Trenching and Utility Excavation

Trenching and Utility Excavation in Waco

Getting water, sewer, gas, and electrical lines into the ground calls for clean, straight trenches with the right bedding and backfill. Css-imagine trenches for utilities across Waco and McLennan County, from a short service lateral off Cobbs Drive to long runs on a new subdivision. We set the pipe on proper bedding material, backfill in compacted lifts, and restore the surface so the line is protected and the ground holds.

Why Trench Safety Is Not Optional

Soil looks stable right up until it collapses. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, any trench five feet or deeper needs a protective system, and we use sloping, benching, or a trench box on every qualifying cut. A competent person inspects the excavation daily. That discipline protects the crew and keeps the schedule on track, because a cave-in helps no one.

Our Process

We begin with an 811 locate so existing utilities are marked, then trench to the depth and grade the plan requires. Pipe is bedded, laid, and backfilled with compacted material, and rocky or deep runs are handled with the right machine for the ground. We keep spoil managed and the site controlled for stormwater from start to finish.

Call (254) 462-0925 for a free estimate on utility trenching in Waco.