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Trenching Contractor Brooklyn NY

Gas, water, sewer, electric and drainage trenches dug to spec and backfilled right — plus demolition and full site preparation for Brooklyn builds. One contractor for the dig and the demo.

Utility Trenching

Underground work in NYC means digging around a century of live infrastructure. We open trenches for:

• Gas service lines — trenches to utility spec for new and replacement gas services, coordinated with National Grid requirements.
• Water and sewer connections — house sewer and water service trenches, including DEP tap coordination.
• Electric and telecom — conduit trenches for service upgrades, EV chargers, site lighting and communications.
• Drainage and French drains — perimeter and yard drainage trenches with proper pitch and clean stone backfill.
• Irrigation and site utilities — shallow trenching for site-wide utility runs on larger lots.

Every trench job starts with a utility mark-out (call 811 / Dig Safely NY) and hand-digging around confirmed live lines. We compact backfill in lifts so your trench doesn't become a sunken scar across the yard in six months — and we restore surfaces to match.

Demolition & Site Preparation

Before anything gets built, the site has to be cleared. We handle:

• Interior and selective demolition for gut renovations feeding into foundation work or cellar dig-outs.
• Garage, shed and small-structure demolition with debris hauled off-site.
• Concrete and asphalt removal — breaking and hauling old driveways, patios, sidewalks and slabs.
• Site clearing and grubbing — vegetation, stumps, old fencing and junk fill removed.
• Full site prep for new construction — demo, clearing, rough grading and erosion control, leaving a build-ready pad.

Why One Contractor for Trench + Demo

Splitting trenching, demolition and excavation across three vendors is how schedules die. Mobilization fees stack up, nobody owns the sequencing, and the demo crew's debris ends up in the trench crew's way. We mobilize once, sequence the work ourselves — demo first, then trenches, then final grading — and you deal with one foreman and one invoice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does trenching cost in Brooklyn?

Utility trenches typically run $1,500–$6,000 depending on length, depth, surface restoration (sidewalk concrete costs more than soil) and rock. See our cost guide for details.

Do you handle utility mark-outs and permits?

We call in mark-outs on every dig and coordinate with utility requirements. Sidewalk and roadway openings need DOT permits — we flag those at the estimate stage. See our permit guide.

Can you demolish a garage and dig the new foundation?

Yes — that's a classic combined job. We demo the structure, haul the debris, then excavate footings or a full foundation on the same mobilization, which saves you real money.

Do you restore sidewalks and driveways after trenching?

We backfill and compact to spec and restore surfaces to match existing conditions. Full DOT-compliant sidewalk restoration is available where permits require it.