Trenching and Utility Excavation

Trenching and Utility Excavation in Bozeman

Getting water, sewer, gas, power, and drainage into a site takes clean, code-safe trenching. Simplicityforchildren digs utility trenches to the right depth and line, sets proper pipe bedding, and backfills and compacts so the ground over the run does not sink. On any cut 5 feet deep or greater we use a trench box for worker protection, per OSHA Subpart P, across job sites near Baxter Lane.

Why Trench Detail Matters

• Bedding that protects the pipe. Sand or graded bedding under and around the line keeps rock off the pipe and prevents point loads that crack it.
• Backfill that will not settle. Compacting the trench in lifts keeps the finished surface from dishing out over the run a season later.
• A safe, legal cut. A trench box and a daily competent-person inspection meet OSHA rules and keep the crew safe in deeper runs.

Our Process

We file the 811 locate first so existing lines are marked, then trench along the planned route with an excavator or a backhoe. We lay bedding, set the pipe or conduit to grade, and backfill in compacted lifts. On a deep run below the Bozeman frost line we shore the walls and inspect the cut before anyone enters.

Call (406) 508-1940 for a free assessment on utility trenching in Bozeman.