Five questions about a project and we tell you whether to DIY it, hire it or split it.
These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual soil, depth, access, local rules and conditions. Only a visit can confirm what a job needs, and we give you a clear price before any work begins.
Fence post hole, small trench, service line or full replacement.
Buried lines, depth, traffic and structure.
Equipment, experience and schedule.
DIY, hire or split, with a short reason.
It is a simple guide. It is not a substitute for a professional assessment of your situation.
Many jobs split well, such as you clearing the area and us doing the trenching.
Shallow trenches can be a fit after calling 811. Deep trenches and anything near other lines belong to professionals.
Trench Volume and Spoil CalculatorEnter trench length, width and depth and see cubic yards of soil, truckloads and bedding stone to plan for.Try it 
Pipe Slope and Fall CalculatorEnter run length and slope and see the total fall and the invert elevation at the far end.Try it 
Underground Utility Cost EstimatorPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it 
Trench or Bore Decision ToolAnswer a few questions about the surface, soil and length and see whether trenching or boring suits your line.Try it 
Utility TrenchingStraight, clean trenches for water, sewer, electric, gas and communication lines, cut to depth and width by machines…Explore 
Locating and 811We handle the call to 811, coordinate with the utilities and make sure every line is marked before…Explore 
Surface RestorationSod, seed, topsoil, concrete and asphalt patching so your yard and driveway look good again after the trench…Explore Quick scheduling, careful work and a clear price before we start.
