Underground / Trenching

Commercial underground electrical built clean, safe, and inspection-ready.

Optimum Energy Services delivers underground electrical and trenching across Southern California, conduit runs, pull boxes, vaults, wire pulls, utility coordination, and clean restoration, built for active commercial sites.

Commercial-only focus
Active sites
Southern California
Regional crews
Phased execution
After-hours options
Commercial underground electrical trenching at a modern commercial property

Clean trenching, conduit installation, restoration, and inspection-ready closeout for commercial sites.

Underground work that protects safety, schedules, and site professionalism.

Underground electrical work touches your traffic flow, your customers, and your site’s appearance. That’s why we plan routing, phasing, and restoration carefully, so your project stays safe and predictable.

From conduit runs and pull boxes to wire pulls and clean restoration, we deliver inspection-ready execution built for commercial uptime.

Turnkey commercial underground services.

A complete scope, from planning to restoration, delivered with clean coordination and inspection-ready closeout.

01

Trenching & underground conduit runs

New conduit routes for power, lighting, EV charging, signage, and site infrastructure.

02

Directional boring (when appropriate)

Reduce disruption by boring under hardscape or drive lanes where trenching isn’t ideal.

03

Pull boxes, handholes & vaults

Install and set boxes/vaults correctly for clean pulls and long-term maintenance access.

04

Wire pulls & feeder runs

Pull conductors cleanly with correct bending radius, labeling, and terminations.

05

Utility coordination & site sequencing

Coordinate shutdowns, inspections, and tie-ins to keep the project predictable.

06

Concrete/asphalt restoration

Restore surfaces cleanly and safely, patching, compaction, striping-ready finish.

07

Site lighting & pole base infrastructure

Underground runs, bases, and routing for parking lot lights and site lighting upgrades.

08

Permits, inspections & closeout

Inspection-ready documentation, labeling, and final closeout delivered cleanly.

Built for businesses where site access matters.

We trench and route underground infrastructure for commercial environments where safety and uptime are key.

Explore industries we power
Auto dealerships & service centers
Gas stations & convenience stores
Retail centers & grocery tenants
Office campuses & mixed-use sites
Industrial yards & warehouses
Hospitality & parking operators
Multi-family & HOA communities
Municipal, fleet & public sector

Why leading businesses trust Optimum Energy Services for underground work.

We combine commercial coordination with clean restoration and inspection-ready closeout.

Built for active commercial sites

We plan around traffic flow, customer access, and operating hours so work stays controlled and safe.

Future-ready underground pathways

We size conduit and routing for growth, additional chargers, lighting, and equipment later.

Minimal disruption to operations

Phased trenching and after-hours scheduling keep your site open while progress continues.

Clean restoration & closeout

Concrete/asphalt restoration, labeling, and inspection-ready documentation, done right the first time.

A clear, proven underground electrical process.

Clear checkpoints from routing to restoration, built for operational commercial sites.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Site walk & routing plan

    We confirm start/end points, obstructions, traffic flow, and the safest routing for trenching or boring.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Permits, utility mark-outs & coordination

    We coordinate utility mark-outs, permitting, inspections, and the right shutdown windows if needed.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Excavation / boring & conduit install

    Trenching or boring performed cleanly. Conduit, sweeps, and boxes set correctly for reliable pulls.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Wire pulls, terminations & tie-ins

    Conductors pulled cleanly, labeled, and terminated. Tie-ins executed safely and inspection-ready.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Restoration, testing & closeout

    Backfill/compaction, concrete/asphalt restoration, testing, and final closeout documentation.

What you can expect

  • Safe routing plans that protect traffic flow
  • Clean conduit installs with correct boxes and sweeps
  • Professional restoration and inspection-ready closeout

Featured underground electrical projects.

A sampling of trenching and underground electrical work completed across Southern California.

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Dealership underground conduit expansion
Thousand Oaks, CA

Dealership underground conduit expansion

Trenching and conduit runs to support new electrical loads and site improvements with phased execution.

Retail center site power routing & restoration
Ventura, CA

Retail center site power routing & restoration

Underground routing with pull boxes and clean asphalt restoration to keep the site safe and professional.

Parking lot lighting underground infrastructure
Westlake Village, CA

Parking lot lighting underground infrastructure

Underground pathways and routing to support new pole bases and site lighting upgrades.

Underground & trenching FAQs.

Straightforward answers to common questions about trenching, conduit, restoration, and inspection-ready closeout.

01Do you do commercial-only trenching and underground electrical?

Yes. We focus on commercial sites where coordination, uptime, and safety are critical.

02Can trenching be done after-hours or in phases?

Absolutely. Many projects run after-hours or in phases to keep customer access and operations moving.

03Do you coordinate utility mark-outs and inspections?

Yes. We coordinate mark-outs, permits, and inspections to keep the schedule predictable and inspection-ready.

04Do you restore asphalt and concrete after trenching?

Yes. We restore surfaces cleanly with proper backfill/compaction so the finished site looks professional and is safe.

05Can underground work support EV charging and parking lot lighting?

Yes. Underground pathways are a core part of EV charging infrastructure and parking lot lighting improvements.

Ready to plan your underground electrical work?

From routing and coordination to restoration and closeout, we’ll deliver a clean underground pathway built for commercial uptime.