Purpose
Called Brian McJames (plumber referred by Terry at All American Concrete) to discuss the house-to-garage utility trench: (1) whether the trench needs to be installed before the driveway is poured, and (2) which portions of the sewer, natural gas, and water lines require a licensed plumber.
Notes
Outcome
- No answer — left voicemail
- Referred by Terry at All American Concrete (see 2026-05-11 - Call - Terry Utility Trench Timing)
- Awaiting callback
Topics to Cover When Brian Calls Back
- Sequencing: Does the utility trench (sewer + natural gas + water) need to be installed before the driveway pour, or can it be installed after?
- Concern: if the trench route crosses the driveway/apron, cutting and patching new concrete is expensive and ugly
- Trench routing details: House-to-Garage Utility Routing Strategy
- Licensed-plumber scope: Which portions of the trench install require a licensed plumber to do (or sign off on)?
- Sewer line connection at house and at garage
- Natural gas line (likely requires licensed installer / utility coordination)
- Water supply line
- Availability and quote if Brian is interested in the work
Decisions
- None — initial outreach only
Action Items
- Brian to return call (waiting) — owner:: Brian
- When connected, capture answers on sequencing and licensed-scope (above) — owner:: Owner — stage:: 6
- Add Brian’s response to Plumbing Contractors and create a dedicated contractor record if he takes the job — owner:: Owner — stage:: 6
Contact Information
See Brian McJames for contact details (kept in private contractor area).
Related Notes
- 2026-05-11 - Call - Terry Utility Trench Timing — the referral conversation
- All American Concrete — referring contractor
- Plumbing Contractors — plumber candidate tracking
- Utilities & Conduits — trench routing strategy
- Timeline