Underground Utility Contractor in Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute is the largest city in Vigo County, with an estimated 58,531 residents (2024 Census estimate) on about 35 square miles of land.

Hydro excavation for safe digging

Anywhere existing utilities are close to planned work, hydro excavation is one of the safest ways to dig. It is worth knowing when it is used and why.

How it works

A wand directs pressurized water at the soil to break it up, and a large vacuum hose lifts the wet soil into a tank on the truck. Nothing hard touches the buried line, so it can be uncovered without damage.

When it is used

• Potholing: exposing existing lines at the points where a new trench or bore will cross them.
• Verifying locates: confirming the marks left by the one-call process before excavation starts.
• Digging in tight spaces: between foundations, under structures or beside equipment.
• Exposing a line for repair: uncovering only what is needed.

What it means for a job

With the existing lines exposed and recorded, the main excavation or bore can be planned around them, which reduces the risk of damage and of surprises.

We also handle water, sewer, storm and conduit work in Terre Haute for homeowners, businesses and public owners.

Notice before digging

Under Indiana Code chapter 8-1-26, Indiana 811 must receive a locate request before excavation. The law sets the notice at no less than two full working days and no more than 10 calendar days before excavation; a ticket stays valid for 20 calendar days.

Around Terre Haute

West Terre Haute, Seelyville, Riley, Staunton, Universal and Rosedale are near Terre Haute. We take on work in those communities too.

Send the address, the kind of line, the work and any drawings or photos with your request.

We read each request ourselves and reply with our questions and a proposed approach. We schedule the work once the scope is agreed.