Potholing is a process of digging a test hole to expose existing subsurface utilities. It is intended to determine the vertical and horizontal location of a facility that may be present along a planned bore path to avoid causing damage to underground utilities. The installation of underground pipelines and cables prompted most states to consider [...]
So much lives underneath us, hidden from our sight. Almost everything in our homes is made possible by invisible networks that run all over the world. The infrastructure of our public utility networks powers our phones, electricity, gas, cable, internet, traffic lights, street lights, storm drains, and water. So much of our lives is powered [...]
When digging to expose utility lines, it’s important to have the right equipment to prevent expensive mishaps. While some construction and boring companies work with shovels, we use highly effective hydrovac excavators instead. Does it really make a difference? It does, and we will tell you why. Potholing Utilities So, what is utility potholing? It’s [...]
More and more utility crews these days are using potholing in construction to expose lines while keeping them safe and sound. Utility potholing uses a portable vacuum excavator instead of a shovel or backhoe to find utility lines during construction or repairs. Want to know exactly how it works? Have a look at our full [...]
