Expert Potholing Services in San Francisco County
By Devco Development & Engineering
Devco Development & Engineering provides professional Potholing (utility daylighting) services in San Francisco County, California, supporting utility work in dense urban corridors where access, safety, and surface restoration are major considerations. Using precision hydro excavation, we safely expose underground utilities so they can be visually confirmed prior to trenching, drilling, or excavation.
In San Francisco, utility networks are often congested and layered with multiple generations of infrastructure. Even with proper locates, the exact depth and alignment of utilities can vary. Potholing reduces uncertainty at crossings and conflict points by confirming the utility’s true location—helping prevent strikes, protect crews and the public, and minimize schedule impacts.
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 public works compliance and supplier diversity objectives.
Hydro Excavation Daylighting for Urban Utility Verification
Potholing—also known as daylighting—is a targeted excavation used to expose utilities for visual confirmation. Hydro excavation uses pressurized water to loosen soil and a vacuum system to remove spoils, allowing controlled excavation near sensitive utilities such as gas, electric, communications, fiber, and water lines. This method is particularly valuable in urban environments where traditional mechanical digging can increase risk.
Common Reasons to Pothole in San Francisco County
- Verify depth and alignment prior to trenching or HDD operations
- Confirm crossings in congested utility corridors
- Resolve discrepancies between as-builts, locates, and field conditions
- Support tie-ins, inspections, and coordination with stakeholders
- Reduce strike risk, prevent outages, and improve schedule certainty
Why Choose Devco for Potholing in San Francisco County?
- Precision excavation: Controlled hydro methods help reduce damage risk around live utilities.
- Construction-minded sequencing: Daylighting planned to keep trenching and drilling operations moving.
- Professional jobsite practices: Efficient spoil handling and clean work suitable for high-visibility areas.
- Licensed & certified: Class A & B licensed with DVBE and multiple compliance certifications.
