Hydro Vacuum Services

Hydro excavation, also called vacuum excavation, uses pressurized water to loosen soil and a vacuum to remove it, exposing buried utilities without a bucket or shovel. It digs pits, trenches and openings to a set size and depth, which suits tight spaces and any dig close to existing lines.

Potholing is digging a small hole to expose a buried utility so its position and depth can be confirmed. Hydro excavation is a common way to do it. On a fiber or power build, a pothole at each crossing shows the existing line before the drill passes.

A slot trench is a narrow trench dug with water and vacuum across the path of planned work. It finds every buried line that crosses the path before trenching or drilling starts. It is also a way to place small conduit or cable close to other utilities without risking them.

Daylighting exposes a buried utility along a stretch, not just at one point, so it can be seen, measured and protected while work goes on beside it. Hydro vacuum excavation is the usual method because it does not damage the line.

Yes. The vacuum truck removes spoil, mud and debris from excavations, and clears sediment and standing water from catch basins, pits, vaults and structures. Tell us what the material is when you request a quote, so it can be handled and disposed of correctly.

The location of the work, what needs to be exposed, a short description of the job and how to reach you. Mention any plans or dimensions in the description, and say whether the work is new or a repair. We follow up by phone or email.