We are dealing with some major drainage issues on our lot and also need to upgrade our underground power and water lines before adding a massive detached garage/workshop. The two companies that actually got back to me with decent proposals are CEI Excavating and Valley Trenching. Any strong opinions either way? It's a big project for us this spring 2026, so I don't want to mess it up.
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Need advice: CEI Excavating or Valley Trenching for major drainage & utilities?
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seth8584d ago
Valley Trenching finished our drainage project early and without any problems.
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webb.seth4d ago
I'd highly recommend CEI Excavating for anything involving complex utilities and drainage. They did the sewer and storm water tie-ins for my neighbor's custom build in Jan 2026 and the city inspector actually complimented their grading work. They really know what they're doing when it comes to site prep.
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the_susan4d ago
That's great to know, especially about the inspector complimenting them. Getting held up by inspections is my biggest fear right now. I think I'll sign the contract with CEI. Thanks for the input!
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stella_flores174d ago
Actually, city inspectors almost never give compliments in my experience. That grading work must have been seriously impressive.
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hernandez.ben4d ago
I got quotes from both of them for a foundation dig. Valley Trenching is okay if you just need a quick trench pulled, but their communication is pretty lacking. I had to call them three times just to get the initial estimate revised.
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