At or near the surface
Grading, clearing, demolition, patching and finishing, mostly at the surface or just below it. The ground is shaped, not trenched.
ALL SERVICES
Every Underground Utility and Excavation Service
50 services in five families, each with its own page: what it is, how the job runs, what to know and what it connects to.
- 50 services
- 5 families
- Nashville and Middle TN
Utility Line Installation
Water, sewer, storm, electrical conduit, fiber, gas trenching, fire lines, force mains, manholes, septic and the tie-ins that connect them.
A-01Utility LinesUnderground Utility WorkWater, sewer, storm, electrical conduit and communications lines installed below grade, from the connection at the street to the connection at your building.Shallow trench
A-02Utility LinesWater LinesNew water service lines and private water mains trenched, laid and backfilled from the meter or main to your home, building or outbuilding.Shallow trench
A-03Utility LinesSewer LinesNew private sewer mains and building laterals set to a laser-checked grade, bedded in stone and connected to the public sewer or a septic…Shallow trench
A-04Utility LinesStorm Drains & CulvertsStorm pipe, driveway culverts, headwalls and inlets installed to carry rain and runoff away from buildings, roads and low spots.Deep excavation
A-05Utility LinesElectrical ConduitTrenching, conduit and duct bank installation for service entrances, outbuildings, lighting, EV chargers and commercial power, ready for the licensed electrician.Shallow trench
A-06Utility LinesFiber & TelecomTrenching, boring and handhole installation for fiber optic, cable and communications conduit to homes, farms and commercial buildings.Shallow trench
A-07Utility LinesGas Line TrenchingExcavation, bedding and backfill for underground gas service and yard lines, prepared for the gas utility or a qualified gas contractor to install and…Shallow trench
A-08Utility LinesFire Lines & HydrantsExcavation, large-diameter pipe laying, thrust blocking and hydrant setting for private fire lines and site hydrants on commercial and multi-family properties.Deep excavation
A-09Utility LinesForce Mains & Lift StationsDeep excavation, wet well setting and pressure sewer pipe installation for pump stations and force mains on developments and private sites.Deep excavation
A-10Utility LinesManholes & Catch BasinsPrecast manholes, drop inlets and catch basins set on prepared bases and tied into sewer and storm lines on development and commercial sites.Deep excavation
A-11Utility LinesSeptic SystemsExcavation, tank setting and drain field construction for new and replacement septic systems on properties without a public sewer.Deep excavation
A-12Utility LinesTie-Ins & ConnectionsExcavation, shoring and trench work at tap points and connections, safely exposing existing mains and services so connections can be made.Shallow trench Excavation and Site Work
Excavation, trenching, grading, foundations, basements, rock, clearing, demolition, ponds, driveways, walls, fill and erosion control.
B-01ExcavationExcavation ContractorFull-service excavation for building pads, basements, utilities, drainage and site work, planned around locates, soil and safe digging practice.Deep excavation
B-02ExcavationTrenchingTrenching by trencher or excavator for water, sewer, electrical, communications, irrigation and drainage lines, with clean backfill and restoration.Shallow trench
B-03ExcavationSite Grading & PadsCut-and-fill grading, pad building and rough grading for homes, shops, barns and commercial buildings, shaped for drainage and ready for the next trade.Surface work
B-04ExcavationFoundation ExcavationExcavation for footings, stem walls and slabs, and digging out around existing foundations so repairs and waterproofing can be done properly.Deep excavation
B-05ExcavationBasement ExcavationFull-depth basement digging with ramps, haul-off and safe slopes, plus crawl space lowering and expansion for new homes and renovations.Deep excavation
B-06ExcavationRock ExcavationHydraulic hammering, ripping and rock trenching for utility lines, foundations and pads where shallow bedrock gets in the way.Deep excavation
B-07ExcavationLand ClearingClearing of brush, trees and stumps for building sites, pastures, driveways and utility corridors, with debris hauled or processed.Surface work
B-08ExcavationDemolitionSelective and full demolition of sheds, garages, outbuildings, slabs and small structures, with sorting, hauling and site cleanup.Surface work
B-09ExcavationPond & Pool ExcavationExcavation for ponds, swimming pools and water features, with shaped banks, correct depths and a plan for spoil and drainage.Deep excavation
B-10ExcavationDriveway & Road BaseExcavation, stone base and compaction for new driveways, farm roads and private roads, ready for gravel, asphalt or concrete.Surface work
B-11ExcavationRetaining Walls & Masonry SupportExcavation, footing trenches, drainage stone and backfill for retaining walls, block and stone walls and masonry projects, built to be dug once and set…Deep excavation
B-12ExcavationFill Dirt & HaulingHauling excess soil off site, delivering fill dirt, topsoil and stone, and spreading and compacting material where you need it.Surface work
B-13ExcavationErosion ControlSilt fence, wattles, construction entrances, matting and seeding to hold disturbed soil in place during and after construction.Surface work Trenchless, Boring and Locating
Directional drilling, jack and bore crossings, pipe bursting and trenchless repair, vacuum excavation, 811 locating and camera surveys.
