What This Service Is
Understanding Soft Digging (Hydro-Excavation)
Soft digging by hydro-excavation is a critical service for safely and accurately verifying depths of underground utilities without the risk of damaging the facility. Our equipment allows our crews to precisely expose utility lines using less invasive “soft dig” methods, minimizing disruption to surrounding soil and infrastructure. These SUE Quality Level A test pits provide exact horizontal and vertical utility data, material, color and condition giving our clients reliable information needed for design decisions and efficient construction planning. By reducing uncertainty and utility strikes, hydro excavation enhances safety, accuracy, and overall project success.
Why It Matters
The Importance of Soft Dig (Hydro Excavation)
It is the safest way to expose buried infrastructure.
Soft digs reduce the likelihood of utility strikes during construction
Information improves initial design data
Verify depth and material information
Decrease project delays with important information up front
What You Get
Deliverables & Outcomes
How We Work
Our Process
Consultation
We review your site plan for any utilities in conflict with potential tie-ins, bore paths, etc.
Assessment
We determine access and safety requirements, including traffic control and backfill procedures, ensuring all work is approved and permitted with the required municipality.
Field Work
We locate and isolate each utility to expose with hydro-excavation for data verification and once collected, backfill according to the DOT standard.
Documentation
You receive clear soft dig data and photos for your records.