Excavation & sitework · Trenching
Utility line trenching & excavation.
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 building, its geothermal system can be planned at the same time.
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, completes locates before digging & backfills in a way that suits the line going in.
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
What comes next
After the trench
Power & water trenches usually lead to a new building. Buildings on a site GeothermalKC prepares are designed & built by All Under One Roof, the design build firm under the same ownership.
Request ConsultationHow 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.
What is a service trench?
A service trench carries a utility line from the main or the meter to a building: a water service, an electrical feed to a shop or a drain line. It is dug to the depth & route the trade or utility specifies, then backfilled once the line is placed.
Can several lines share one trench?
Sometimes. Codes & utilities set separation rules between some lines, such as water & sewer or gas & electric, so a shared trench follows the trade's & utility's requirements. The plan shows which lines can share a route.
How wide is a utility trench?
Narrow, sized to the line & the bedding the trade specifies. A compact excavator keeps the trench tight, which means less spoil & less damage to the yard around it.
Project consultations
Request a Consultation
Utility trenching across the Kansas City metro & surrounding counties. Consultation requests with the location & photos of the site are the quickest to schedule.