Utilities & Drainage
Water management and underground infrastructure for stable, buildable sites
Underground systems are easy to ignore until something goes wrong. Poor drainage leads to washouts, erosion, and foundation problems. Improper utility trenches create settling, leaks, and access issues that surface months or years later.
Serving West Central Wisconsin, 715 Excavating provides utilities and drainage services that protect your property, control water movement, and support long-term construction performance in Eau Claire, WI, and surrounding communities. From stormwater control to utility trenching and culvert installation, we shape and install systems that work quietly and reliably below the surface.
Why Property Owners and Contractors Work With 715 Excavating
Local Expertise
We know the types of terrain, soil, weather patterns, and local regulations across West Central Wisconsin.
Versatile Clearing Methods
We’re not a one-size-fits-all contractor. From forestry mulching to tree and stump removal, we adapt to your project.
Environmental Responsibility
We minimize erosion, protect surface water, and comply with all local authorities to prevent harmful environmental impact.
Peace of Mind
We’re licensed, insured, and fully prepared to handle any challenge, be it overgrown acreage or a land development project.
Why Choose Our Land Clearing Services?
Water always finds the lowest point. Without proper grading, trench preparation, and drainage control, it becomes the leading cause of:
- Foundation movement and cracking
- Washed-out driveways and access roads
- Erosion around pads and slopes
- Standing water near structures
- Premature surface and base failure
Our work focuses on controlling flow paths, protecting base material, and preserving elevations so the site performs as designed through seasonal changes and heavy use.
Our Approach to Underground Infrastructure
Stormwater Drainage Solutions
Installing drainage systems that move water away from structures, driveways, and building pads to prevent erosion, ponding, and soil failure.
Water & Sewer Line Installation
Excavation and trench support for underground utility lines, including proper bedding, alignment, and backfill to protect pipes and prevent settlement.
Culvert Installation & Replacement
Installing and replacing culverts to manage runoff beneath driveways, access roads, and drainage crossings while maintaining flow capacity and structural support.
Our Approach to Underground Infrastructure
Utility Locates and Planning
Every project begins with utility locates and site review, so excavation happens safely and accurately around existing lines and structures.
Controlled Trenching
We excavate to correct depth and alignment, maintain trench stability, and prepare proper bedding for pipe and conduit placement.
Drainage Shaping and Flow Control
Swales, slopes, and discharge points are shaped to direct water away from structures, pads, and traffic surfaces.
Backfill and Compaction
After installation, trenches are backfilled and compacted to protect utilities and prevent future settling or surface failure.
Our Utilities & Drainage Process
Site Review and Utility Locates
We walk the property, review grades and flow paths, and coordinate utility locates before any excavation begins. This allows us to plan trench routes, discharge points, and system placement safely and accurately.
Trenching and System Installation
We excavate controlled trenches, prepare bedding, install pipe or culverts at the correct grade, and shape drainage features to direct water where it needs to go.
Backfill, Compaction, and Final Shaping
Once systems are installed, we backfill and compact material, restore surfaces, and shape surrounding grades so drainage and utilities perform correctly long after construction is complete.
Service Areas
715 Excavating proudly serves the following communities in Western Wisconsin:
- Eau Claire, WI
- Chippewa Falls, WI
- Menomonie, WI
- New Auburn, WI
- Osseo, WI
- Bloomer, WI
- Cadott, WI
- Stanley, WI
- Thorp, WI
- Withee, WI
- Greenwood, WI
- Fall Creek, WI
- Augusta, WI
- Mondovi, WI
- Eleva, WI
- Colfax, WI
- Cornell, WI
- Elk Mound, WI
- Chetek, WI
- Holcombe, WI
What Our Customers Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you help address drainage problems on my property?
Yes. We review slopes, soil conditions, and existing flow paths, then explain grading and drainage options that move water away from structures and traffic areas.
Do I need utility locates before trenching begins?
Yes. We always call 811 before digging and confirm the location of existing lines so excavation is done safely and accurately.
How deep do utility trenches usually need to be?
Depth depends on the type of line, frost requirements, and local code. We excavate to the correct depth and prepare proper bedding for each installation.
Can you install culverts under existing driveways or access roads?
Yes. We remove the surface as needed, install the culvert at the correct grade, and rebuild the base and surface so traffic can safely pass over it.
Do you handle drainage work in Eau Claire, WI, and nearby communities?
Yes. We provide utilities and drainage services in Eau Claire, WI, along with stormwater control and culvert installation across Chippewa Falls, Menomonie, Fall Creek, Bloomer, and surrounding areas.