Dig‑It, Inc. delivers turn-key direct embed foundation services for utility poles and mast structures, plus corrugated metal pipe (CMP) installations for foundations and culverts. From pre-construction planning through final site project completion, our team helps you build safely, efficiently and to spec.
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Direct embed foundation systems and corrugated metal pipe applications can be a practical alternative to cast‑in‑place drilled shafts in the right soils and loading conditions.
We install the full scope for utility and telecom projects, including survey coordination, excavation, setting, alignment, backfill and surface project completion. Whether your plans call for a steel pole, wood pole, or composite mast, we deliver a precise set and compaction sequence.
Our crews regularly execute both the design and build workflows clients specify, including:
Final design governs diameter, depth and backfill requirements. Provide:
If you need constructability input before final design, our team can assist with constructability review and value engineering.
We install backfill materials as specified in your plans and standards. Common approaches include engineered granular backfill, controlled compaction lifts, and where specified, cementitious or flowable materials. We do not prescribe designs; we build to your documents and inspector direction.
We support CMP uses for foundation casing, permanent forms and drainage structures. Our services include layout, trenching/excavation, bedding, pipe placement, jointing per spec, backfill and compaction; corrugated metal pipe foundation per plan tolerance; CMP installation for foundation forms and sleeves; CMP culvert installation for site drainage and access crossings
We follow project‑specified corrosion protection, such as galvanized coatings, wraps, or additional protective measures defined by the engineer of record. Coating type, thickness, and any cathodic protection details should be provided in the bid set. If corrosion risk is a key constraint, raise it during pre-construction to align materials and installation with the design intent.
We execute the engineer‑of‑record’s drawings and utility standards.
We can provide daily logs, pictures, and compaction verification as requested.
See our constructability review and value engineering services to reduce risk before mobilization.
Company safety and quality programs guide our work and site controls.
Review drawings, geotech, access and environmental controls
Traffic control, locates, erosion controls and staging
Dig to plan depth, set pole/CMP to line, grade and plumb
Per lift schedule and specified materials
As‑built checks and field documentation as required
Topsoil, seed/mulch, or paving repairs as directed
For schedule certainty, share milestones, outage windows and inspection hold points during bidding.
Direct embed foundation solutions are typically used where geotechnical conditions, pole loads and utility standards allow an embedment design. Suitability is determined by the engineer of record based on soils, groundwater and loading.
Not always. Some designs rely on engineered granular backfill with controlled compaction; others specify lean concrete or flowable materials. We install exactly what your drawings and specifications require.
We install CMP per plan diameter, gauge and length. To quote accurately, please provide drawings and any manufacturer data sheets. If sizing is still in flux, we can coordinate with your team during pre-construction.
We furnish and install materials per the specified coating, wrap, or protection system in the bid set. If additional measures are required by the design, include them in the documents so we can price and plan accordingly.
Service life depends on soil conditions, loading, materials and protective measures defined by the engineer. We do not determine design life; we install to spec and document compliance.
Ready to scope your project? Contact our team with drawings, geotech and schedule needs. For complementary solutions, view recent utility foundation projects.
Have a tight outage window? Talk with an estimator about constructability and phasing.
