Vacterra non-destructive hydrovac excavation exposing buried utilities in British Columbia

Expose it.Untouched.

Non-destructive exposure of underground utilities across British Columbia. Zero strikes. Every time.

778-238-4754

Zero strikes. Five years running.

Water cuts.Vacuum lifts.

Hydrovac is the only excavation method that physically cannot strike a live line. High-pressure water breaks soil. Vacuum removes spoil. Buried infrastructure stays intact. We confirm before we dig — and we don't dig with blades.

No blades. No strikes. No surprises.

Method

No blades. No strikes. No surprises.

Around live gas, fiber, and high-voltage electrical, conventional excavation is a liability. Our hydrovac units expose utilities cleanly and precisely — at ±2cm accuracy. The utility comes out the way it went in.

What we expose

Safely.Precisely.Every time.

Live

Gas & electrical

High-voltage cables, gas mains, and pressurized lines exposed without contact risk.

Sensitive

Fiber & telecom

Cuts to a fiber run are six-figure outages. We expose them without touching them.

Critical

Foundations

Footings, piles, and walls exposed for inspection without disturbing the structural envelope.

Capabilities

Any utility.No damage done.

01

Potholing & Daylighting

Targeted vacuum excavation confirms the exact position and depth of buried utilities before any major excavation begins.

01/06
Potholing & Daylighting
01 — Potholing & Daylighting
Utility Conflict Resolve
02 — Utility Conflict Resolve
Foundation Exposure
03 — Foundation Exposure
Pre-Construction Verify
04 — Pre-Construction Verify
Repair & Tie-In Access
05 — Repair & Tie-In Access
Contaminated Soil Removal
06 — Contaminated Soil Removal
Potholing & Daylighting01 — Potholing & Daylighting
01

Potholing & Daylighting

Targeted vacuum excavation confirms the exact position and depth of buried utilities before any major excavation begins.

Utility Conflict Resolve02 — Utility Conflict Resolve
02

Utility Conflict Resolve

Expose crossing or parallel utilities at conflict points to confirm clearances and enable safe dig plans on complex sites.

Foundation Exposure03 — Foundation Exposure
03

Foundation Exposure

Non-destructive exposure of footings, piles, and foundation walls for inspection, waterproofing, or structural assessment.

Pre-Construction Verify04 — Pre-Construction Verify
04

Pre-Construction Verify

Pothole key utility positions before construction starts — eliminating strike risk during mechanical excavation phases.

Repair & Tie-In Access05 — Repair & Tie-In Access
05

Repair & Tie-In Access

Safe exposure of buried pipe and conduit for repair connections, taps, or inspection — no cutting tools near live utilities.

Contaminated Soil Removal06 — Contaminated Soil Removal
06

Contaminated Soil Removal

Controlled vacuum extraction of contaminated material in sensitive zones where mechanical excavation cannot safely operate.

±2cm
Exposure accuracy
No utility damage, ever
500+
Potholes completed
Across British Columbia
0
Utility strikes
On NDE projects
3×
Faster than hand dig
With zero damage risk

Non-Destructive Exposure

Expose utilities — damage nothing.

Share what needs daylighting or potholing — gas, water, electrical, telecom — and we’ll scope the job and quote it back to you fast.

Or call us directly778-238-4754

We typically respond within one business day.

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