Excavation & sitework · Trenching
Utility trenching.
Trenches for water lines, electrical conduit, drain lines & geothermal loop connections, dug to the depth & route on the plan & backfilled cleanly. When the trench serves a new shop, outbuilding or addition, GeothermalKC can build that too.
Trenching done around what is already there
Most trenching on existing properties happens beside driveways, fences, trees & other buried lines. A compact excavator digs a narrow, straight trench with less damage to everything around it than larger equipment.
GeothermalKC works from the route & depth the electrician, plumber or utility provider needs, complete locates before digging, & backfill in a way that suits the line going in.
One company from the first dig to the finished build, with compact excavation equipment suited to tight residential access, for projects across the Kansas City metro & surrounding counties.
Common trenching work
- Water service & irrigation mainline trenches
- Electrical conduit runs to shops, barns & outbuildings
- Drain & downspout lines
- Geothermal loop & line set trenches
- Bedding & backfill as specified by the trade
- Surface restoration to rough grade
Excavation & build
From the trench to what it serves
Power & water trenches usually lead somewhere. The building at the end of the line can be part of the same project.
Request Consultation- Shops, barns & outbuildings
- Home additions
- Geothermal systems
- Slabs & footings
- Driveways & access lanes to the new building
How a trenching job runs
Consultation request
Send the route, the line going in & any plans or trade requirements.
Locates & layout
Utility locates are completed & the route is marked on site.
Excavation
The trench is dug to the depth & width the line needs.
Line installed by the trade
The licensed trade places & connects the line & arranges any inspection.
Backfill
The trench is backfilled & the surface returned to rough grade.
Typical projects & exclusions
Typical projects
- Residential & acreage service runs
- Outbuilding power & water
- Sites where a narrow trench protects existing features
Not included
- Connections to utilities, which are made by the licensed trade or provider
- Street & right of way work that needs permits
- Very deep trenches that need shoring beyond compact equipment
Common questions
Does GeothermalKC connect the water or electric line?
No. GeothermalKC digs & backfills the trench. Connections are made by the licensed plumber, electrician or utility provider, who also arranges any required inspection.
How deep can a compact excavator trench?
The required depth depends on the line & local code. Compact equipment has a practical depth limit, & the consultation confirms whether the trench is within it.
Who calls 811?
Utility locates are completed before any digging. GeothermalKC confirms the ticket is in place & the marks are visible before work starts.
Project consultations
Request a Consultation
Utility trenching & the build that follows, across the Kansas City metro & surrounding counties. Consultation requests with the location & photos of the site are the quickest to schedule.