Trenching & Utility Excavation

Trenching and Utility Excavation in Bozeman

Water, sewer, gas, electrical, and drainage lines all start with a clean, safe trench. Cidnola cuts utility trenches to depth and grade across Bozeman and Gallatin County, beds the pipe properly, and backfills in compacted lifts so the surface above does not sink over the run.

Why Trench Safety Matters

Soil is heavier than it looks, and an unprotected wall can bury a worker in seconds. That is why any cut 5 feet deep or greater gets a protective system under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P: sloping, benching, or a trench box. A competent person inspects the trench daily and after rain. And nothing opens until 811 marks the existing gas, water, and fiber lines, the free two-business-day locate that keeps a job off Durston Road from turning into an emergency.

Our Process

We schedule the 811 locate, confirm the permit, and lay out the run. The trench is cut to line and grade, shored or sloped for the depth, then the pipe is set on proper bedding. Backfill goes in lifts and gets compacted so the trench does not settle, and the surface is graded back to drain. Simple trenches run about $5 per linear foot; rocky or deep work runs higher.

Call (406) 554-4516 for a free quote on trenching and utility excavation in Bozeman.