Statement from the owner
My name is Robert McCracken, founder of McCracken Excavation. I built this company on a foundation of strong work ethic, commitment to precision, and a dedication to completing every project efficiently and to the highest standards. At ME&U Inc., no job is too big or too complex — we take pride in delivering results that exceed expectations.
Backed by 26 years of hands-on experience in the construction industry — including major PG&E infrastructure projects — McCracken Excavation & Utilities Inc has the proven ability to deliver results safely and efficiently. At ME&U, our name reflects our philosophy: it’s about me and you, working together to achieve your project goals.
ME&U INC is 4 trades in one!
CA A-License #1046741 | Civil Contractor | HAZMAT Certified | OQ Qualified: Water • Sewer • Gas • Power Installation & Termination
ME&U Inc. — Scope of Work
McCracken Excavation & Utilities Inc (ME&U Inc.) provides full-service underground and civil construction solutions with precision, reliability, and proven field expertise. Our core capabilities include:
Primary and Secondary Electrical and Joint Trench Construction
Emergency Response Services — Slide Repair, Sewer, Water, Storm Damage, and Utility Restoration
Deep Sewer and Manhole Installation
Wet Well and Lift Station Construction
PG&E Specification Construction
Transformer Pad and Transformer Placement
Wire Pulling and Termination
Comprehensive Dry Utility Infrastructure
Storm, Water, Sewer, and Gas Utility Installation
Vault Removal and Installation
Directional Boring
Complex and Precision Excavation
Advanced Technology & Precision Execution
At ME&U Inc., we utilize Trimble GPS Base and Rover systems for precision surveying and layout. This technology gives our foremen real-time, interactive capability between CAD design data and on-site implementation, ensuring all elevations and layouts are executed exactly per plan.
Trimble eliminates guesswork — delivering unmatched accuracy, efficiency, and quality on every project.
Valued Customers
We’re proud to serve a wide range of respected clients, including:
Costco
Parkway C&A
Jones Covey
JF Petro Group
Shell Corporation
M.R. Christensen
Retail & Food Service: Starbucks, Raising Cane’s, Dutch Bros Coffee, Popeyes, and In N Out
Fuel & Convenience: 7-Eleven, Chevron, Circle K, Shell, Mobil, Costco Gas
Automotive: Auto Dealerships, Shell Corporate Complete EV charging Stations
Residential & Commercial: Large Apartment Communities, Municipalities
Specialty Services: Car Wash Chains
With offices in Granite Bay and Newport Beach, California
We proudly serve clients throughout the state.

