Hydro Excavation

Hydro excavation is a non-destructive excavation method that uses pressurized water to break up soil and a vacuum system to remove it. This allows operators to carefully expose underground utilities and structures while reducing the risk of damage.

Hydro excavation is commonly used when work needs to be completed around buried utilities or other sensitive underground infrastructure. It can be used for utility locating and daylighting, potholing, trenching, installations, and excavation in areas where traditional digging may be difficult or risky.

Yes. Hydro excavation uses controlled water and vacuum technology rather than mechanical digging directly against buried infrastructure. This provides greater precision when exposing utilities such as gas lines, water mains, and electrical systems and can help reduce the risk of accidental damage.

Utility daylighting, also known as potholing, involves carefully exposing a small section of an underground utility to confirm its exact location, depth, or condition. Hydro excavation is well suited to this work because soil can be removed precisely without relying on mechanical excavation around the utility.

Yes. Hydro excavation can be used in cold weather and winter conditions. Specialized equipment and techniques allow frozen or difficult soil to be removed while providing precise access to underground utilities and infrastructure.