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Trenching in Oakland County, MI

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Trenching in Oakland County

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Trenching by city in Oakland County

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The job

What trenching usually includes

  • Route layout and depth agreed in writing
  • MISS DIG 811 ticket and hand digging near marked lines
  • Trench cut to line and grade with the right machine
  • Spoils kept at least 2 feet back from the edge
  • Protective system for trenches deeper than 5 feet
  • Bedding and backfill placed and compacted in layers
  • Surface restoration of lawn, stone or pavement
Price

What drives the cost of trenching in Oakland County

  • Trench length, depth and width
  • Machine needed: walk behind trencher, mini excavator or backhoe
  • Soil type, rock, roots and groundwater
  • Crossings of drives, walks or existing utilities
  • Shoring or a trench box for deeper trenches
  • Bedding stone and backfill material
  • Restoration of lawns and paved surfaces
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How to compare trenching quotes

  • Share the route, depth and what is going in the trench.
  • Ask how they will protect the trench and workers.
  • Confirm who places the MISS DIG ticket.
  • Ask what bedding and backfill they use and how it is compacted.
  • Check the LARA license and ask for proof of insurance.

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Trenching in Oakland County: FAQ

MIOSHA requires sloping, benching, shoring or a trench box for trenches deeper than 5 feet, and a competent person may require protection in shallower trenches in poor soil.
Yes. Michigan law applies to any excavation, and gas and electric service lines can be shallow. Notify MISS DIG 811 at least three business days ahead.
It can if the soil is dumped back loose. Compacting in layers, and topping with extra soil on lawns, reduces settling.
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Permits come from the city, village or township where the property sits, not the county. Your city page lists the building department.

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