Vacuum excavation uses high-powered suction and pressurized air or water to safely expose underground infrastructure. It’s a non-destructive alternative to mechanical digging and is particularly effective in high-risk areas, around existing utilities, or when working with sensitive ground conditions. Whether you’re verifying utility locations, trenching in tight quarters, or conducting pre-construction surveys, vacuum excavation gives you the accuracy and control your project demands, without compromising safety.
Our vacuum excavation work is supported by our real-time project dashboard, giving clients full oversight of safety practices, progress, and planning.
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Site Assessment & Planning
Soil analysis, project mapping, and risk assessment to determine the optimal drill path.
Pilot Bore Drilling
Our advanced HDD rigs create a small, controlled borehole along the planned path
Path Expansion & Conduit Installation
The borehole is widened as needed, and utility conduits are pulled through seamlessly.
Final Testing & Restoration
Ensuring proper conduit placement, stability, and project completion with minimal surface impact.
ISPs & Broadband Providers
Fiber optic network expansions for high-speed connectivity.
Municipalities & Utilities
Underground power, water, and gas line installation for city and county infrastructure.
Commercial & Industrial Developers
Utility integration for new developments and existing facility upgrades.
Renewable Energy Projects
Underground conduit placement for wind and solar energy distribution.
Vacuum excavation is a non-destructive digging method that uses high-pressure air or water to loosen soil, which is then vacuumed into a debris tank. This process safely exposes underground utilities without damaging them. It’s widely used across Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas for underground verification and pre-bore clearance.
Utility contractors, broadband companies, municipalities, and civil engineers use vacuum excavation to locate and verify underground infrastructure. It’s essential for safe digging near fiber, electric, water, and gas lines. This method helps reduce risk and improve accuracy on complex job sites.
Vacuum excavation is best in urban areas, crowded utility corridors, and environmentally sensitive zones such as Little Rock, Kansas City, and Columbia. It’s perfect where traditional digging would be too risky or disruptive. This approach supports clean, controlled access to buried infrastructure.
Yes. Especially in utility-dense areas of Missouri and Oklahoma. Vacuum excavation drastically lowers the risk of damaging existing utilities by avoiding mechanical contact. It’s the preferred method for safely uncovering unknown or fragile underground lines. This keeps projects compliant and helps prevent costly delays.
Vacuum excavation supports potholing, trenching, daylighting, conduit installation, and utility verification. It’s also used for storm drain cleaning and debris removal. Our crew delivers safe, efficient service across broadband, utility, and municipal projects.
