Spoil handling — trench spoils spread on site or hauled off, whichever the job calls for.
- Backfill & compaction — closing trenches after utilities are run, compacted to spec.
Our Process
1. Walk the job
We look at access, what's getting trenched or demoed, where the utilities are, and what has to be protected.
2. Written quote
Firm scope and price, including how debris is handled and any haul-off fees.
3. Dig or demo
Right machine for the job (excavator, mini-ex, skid steer, breaker) and an operator who knows how to dig a clean line.
4. Haul off & finish
Concrete, debris and spoils removed; trenches backfilled and compacted if that's part of the scope; site left clean.
Why It Pays to Get This Right
A sloppy trench costs the next trade. Walls that cave in, depth that's off, lines that aren't where they're supposed to be. The plumber, electrician or concrete crew ends up fixing it on their dime, or yours. We dig to spec the first time, so the next trade walks into clean work and stays on schedule.
Same with demo. What you don't haul off, you trip over. We break, load and remove concrete, slabs, old structures and debris completely, leaving the site ready for what's next. And we do it without tearing up the rest of your property. Careful access, controlled work, clean finish.
Trenching FAQ
How deep can you trench?
We can dig standard utility and footing trenches up to typical residential and commercial depths. Tell us what the spec is (depth, width, length) and we'll bring the right machine to dig it clean.
Do you call before you dig?
Yes. We file the locate ticket and don't dig until utilities are marked. It's the right way and the legal way.
Do you handle demolition too?
Yes, but it lives on its own page since it is a different job with different pricing. See demolition and haul-off for structures, slabs and concrete removal.
Do you backfill the trench after utilities are run?
We can. We'll backfill and compact to spec, or leave it open if the utility crew or inspector needs to see the line first. Just tell us what you need.