Things to Know About Potholing Assistance

Hydrovac excavation services are frequently used as potholing assistance, also referred to as daylighting. Potholing refers to the process of exposing buried infrastructure lines with hydrovac vacuum excavation. Potholing exposes utility lines safely and quickly by using water to remove the earth. It is typically done during construction projects or repairs, and allows for fast project progress. With potholing, the risk of accidentally hitting or damaging a hidden utility line is removed. 

Hydrovac is frequently used in utility excavation projects because it is more precise, and safer, than traditional excavation. The potholing system is better able to navigate around pipes and other hazards, reducing the risks for damage. Potholing assistance is also used to remove debris, drill slots for poles, and excavate in tight areas that typically do not have room for heavy machinery. 

During potholing, pressurized water is sprayed on the ground to remove earth in a much shorter amount of time than using manual diggers. An industrial vacuum is used to remove dirt. Pressurized water in the hose liquefies the dirt which is sucked into an empty tanker.

Potholing can be accomplished in all conditions to expose utility lines safely and efficiently. It exposes pipes or utility lines to daylight by removing dirt and debris around them with pressurized water. It works with a number of different surfaces including dirt, clay and frozen ground. 

Hydrovac potholing’s non-destructive digging process is also typically faster than traditional excavation because dirt is emptied into a tanker and hauled away to a proper disposal facility which speeds up the cleanup process. Potholing not only removes the material but cleans the tank in a safe manner. Hard or frozen surfaces are easier to excavate which minimizes delays caused by weather. Pressurized water can cut through nearly any material and travel much deeper than traditional excavation methods. 

There are numerous benefits to potholing. It is a safer and more manageable option for construction teams since they don’t have to work with sharp, heavy or dangerous large machinery. Neighboring residents and businesses near the excavation sites are less likely to experience disruptions with their utilities caused by excavation crews hitting pipes. 

Hydrovac potholing is considered a water method of excavation. It offers utility excavation services that utilize top-of-the-line trucks and highly trained operators and allows for excavation that tends to be faster, safer, and more effective than other methods. Potholing technology offers a significantly less environmental impact than conventional drilling methods. Test holes are created in order to determine the horizontal and vertical locations of buried infrastructure. 

Of course, one of the great benefits of Hydrovac is its cost. It tends to be more budget-friendly than traditional excavation because it requires fewer workers and takes less time. Traditional excavation typically utilizes many workers over multiple days. A project’s cost is usually calculated on an hourly basis and estimated in dollars per cubic yard. Potholing assistance can increase productivity, as well as lower the risks associated with exposing buried infrastructure.