Expert Potholing Services in Merced County
By Devco Development & Engineering
Devco Development & Engineering provides professional Potholing (utility daylighting) services in Merced County, California. Using precision hydro excavation, we safely expose underground utilities for confirmation prior to trenching, drilling, or excavation. With our California Class A (General Engineering) and Class B (General Building) contractor licenses, we support municipal, roadway, and agricultural infrastructure projects.
Merced County’s utility networks serve expanding communities and large agricultural operations. Potholing reduces construction risk by confirming exact utility depth and alignment at crossings, tie-ins, and conflict points—helping prevent strikes and improve schedule certainty.
Devco is a proud Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and maintains certifications including SDVOSB, PDBE, SB-Micro, and SB-PW.
Hydro Excavation Utility Daylighting
- Verify utility depth before HDD and trenching
- Confirm crossings along utility corridors
- Resolve locate conflicts
- Expose utilities for inspection and coordination
- Reduce strike risk and improve construction safety