Hydrovac Excavation Services

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Daylighting, or Potholing, is the process of digging to expose underground utilities, live gas lines or live electrical lines to the “light of day” for inspection or to determine the utilities’ location. This process works to increase productivity, enhance project safety, and decrease the overall costs of the project.

Effortlessly remove debris, rubble, or natural fragments with the advanced suction power of our powerful vacuum trucks. Capable of tackling a diverse array of materials—from soil to sludge—our trucks perform at impressive distances, extracting wet or dry substances over 600 feet away. Plus, with Compass Hydrovac, the clean-up is seamless, thanks to our trucks' integrated pressurized water systems. Experience a cleaner, clearer site with our expert crews at the helm.

Our expertise allows for ultra-narrow trench excavation, starting at just 3 inches wide. Ideal for installing pipes, cables, or other utilities with minimal disruption, our services extend to exploratory perimeter trenching, exposure of existing cables or conduits, and crucial repairs. Enhance your infrastructure with our efficient, precise trenching solutions.

Start your construction with confidence using Compass Hydrovac's precise utility locating services. Before a single shovel hits the ground, our experts pinpoint pipes, electric cables, and fiber optics, safeguarding your site and crew. Avoid costly damages and ensure the safety of your team with our accurate line locating, giving you a clear roadmap of underground obstacles. From confirming buried lines to preparing for directional drilling and more, we’re your first step to a safe and successful dig.

Enhance your infrastructure projects with the Compass Hydrovac system, where safety meets precision. Designed for the telecom, water, sewer, gas, and electrical sectors, our system facilitates non-destructive excavations, creating precise service pits without disturbing the surrounding area. Gain swift access for repairs with minimal impact on developed environments. Specialized applications include Gas Service Tie-in Pits, Electric Cable Fault Repair Pits, Water Main & Service Repair Pits, and Telecom Splice Pits. Trust Compass Hydrovac for efficiency that doesn’t compromise on safety or quality.

Whether it's for utility poles, telecom installations, traffic signals, lighting, signage, or fence posts, our hydro excavation technique is unparalleled. By utilizing pressurized water, we can accurately create holes of various depths and diameters tailored to each project's specifications. The subsequent air vacuum process allows for the clean and efficient removal of soil and debris, ensuring a clean worksite and precise installation. Our capacity to dig between 10 and 30 pole holes per day, each potentially up to 24” in diameter and 7’ deep, demonstrates our adaptability to both soil conditions and project demands. 

 Our expertise extends to the excavation of piling holes necessary for the foundations of structures requiring solid support. Whether your project requires exploratory (friction piles) or full-depth (end-bearing piles), our technology enables us to achieve depths exceeding 50 feet.

Compass Hydrovac sets the standard for tank cleaning across the Storage Tank Industry. Our hydrovac trucks boast a robust industrial vacuum system, enhanced by a high-pressure water system capable of heating—ensuring any tank is thoroughly cleaned, whether dealing with wet or dry materials. With the versatility to handle tanks of all shapes, sizes, and locations, our hydrovac trucks offer a superior cleaning solution. We ensure a safe, efficient removal and disposal process, no matter the complexity of the task at hand.

Compass Hydrovac has a proven history of tackling diverse spill cleanups with agility and expertise. From managing large-scale sand spills due to train derailments to clearing highways of grain from overturned semis, our vacuum excavation equipment stands ready for any challenge. Boasting exceptional suction power, our trucks are designed for smooth, swift, and efficient cleanup operations. Time after time, our clients are impressed with our speed and capacity in critical situations because when it matters most, our response is what counts.