C-01TrenchlessDirectional DrillingSteerable drilling that installs conduit and pressure pipe under driveways, roads, creeks, trees and landscaping with only small entry and exit pits.Trenchless bore
C-02TrenchlessJack & Bore CrossingsAuger boring under roads, rail and drives to push steel casing and carrier pipe in a straight line, with no road cut and tightly…Trenchless bore
C-03TrenchlessTrenchless Pipe RepairNo-dig repair for failing sewer and drain lines, including pipe lining and bursting, planned from a camera inspection and delivered with minimal digging.Trenchless bore
C-04TrenchlessPipe BurstingReplace old sewer and water lines with new pipe by pulling a bursting head through the old pipe, leaving the yard intact except for…Trenchless bore
C-05TrenchlessVacuum ExcavationNon-destructive digging with air or water and a vacuum truck to expose buried utilities safely, confirm depth and prevent line strikes.Shallow trench
C-06TrenchlessUtility Locating & 811Requesting locates, walking the marks, reviewing plans and mapping private lines so excavation starts with a clear picture of what is buried.Surface work
C-07TrenchlessCamera & Pre-Dig SurveysRecorded camera inspections of sewer and drain lines, with locating, to find defects, confirm routes and choose between lining, bursting and a targeted dig.Trenchless bore Repair, Drainage and Restoration
Sewer and water line repair, yard drainage, French drains, waterproofing, septic repair, strike repair, concrete, paving and sod restoration.
D-01RepairSewer Repair & ReplacementTargeted excavation and replacement of broken, collapsed or root-infested sewer lines, from a short spot repair to a full lateral replacement.Deep excavation
D-02RepairWater Line Leak RepairExcavation to expose and repair leaking underground water service lines and private water mains, from a pinhole at a fitting to a failed section…Shallow trench
D-03RepairYard DrainageSurface and subsurface drainage built into the yard: regrading, swales, catch basins, drain pipe, French drains and downspout extensions.Shallow trench
D-04RepairFrench DrainsFabric-lined trenches with perforated pipe and clean stone that intercept groundwater and carry it away from the house and the lawn.Shallow trench
D-05RepairBasement WaterproofingExterior excavation, wall sealing and footing drains that keep groundwater and runoff out of basements and crawl spaces.Deep excavation
D-06RepairSeptic RepairExcavation and repair for septic tanks, risers, distribution boxes, lines and drain fields that are failing, damaged or backing up.Deep excavation
D-07RepairUtility Strike RepairExcavation and repair support when a buried water, sewer, conduit or communications line has been hit, with an emphasis on safety and calling the…Shallow trench
D-08RepairConcrete for Utility WorkSaw cutting, removal, forming and pouring of concrete for utility trench crossings, thrust blocks, equipment pads, vaults and driveway repair.Surface work
D-09RepairStamped Concrete RestorationRestoring stamped and decorative concrete patios, drives and walkways after utility or excavation work, with pattern, color and texture matched as closely as possible.Surface work
D-10RepairPavement PatchingSaw cutting, base repair and asphalt or concrete patching where utility trenches cross streets, drives and parking areas.Surface work
D-11RepairSod & Landscape RestorationTopsoil, grading, sod, seed and mulch to restore lawns and beds after trenching, excavation and utility work.Surface work By Project Type
New home lots, commercial sites, subdivisions, builders and GCs, rural and farm lines, shops, barns and ADUs, HOAs and municipalities.
E-01ProjectsNew Home Lot UtilitiesEverything underground a new home needs, from clearing and pad prep to water, sewer or septic, conduit and restoration, planned and sequenced as one…Shallow trench
E-02ProjectsCommercial Site UtilitiesUnderground water, sewer, storm, fire protection and conduit for commercial pad sites, built to plan and scheduled with the general contractor.Deep excavation
E-03ProjectsSubdivision UtilitiesUnderground sewer, water, storm, conduit and street-base work for residential subdivisions, built lot by lot and street by street.Deep excavation
E-04ProjectsBuilder & GC SupportFooting digs, basements, utilities, grading and backfill for custom builders, remodelers and general contractors, scheduled around the trades.Deep excavation
E-05ProjectsRural & Farm Utility LinesLong-distance water, electric conduit and communications lines to barns, shops, wells, homes and fields, with trenching, boring and gate and fence crossings.Shallow trench
E-06ProjectsShop, Barn & ADU UtilitiesTrenching, conduit, water, drain and septic work for pole barns, workshops, detached garages, guest houses and accessory dwellings.Shallow trench
E-07ProjectsHOA & Municipal ProjectsDrainage, water, sewer and conduit work for HOAs, property managers and municipalities, planned around residents, access and approvals.Deep excavation Four depth classes.
Every service page shows a depth gauge so you know what the ground will see.
Standard utility trench
A typical utility trench for water, conduit, sewer laterals and drains, dug to the depth the utility or the code sets and closed in compacted lifts.
Deep dig, protected
Basements, lift stations, fire lines and deep sewers. Deeper digs get sloped sides, shoring or a trench box, and a plan for water and spoil.
Under it, not through it
Directional drilling, jack and bore and pipe bursting work from small entry and exit pits, leaving the surface between them undisturbed.
Start with the right tool.
Dig or Bore? Method MatchmakerTell us what the route crosses and what is going in the ground, and see whether an open trench, a directional bore or a jack and bore fits.Open the tool Excavation Volume and Haul-Off CalculatorEnter the length, width and depth of a trench or pit and see cubic yards in place, loose soil after swell, truckloads and bedding stone.Open the tool Call 811 Timeline PlannerPick the day you plan to dig and count back the working days to make your 811 request, with a printable checklist for the dig day.Open the tool
Call 811. Then call us.
Tell us what you are building, fixing or draining and we will suggest a site visit and a plan. The lines get located before the bucket moves.