Expert Potholing Services in Kings County
By Devco Development & Engineering
Devco Development & Engineering provides professional Potholing (utility daylighting) services in Kings County, California. We use precision hydro excavation to safely expose underground utilities and confirm their exact location and depth before trenching, drilling, or excavation. With our California Class A (General Engineering) and Class B (General Building) contractor licenses, we support projects with a safety-first approach and dependable field execution.
Kings County includes agricultural corridors, roadway improvements, and growing communities where utility conflicts can create costly delays. Potholing helps reduce unknowns by confirming line locations at crossings, tie-ins, and conflict points—improving planning accuracy and helping crews work safely around critical infrastructure.
Devco is a proud Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and holds additional certifications including SDVOSB, PDBE, SB-Micro, and SB-PW.
Hydro Excavation Utility Daylighting
Potholing is a controlled excavation used to expose a utility for verification. Hydro excavation uses pressurized water to loosen soil and a vacuum system to remove spoils, allowing careful excavation around sensitive utilities.
Common Use Cases
- Confirm utility depth before HDD and trenching
- Verify crossings along proposed utility routes
- Resolve locate discrepancies or unclear markings
- Expose lines for inspection and coordination
- Reduce strike risk and improve construction certainty
Why Choose Devco for Potholing in Kings County?
- Safety-first daylighting: Hydro excavation is designed to reduce damage risk around live utilities.
- Construction-minded sequencing: We pothole to support production and keep projects moving.
- Experienced utility crews: We understand the realities of working in active utility corridors.
- Licensed & certified: California Class A & B licensed with DVBE and multiple certifications.
