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Utility Trenching

At Windsor Underground, we deliver professional dry utility construction services tailored to meet the demands of Arizona’s growing infrastructure. Whether it’s trenching, boring, locating, or street lighting, each service is performed with safety, precision, and strict compliance to utility and municipal standards. With decades of combined experience, our team is trusted by general contractors, developers, and municipalities to execute underground utility work on time and without compromise.

Precision Trenching For Utility Infrastructure

Utility trenching is at the core of every successful underground infrastructure project, forming the backbone for power, gas, telecom, and lighting systems. At Windsor Underground, we bring decades of hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and specialized equipment to execute safe, efficient trenching across varied job site conditions—from compact urban zones to expansive desert terrain. Our skilled crews understand how to balance production efficiency with strict compliance standards, ensuring each trench is cut to spec and aligned with engineering and utility requirements. Whether it’s a shallow run for streetlight conduit or a deep trench for multiple duct banks, we deliver excavation, conduit placement, and backfill services that prioritize safety, environmental impact, and long-term infrastructure reliability.

Our trenching services are integral to both new construction and retrofitting projects, supporting utility expansions, upgrades, and relocations with minimal disruption to surrounding infrastructure. We maintain full adherence to municipal and utility regulations, including trench width, depth, bedding material, and separation between conduits. ADA-compliant crossings, erosion control, and surface restoration are carefully planned and executed. Additionally, we coordinate with APS, SRP, Southwest Gas, and local inspectors to ensure trench inspections are completed efficiently and utility tie-ins proceed without delay.

Built To Serve Complex Utility Projects

Whether you’re installing telecom lines in a tight urban footprint or trenching for gas sleeves in open desert terrain, we deliver high-performance trenching tailored to your site and scope. Our field crews are trained in OSHA standards and work closely with GCs, engineers, and inspectors to minimize delays and avoid conflicts.

Electric, gas, telecom, and lighting trenching
Trench depth and width to spec
Conduit installation and pull string placement
Coordination with utility providers
Safety barriers and trench shoring (as needed)
Full site restoration and backfill

Trenching Projects That Deliver Results

Our trenching services have powered major residential subdivisions, municipal sites, and commercial installations—delivering critical dry utility infrastructure on time and under budget. We approach each project with a focus on precision, safety, and seamless coordination with utility providers. Our ability to manage complex routing and meet aggressive schedules makes us a trusted partner for high-demand projects. From single-lot connections to multi-phase developments, we ensure trenching is done right the first time.

Master-Planned Residential Trenching Municipal Power Feed Deep Trench Mixed-Use Commercial Zone Trenching

Windsor Underground completed comprehensive trenching across a 200-lot master-planned community, supporting utility infrastructure for electric, gas, and telecom services. Our team handled both mainline and lateral trenching, ensuring utility separation and proper conduit alignment to meet future service demands. We maintained traffic-safe conditions throughout the neighborhood with clear signage, barriers, and minimal disruption to ongoing development. Pull boxes were installed for inspection access, with all work coordinated to meet utility provider standards.

  • Electric, gas, and telecom conduit runs

  • Traffic-safe zones with signage and barriers

  • Pull box installation for inspection

This municipal infrastructure project involved the installation of a 60” deep trench to accommodate a duct bank for streetlight and power distribution. Our crews implemented trench shoring systems to comply with safety regulations and prevent wall collapse during excavation. The layout was approved by APS and included slope and depth controls to ensure conduit integrity and long-term functionality. Every trench segment was inspected, documented, and closed out according to municipal guidelines.

  • Shoring used for safety compliance

  • APS-approved layout

  • Precise slope and depth management

For a multi-utility installation beneath a busy commercial site, Windsor Underground delivered shared trenching services for telecom, gas, and lighting systems. The work required precise asphalt saw cutting, trench excavation, and full surface restoration without interfering with surrounding business operations. Utility sleeves were installed to spec with careful coordination between providers to avoid cross-system conflicts. Inspections were scheduled in phases to maintain progress and comply with city and utility standards.

  • Asphalt cuts and restoration

  • Utility sleeve coordination

  • Inspections scheduled in phases

What We Handle In Utility Trenching

Trenching layout and depth planning
Conduit and sleeve placement
Utility pull strings and vaults
Rock excavation and hard dig support
Trench safety and compliance measures
Backfill and surface restoration

Our Trenching Process

We use a systematic trenching process to ensure safety, accuracy, and minimal site disruption. Our team begins each project with utility locates, pre-marking of trench paths, and coordination with utility providers to prevent conflicts. We follow engineered plans precisely, maintaining required depths, conduit separation, and compaction standards throughout the excavation. This methodical approach keeps projects moving efficiently while meeting all inspection and compliance requirements.

Site Marking

Conduit Installation

Inspection & Backfill

Efficient trenching that’s aligned with your schedule, scope, and utility provider standards.

Utility Trenching FAQ

What utilities can you trench for?
We trench for dry utilities including power (APS/SRP), gas (Southwest Gas), telecom (Cox, CenturyLink), and site lighting.
How deep are your trenches?
Depth varies by utility— depending on the utility provider and project type. For primary power, our trenches are typically 48" to 84" deep and sometimes deeper.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
Yes. We assist with trenching permits and coordinate inspections with utility companies and municipalities.
Can you trench in asphalt or concrete?
Absolutely. We provide saw cutting, trenching, and full surface restoration as part of our turnkey service.

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