Hydrovac Services
Hero Hydrovac & Daylighting uses high-pressure water and vacuum excavation to safely expose underground utilities in the Kansas City metro area. Non-destructive, precise, and fast.
Utility daylighting — also called potholing or vacuum excavation — is the process of using high-pressure water to break up soil and a powerful vacuum to remove the slurry, exposing underground utilities without mechanical contact. The term "daylighting" refers to bringing buried infrastructure into daylight so it can be visually confirmed.
Unlike backhoes or trenchers, hydrovac equipment cannot damage a properly installed pipe or conduit. The water pressure is adjustable and calibrated to the soil type, making it the safest excavation method available for working near critical infrastructure in Kansas City, MO and surrounding areas.
Most utility contractors, electrical contractors, and general contractors in the Kansas City metro area now require potholing before any mechanical excavation near marked utility corridors. Hero Hydrovac can mobilize within 1 hour to keep your project on schedule.
Exposes gas, electric, fiber, water, and sewer lines without damage
Required by law near high-risk utilities in many jurisdictions
Reduces project liability and insurance exposure
Faster than hand digging — results in hours, not days
Clean excavation with no spoil piles on site
Precise depth control to within inches
Confirm utility locations before breaking ground on any project. Utility locates are not always accurate — potholing gives you ground truth.
Identify and resolve utility conflicts before they become costly change orders or project shutdowns.
Expose existing lines safely so your crews can make connections without risk of strikes.
Confirm the depth and position of utilities for as-built documentation and record drawings.