Trenching Services

Trenching Services

Our trenching services ensure safe and efficient installation of electrical lines. We dig precise trenches to meet your project requirements.

Why Choose REC Electric for Trenching?

At REC Electric, trenching is more than just digging a line in the ground. Proper trenching protects your electrical system, prevents future issues, and ensures your installation meets code requirements from the start.

We handle the entire process — from planning and excavation to conduit placement and electrical installation — so you don't have to coordinate multiple contractors.

What You Can Expect

Clean, professional work
Proper trench depth and code compliance
Minimal disruption to your property
Residential & commercial trenching
Safe underground electrical installation
Experienced, licensed electricians
Service across Minnesota & Western Wisconsin

Our Trenching Services

Underground Electrical Service Installation

Need power brought to a new structure or area of your property? We install underground electrical lines for:

Detached garages
Pole barns
Workshops
New home construction
Home additions
Outdoor living spaces

Generator & Backup Power Trenching

Installing a standby generator often requires underground electrical and gas line routing. We provide trenching solutions that help keep your backup power system clean, protected, and reliable.

Outdoor Lighting & Landscape Power

Power your outdoor spaces safely with underground wiring for:

Landscape lighting
Pathway lights
Patio & deck lighting
Pool equipment
Hot tubs
Outdoor kitchens

Commercial Trenching Services

REC Electric also provides trenching for commercial properties and job sites, including:

Parking lot lighting
Underground conduit runs
Electrical service upgrades
Site power installation
New construction projects

The REC Electric Process

1. Site Evaluation

We assess your property, project goals, and utility layout to determine the safest and most efficient trenching route.

2. Utility Coordination

Before excavation begins, we coordinate utility locating to help avoid underground hazards and ensure safe digging practices.

3. Professional Trenching & Installation

Our team carefully excavates the trench, installs conduit and wiring as needed, and ensures all work meets local electrical codes.

4. Clean Finish

We take pride in leaving your property looking as clean and professional as possible after the job is complete.

Why Underground Electrical?

Underground electrical systems provide:

A cleaner appearance
Better protection from the weather
Reduced risk of overhead line damage
Increased property value
Long-term reliability

Service Areas

Minneapolis, MN
Saint Paul, MN
Woodbury, MN
Maplewood, MN
Oakdale, MN
Stillwater, MN
Cottage Grove, MN
White Bear Lake, MN
Forest Lake, MN
Blaine, MN
Coon Rapids, MN
Fridley, MN
Shoreview, MN
Roseville, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hudson, WI
River Falls, WI
New Richmond, WI
Somerset, WI
Baldwin, WI
Roberts, WI
Hammond, WI
Prescott, WI
Ellsworth, WI
Spring Valley, WI
Durand, WI
Amery, WI
Clear Lake, WI
Osceola, WI
Star Prairie, WI
Woodville, WI

And many more!

Services

REC Electric provides reliable residential and light commercial electrical services across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. Their work covers everything from new installations to troubleshooting and upgrades, with a focus on quality craftsmanship and getting the job done right the first time.

Residential

Experienced in residential projects, REC covers all aspects of your home's electrical system. Construction, new installations, troubleshooting, repair, EV charging installations, lighting, panels, services, and more.

Commercial

Our expertise includes electrical installations, wiring, lighting, troubleshooting, repair, and more energy-efficient solutions tailored to meet the unique requirements of commercial spaces for your business and office.

Industrial

We understand the complex electrical needs of industrial facilities. Our team is equipped to handle a wide range of industrial electrical services, including equipment installation, maintenance, control, and troubleshooting, to keep your operations running smoothly.