Utility Trenching

Utility Trenching in Waco

Water, sewer, gas, electrical, and drainage lines all need a trench cut to the right depth, bedded, and backfilled so the line is protected and the surface does not settle. Art-deco trenches with an excavator and backhoe loader across Waco, and we price the run by the linear foot, usually $5 to $40 depending on soil and depth. Rock near the surface off Bosque Boulevard slows the dig and moves the number toward the top of that range.

Why Proper Bedding and Backfill

• Protection. Sand or select bedding cradles the pipe so rock does not point load it.
• No settling. Backfill compacted in lifts keeps the trench line from sinking under a driveway or lawn.
• Safety. Any cut 5 feet and deeper gets a trench box or benching per OSHA Subpart P, with a competent person inspecting daily.

Our Process

We call 811 for the underground locate, mark the line, cut the trench to grade, set bedding, and coordinate the pipe drop with your plumber or utility. Then we backfill, compact, and restore the surface. Every trench goes on the calendar with a completion date so the rest of your project is not left waiting on an open ditch.

Call (254) 320-8137 for a trenching estimate in Waco.