Potholing
Overview
Potholing Services Across California Counties
Welcome to Devco’s Potholing Services! We help you find hidden pipes, cables, and other utilities under the ground. Our job is to dig small, precise holes so you can see and map your underground utilities. This way, your construction or engineering project stays safe and on track.
What Is Utility Potholing?
Utility Potholing is the process of safely uncovering underground lines, such as gas, water, or power. By digging small test holes, we can check where these utilities are before big excavations begin. Another name for this is daylighting, because it exposes buried lines to daylight for a clear view. This helps lower the chance of hitting something by accident, which saves time and money.
How We Do It
- Mark the Area: We look at existing maps and use special tools to find and locate where the utilities are believed to be.
- Dig Carefully: We start by coring or breaking out a small hole usually about 8 inches. We then dig and make small, clean holes using hydro vacuum excavation or similar methods. This keeps the ground from being damaged too much.
- Expose the Utility (Daylighting): We remove dirt around the pipe or cable. This step lets us see the utility, mark it out, and measure depths without harming it.
- Record Findings: We note the exact depth and location so future work can be planned safely.
By following these steps, our utility potholing projects have minimal mess and maximum accuracy.
Where We Work
We proudly serve many California counties, such as:
- Los Angeles County
- Orange County
- San Diego County
- Santa Clara County
- Alameda County
- Sacramento County
- Contra Costa County
- Fresno County
- San Francisco County
- And More
No matter where you are, our team is ready to help with potholing and daylighting services.
Custom Solutions for Every County
Every county is different. That’s why we adjust our approach for each project. Whether you’re building in busy San Diego or working in the quieter areas of Santa Clara, we use safe and accurate techniques to meet your needs.
Why Choose Devco?
- DVBE Commitment: We are a DVBE, which means we honor community and service in every job.
- Advanced Methods: Our team uses modern tools to reduce digging time and keep your site clean.
- Safe and Reliable: We lower risks by finding exactly where pipes and cables are before heavy work begins.
- Experienced Team: Our experts have years of practice in potholing and daylighting, ready for projects big and small.
- Sustainable Approach: We work hard to protect the environment by using responsible methods to dig and explore.
Ready to Get Started?
Explore how our potholing and daylighting services can help your project in California. At Devco, we bring you accuracy, reliability, and peace of mind. Contact us today to see how we can keep your project safe from hidden surprises underground.
