Expert Potholing Services in San Benito County
By Devco Development & Engineering
Devco Development & Engineering provides professional Potholing (utility daylighting) services in San Benito County, California, supporting infrastructure projects across rural corridors, developing communities, and roadway improvements. Using precision hydro excavation, we safely expose underground utilities to confirm their exact location and depth before trenching, drilling, or excavation begins.
In San Benito County, utility networks can vary widely—ranging from older infrastructure in established areas to newer facilities and expanding corridors. When plans, utility locates, or site conditions don’t align perfectly, potholing provides clarity by exposing utilities at conflict points, crossings, and tie-in locations. This improves planning accuracy, reduces strike risk, and helps keep schedules on track.
Devco operates under California Class A (General Engineering) and Class B (General Building) contractor licenses and is a proud Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE). We also maintain SDVOSB, PDBE, SB-Micro, and SB-PW certifications, supporting compliance requirements for both public works and private clients.
Hydro Excavation Daylighting (Potholing)
Potholing is a targeted excavation that exposes a utility for visual confirmation. Hydro excavation uses pressurized water to loosen soil and a vacuum system to remove spoils. This controlled method is commonly used around sensitive utilities such as gas lines, electric conduit, fiber/communications, and water lines.
Common Reasons to Pothole in San Benito County
- Verify depth and alignment prior to HDD or trenching operations
- Confirm crossings under roads, driveways, and utility corridors
- Resolve conflicts between plans, locates, and actual field conditions
- Expose utilities for inspection, tie-ins, and coordination
- Reduce the chance of utility strikes and unplanned downtime
Why Choose Devco for Potholing in San Benito County?
- Precision excavation: Hydro methods help reduce damage risk around live utilities.
- Sequencing support: We pothole with construction production in mind—HDD, trenching, and tie-ins.
- Field-proven crews: Experienced teams focused on underground utility environments.
- Licensed & certified: Class A & B licensed with DVBE and multiple compliance certifications.
