Mini Excavation Services • Trenching Services • Machine + Operator Service
Mini Excavation Services • Trenching Services • Machine + Operator Service
Dig for U is a professional trenching contractor serving Orange County NY, Rockland County, Westchester County, and the Tri-State area. We provide utility trenching, drainage trenching, and trench excavation for homeowners, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, and contractors who need clean, precise trenches dug fast — without the hassle of renting trenching equipment or arranging transport. Our machine and operator arrive at your site ready to dig.

We are a specialized small excavation contractor focused on mini excavation services in Orange County and the Tri-State area. We bring the machine and an experienced operator to your site — no rental, no transport, no hassle. Every job is handled by our own licensed, insured crew. We provide free estimates, work in tight-access spaces that other contractors cannot reach, and complete most small jobs in a single visit. One call to 844-DIG-FOR-U gets you a price, a schedule, and a team that shows up ready to work.
Our utility trenching service provides clean, accurate trenches for water lines, sewer lines, electrical conduit, gas lines, irrigation systems, and communication cables. We work directly with plumbers, electricians, pool contractors, and general contractors as an on-call trenching partner. You tell us the depth, width, and path — we dig it. No rental coordination, no transport hassle, no learning curve for your crew.
Drainage trenching is one of our most common services for Orange County homeowners and landscapers. We excavate drainage channels, French drain trenches, surface drainage paths, and water diversion systems for residential and commercial properties. If you have standing water, poor yard drainage, or a wet basement caused by surface runoff, proper drainage trenching is the solution. We dig the trench to your specifications — you or your landscaper install the drainage system.
Foundation trench excavation and footer trench digging require precision depth and clean edges. Our trench excavation service handles new foundation trenches, addition footers, retaining wall base preparation, and structural trench digging for contractors and homeowners across Orange County. Our operator digs to the specified depth and width, giving your concrete or masonry crew a clean, ready-to-work trench.
Whether you need 20 feet of utility trenching for a single pipe run or 200 feet of drainage trenching across a large property, Dig for U operates as your on-call trenching contractor in Orange County and the surrounding area. We scale to your project. Small jobs are scheduled fast and completed in a single visit. Larger trenching projects are quoted with a clear timeline before we start.
Our mini excavation equipment digs trenches up to 8–10 feet deep depending on soil conditions and access. For standard utility trenching in Orange County — typically 2–5 feet deep — our equipment handles the job efficiently in a single visit.
Yes. We regularly subcontract trenching services to plumbers, electricians, pool contractors, and landscapers. We dig the trench — you install your system. It is a clean, efficient division of work that saves time and eliminates rental headaches for your crew.
Trenching cost depends on length, depth, soil conditions, and access. Most residential utility trenching jobs run from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars. Call 844-DIG-FOR-U and describe your project — we give you a price on the first call.
In most cases, yes — especially for utility trenching. New York requires permits for work that disturbs underground utilities. Before any trenching job, call 811 (New York 811 / Dig Safely New York) to have underground utilities marked. Dig for U can advise on this process when you call for your estimate.
Yes. Our compact equipment is specifically designed for tight-access trenching in confined spaces, fenced properties, and narrow corridors where standard trenching machines cannot operate.
Describe your project, text us photos of the site, and we will give you a straight price with no runaround. We serve Orange County, Rockland County, Westchester County, Sullivan County, and surrounding areas — and we are ready to help with your project.