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Trenching

At Arizona Professional Excavating, we deliver excavation services that combine over 35 years of experience with state-licensed precision. Whether you’re building, trenching, grading, or preparing for infrastructure, our team ensures every dig meets your project’s demands while complying with Arizona’s strict construction standards. Reliability starts with how we break ground.

Precision Trenching To Protects Projects & Utilities

Arizona Professional Excavating specializes in trenching for all utility types, including water mains, sewer laterals, electrical conduit, telecom lines, and gas pipes. We ensure proper trench depth, width, and slope to meet engineering specifications and utility regulations.

Our skilled operators use mini-excavators and full-size trenchers to dig narrow or wide trenches in residential neighborhoods, commercial pads, and undeveloped land. Whether you’re laying new utilities or upgrading outdated systems, we work efficiently and safely around existing infrastructure.

What Our Trenching Services Cover

Every trenching job is executed with attention to depth tolerance, slope control, and minimal site disturbance to protect the integrity of surrounding infrastructure and maintain safety. We tailor trench widths and depths to meet the specifications of the utility or structure being installed, ensuring compliance with local codes and engineering standards. Our operators use both compact and large-scale equipment to deliver clean, consistent trench lines — whether you’re running conduit through a backyard or installing utilities across a commercial site. We also account for soil stability, access conditions, and nearby utilities to ensure the excavation is accurate and low-risk from start to finish.

Trenching for water, sewer, gas, and electric
Communication and fiber optic trenching
Structural footing trenching
Sloped trenching for gravity-fed systems
Trench backfill and compaction
Dig alert coordination and utility locates

Don’t Risk Costly Mistakes with Improper Trenching

Inadequate trenching can result in line failure, drainage issues, and safety hazards. We eliminate those risks with controlled excavation methods, utility-aware layouts, and real-time verification of trench dimensions.

Utility Trenching Footing & Foundation Trenching Remote & Hard-to-Reach Trenching

We dig clean, deep, and precisely measured trenches for installing power, gas, water, sewer, and telecom lines. Each trench is engineered for proper width, slope, and depth based on utility type and local codes. We also provide bedding preparation and shoring support to ensure long-term utility protection and installation efficiency.

  • Engineered trench dimensions

  • Pipe bedding support

  • Shoring available if needed

Our team excavates precise trenches for footings, grade beams, and stem walls, aligning perfectly with structural blueprints. We maintain trench shape and dimensions to accommodate rebar placement, formwork, and pour-ready conditions. This service ensures foundational integrity and streamlines the next construction phase by minimizing rework and inspection delays.

  • Form-ready trench edges

  • Rebar and concrete prep support

  • Drainage trenching as needed

In rugged or remote job sites, we provide reliable trenching solutions using compact and off-road equipment. We navigate limited access zones, steep slopes, and rocky soil to dig clean trenches while preserving surrounding terrain. This approach is ideal for rural builds, hillside development, and erosion-sensitive environments requiring light-impact excavation.

  • Equipment haul-in

  • Erosion-sensitive areas

  • Sloped or hillside trenching

Why Clients Choose Us For Trenching Projects

35+ Years of Trenching Experience
Arizona ROC Licensed & Insured
Pre-Dig Utility Locates and Mark-Outs
Equipment Sized to Site Access
Emergency Trenching Available
Turnkey Excavation + Backfill

Our Trenching Workflow for Safe, Accurate Results

Our trenching process begins with a thorough review of utility plans, dig alert clearances, and site conditions to ensure safety and accuracy. We mark out trench lines, confirm depth and width requirements, and mobilize equipment appropriate for the terrain. During excavation, we maintain consistent trench profiles, slope accuracy, and support systems when needed. Once trenching is complete, we coordinate inspections and backfill as specified — ensuring a clean, compliant, and build-ready trench every time.

Layout & Marking

Controlled Excavation

Backfill & Final Prep

Whether you’re laying lines or setting footings — we trench with precision, protection, and project efficiency in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

What utility types do you trench for?
We trench for water, sewer, gas, electric, telecom, fiber, and irrigation lines — residential or commercial.
Can you trench in rocky soil or hillside terrain?
Yes. We adapt trench depth and use specialized equipment to maintain grade and slope even in difficult terrain.
Do you handle utility locates and permitting?
We coordinate dig alert services and work with your contractor or city to ensure all trenching is approved and safe.
How deep can you trench?
We can trench anywhere from 12 inches to 6+ feet depending on utility type and site requirements.

why choose us

35+ Years Experience
Licensed, Insured (ROC #329534)
Trusted by Contractors
Site-Specific Solutions

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602-520-9837

515 E Carefree Hwy #352, Phoenix, AZ 85085

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