Amerine’s trenching operators have been working in the Central U.S. long enough to know what it’s going to do before it does it.
On an Amerine job, the people responsible for the work are the ones with eyes on it, not somebody back at the office waiting on an update.
We have the fleet and the bonding capacity to take on trenching inside a larger project without becoming the thing that holds everything else up.
50+ years in these areas means we know the ground, the permits, and the people, and that saves everybody time.
We don’t rush trenching just to get to the next job. We take the time to hold depth, line, and grade because doing it right for our repeat customers is what’s important.
Every trench starts with understanding what it needs to support- depth, grade, access points, and how installation will follow behind us.
From there it’s about keeping things synchronized. We pace the dig to match the job, keep the trench in workable condition as we go, and make sure the site stays accessible for whoever’s coming in after us.
When the work is done, backfill is compacted properly, graded clean, and ready for restoration. Not because someone’s inspecting it, but because that’s just the standard we hold ourselves to on every job.
Open trenching for mainline runs, service drops, and transitions where access is available and installation needs are straightforward.
Trenching is used for fiber routes, service drops, and connection points when access allows and open cutting keeps the job efficient.
In streets, easements, and public areas, trenching is coordinated with traffic control, access requirements, and surface restoration.
Trenching supports underground energy lines and facility tie-ins, with careful attention given from excavation through closeout.
Open trenching for mainline runs, service drops, and transitions where access is available and installation needs are straightforward.
Trenching is used for fiber routes, service drops, and connection points when access allows and open cutting keeps the job efficient.
In streets, easements, and public areas, trenching is coordinated with traffic control, access requirements, and surface restoration.
Trenching supports underground energy lines and facility tie-ins, with careful attention given from excavation through closeout.
A poorly run excavation doesn’t just slow down the dig, it follows the job all the way through restoration.
Most restoration problems don’t start at the end of a job. They start at the beginning, when nobody’s thinking about how the trench is going to be closed. Backfill that wasn’t planned for, grade that wasn’t maintained, surfaces that weren’t protected during the dig, by the time anyone notices, the damage is already done.
Amerine crews think about how the trench closes before they think about how it opens. That way restoration is a formality, not a problem to solve.
Trenching is one of the more hazardous operations in construction.
Soil shifts, conditions change, and an open excavation that looked stable in the morning can look completely different by the afternoon. Our crews know that, and they treat every open trench accordingly.
Weekly safety meetings, OSHA apprenticeship programs, and zero recordable incidents in 2025 aren’t just talking points. They’re what happens when a company builds its safety culture from the ground up instead of adding it on after something goes wrong.
“Amerine Construction did a fantastic job. Their crew was professional, knowledgeable, and the quality of work was outstanding. They got the job done right, on time, and within budget. Best of all, their post-plow cleanup left the landscape looking virtually untouched. I highly recommend them.”
Eric Norstrom, Project Manager at Home Communications Inc.
“Amerine Utility Contractors has been an outstanding company to have worked on our projects. Their efficient and quality work is completed with integrity.“
Ryan Oren, Outside Plant Supervisor at Haviland Broadband
“We value our partnership with Craig and his team at Amerine Construction. They operate as a true extension of our business, going beyond the traditional vendor role to share in our goals and outcomes. Their willingness to adjust, adapt, and collaborate ensures that together we deliver successful projects and build stronger Western Kansas communities.”
Beau Rebel, General Manager at GBT
Amerine aligns trenching with the rest of the underground work to avoid rework and downtime.
Supporting services include:
Underground Cable Plowing & Installation: Open trenches prepared to match installation timing and routing.
Directional Drilling (HDD): Trenching used for transitions, tie-ins, and areas where boring ends and open-cut work begins.
Rock Sawing: Controlled cuts through rock formations, under rivers, and hard surfaces to support clean trench lines.
Energy & Utility Infrastructure: Underground systems handled in coordination from excavation through closeout.
Manhole & Underground Structures: Trenching coordinated with structure placement and access requirements.
Trenching and backhoe work is often used on sites where surface access is available, space allows for open excavation, and installation or inspection needs to happen directly in the trench.
Yes. Trenching is often completed in sections to match project sequencing, allowing installation and restoration to move forward without opening the entire site at once.
Utility locations are verified before digging, exposed utilities are worked around carefully in the field. Excavation methods are adjusted as needed to avoid damage.
When coordinated properly, trenching does not need to slow a project down. Sequencing and access planning help other crews continue working while excavation is underway.
Key factors include surface conditions, restoration expectations, schedule, utility congestion, and whether open excavation fits the overall project layout better than directional drilling.
If trenching or backhoe work is part of your next project, Amerine can help review site conditions and next steps before the work begins.
