Deep utility excavation
Controlled excavation and material handling in a constrained developed area.
Commercial & Residential
Underground Utility Installation in Fort Wayne, Indiana
CDC Excavation supports underground utility construction with safe, organized trenching, bedding, installation support, backfill, and compaction. Work is coordinated around plans, existing utilities, inspections, access, and the other crews sharing the site.
Request a bid → Fort Wayne + two-hour radius
Scope
Capabilities for the work.
Every estimate is built around the plans, field conditions, access, schedule, and responsibilities specific to the project.
Storm-drain pipe, catch basins, manholes, culverts, and drainage structures
Detention and retention systems
Roof-drain connections
Sanitary sewer mains, laterals, manholes, and connections
Water mains and domestic water services
Fire-service lines, hydrants, valves, and related structures
Trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction
Public and private utility scopes evaluated by project
Project types
Commercial & residential
- Commercial developments
- Industrial sites
- Residential and multifamily projects
- Private utility extensions
- Stormwater improvements
- Site redevelopment
Equipment & technical capability
Prepared for production
- Excavators sized for utility depth and access
- Trench bedding and controlled backfill
- Structure and pipe handling
- Compaction equipment for confined and open areas
- Coordination with utility locating, inspectors, and testing providers
Our process
Clear from bid to turnover.
- 01
Preconstruction review
Plans, utility locates, access, traffic needs, inspections, and testing responsibilities are clarified before excavation.
- 02
Trench and prepare
The trench is excavated and bedding prepared according to the specified alignment, depth, and site conditions.
- 03
Install and coordinate
Pipe and structures are placed with required coordination for inspections, connections, and testing.
- 04
Backfill and restore
Backfill and compaction are completed in sequence, followed by grading and the agreed site restoration.
Recent work
Work visible in the field.
Material export and backfill support
Coordinated loading and movement of excavated material for continued site production.
Winter utility support
Excavation and truck access maintained during cold-weather site conditions.
Documentation
Insurance certificates and project-specific documentation can be provided with the proposal when requested.
Project requirements
Licensing, permits, inspections, testing, and certifications are confirmed by scope and jurisdiction before contract.
Service area
Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding areas within an approximately two-hour radius.
Frequently asked questions
Before the work starts.
Do you perform public and private utility work?+
Both public and private scopes can be evaluated. Requirements vary by owner, municipality, plan, and permit, so licensing, inspection, and testing responsibilities are confirmed before contract.
Who handles utility locating and traffic control?+
Responsibilities are defined during estimating. Required locating, traffic control, inspection, and testing must be coordinated before work proceeds.
Do you test or disinfect water lines?+
Testing and disinfection responsibilities depend on the project requirements and contract scope. CDC will identify included and excluded responsibilities in the proposal.
What utility work do you offer?+
Scopes may include stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water systems, along with trenching, bedding, backfill, compaction, and related structures.
Request a bid
Send the plans. Start the conversation.
Tell us what you are building and attach the documents we need to understand the site and scope.