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Utility and Trenching Work in California

Project Scope – Utility and Trenching Work

     

      1. Utility Marking

           

            • Devco will secure the required USA Dig Alert ticket to identify public underground utilities on the property.

        1. Utility Verification

             

              • Devco will confirm utility locations by carefully hand-digging (potholing) where utilities cross or run next to the planned trench. A private locator, provided by others, will mark these spots.

        1. Excavation & Trenching

             

              • Devco will dig a trench about 70 feet long and 7 feet deep, with proper slope for safety.

              • Devco will saw-cut where needed.

              • Sand will be supplied for utility protection.

              • Plywood will be used to cover open trenches during the project.

              • Debris will be hauled off by Devco.

              • Devco will dig the trench, wait for installation work by others, then backfill after installation is done.

            • Shoring will be provided to keep the trench safe.

          Services offered in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Utility Trenching