Utility Excavation
One of our specialties at Upper Valley Contracting is our utility excavation services. If you are installing new underground utility lines or maintaining older ones, you need to be able to safely dig into the soil to do the work.
With our equipment and expertise, we can quickly and safely excavate the area to provide ample space for the project.
Why You Need It
Whether you are navigating around old utility lines or providing room for new ones, it’s important to hire professional utility excavation services.
- Preventing Utility Failures – It’s important to address small utility issues to prevent further damage that could be more drastic and expensive, like sewer collapses, water main breaks, or gas leaks.
- Expanding Infrastructure for Growth – When expanding infrastructure in cities, neighborhoods, and other communities, new utility lines will need to be installed. Excavation is necessary for extending services.
- Ensuring Safety & Compliance – There are strict codes to ensure that utility lines are installed at the right depth and are properly protected from the elements. Our professional excavation will ensure you are up to code.
- Repairing or Replacing Aging Utilities – Old utility lines can deteriorate or become inefficient. To stay up to date on modern safety and technology, utility excavation is necessary.
- Installing New Infrastructure – On new construction sites, it should be one of the first steps to get the utility lines for water, electricity, sewer, and gas installed. Whether it’s for a smaller residential construction, or a large-scale infrastructure project, new construction requires proper excavation.
The Process
When you hire us for your utility excavation project, there are some key aspects to the process to ensure safe and long-lasting services.
- Site Preparation & Planning – Before excavation, the area must be surveyed to identify existing underground infrastructure to avoid damage.
- Trenching & Digging – Heavy machinery like excavators, trenching machines, and backhoes are all used to move the ground to provide the necessary pathways for utilities.
- Shoring & Safety Measures – Depending on the soil, some steps and measures, like trench boxes or sloping, are taken to ensure safety and prevent cave-ins.
Installation & Backfilling – Then utilities are properly installed in the trenches, where earth is safely piled back on top and compacted to restore a smooth surface for construction.
What They Are Saying
We’re Here To Help
At Upper Valley Contracting, we have worked on numerous excavation projects that have had unique utility needs and terrain. Our decades of experience has given us the expertise to know how to professionally and safely excavate any construction site. Wherever you are in the country, we can help clear the way for your utility lines.
As a small but professional family-run business, we have the unique ability to closely oversee the work, ensuring it is of the highest quality, while also taking on large-scale projects. With beginnings in Idaho, we have quickly grown to be able to serve homeowners and business owners all over the nation. Our work is mostly done in-house, eliminating the need for hiring external contractors and helping you to stick to your budget and timeline.
Our Other Work
Some of our other excavation services include:
- Residential & Commercial Excavation
- Foundation Work & Retaining Walls
- Fisheries & Agriculture Projects
- Infrastructure Development
- Logging & Biomass Treatments
- Heavy Haul Services
- Land Management
- Earthwork Excavation
Contact Us
If you need excavation services for your project, let us know how we can help provide you with the best results. Give us a call or fill out our online form to get a free estimate today!
