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Utility Locating & Potholing

Know What's Underground Before You Dig

Existing underground utilities can create significant challenges during construction. Bauer Underground provides utility locating, potholing, vacuum excavation, and hydro excavation services to safely expose existing utilities before construction begins.

By physically verifying utility locations and depths, potholing can help project teams identify conflicts, improve planning, and reduce the risk of damaging existing systems.

 

Our Utility Locating Capabilities

Utility locating and potholing can be valuable during both the planning and construction phases of a project. Our teams work with contractors, engineers, and utility owners to provide accurate field information that can support design and construction decisions.
  • Utility potholing
  • Hydro excavation
  • Vacuum excavation
  • Existing utility verification
  • Utility conflict identification
  • Design support
  • Pre-construction investigation

The Right People. The Right Equipment.
The Right Approach.

Every project comes with its own challenges. That’s why Bauer Underground doesn’t rely on a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our teams evaluate the project requirements, site conditions, schedule, and scope to determine the right construction methods and resources. With specialized equipment, experienced personnel, and project management support, we’re equipped to adapt as the work progresses.

The result is a practical, coordinated approach focused on safety, quality workmanship, and dependable project execution.

Experienced Crews

Skilled personnel who understand the demands of underground utility construction.

Specialized Equipment

The equipment and technology needed to tackle both conventional and complex utility installations.

Proven Methods

Construction methods selected to suit the project, site conditions, and utility requirements.

Proactive Management

Project oversight designed to keep schedules, communication, quality, and costs on track.

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Utility Locating & Potholing FAQs

What is utility potholing?
Utility potholing is a process used to physically expose underground utilities so their exact location, depth, and condition can be verified before construction begins.
Potholing helps identify the precise location of existing utilities, reducing the risk of accidental damage, service interruptions, construction delays, and costly repairs.
Hydro excavation uses pressurized water and vacuum equipment to safely remove soil around underground utilities. This method provides controlled excavation while helping reduce the risk of damaging existing infrastructure.
Vacuum excavation uses powerful suction equipment to remove soil and debris from around underground utilities. It can be used to expose utilities in areas where precise, non-destructive excavation is required.
Utility locating and potholing are commonly performed during pre-construction planning, design development, utility coordination, and before excavation begins. They may also be used during construction when unexpected utility conflicts arise.
Yes. Verified utility locations and depths can provide valuable field information for design development, constructability reviews, utility coordination, and construction planning.
Utility locating and potholing may be needed for roadway construction, fiber optic installation, electrical projects, natural gas work, commercial development, utility relocation, and other underground construction projects.
Yes. Bauer Underground provides utility locating and exposure services to help contractors, engineers, and utility owners better understand existing underground conditions before and during construction.