Utility Daylighting
Utility daylighting with hydrovac trucks is the safest way to expose underground utilities. Using high-pressure water to remove soil, Fuzion’s daylighting service provides fast, accurate access to utility lines and pipes for visual confirmation without the risk of hand digging.
Our non-destructive approach minimizes injury risks, especially in high-voltage or sensitive areas, and prevents costly damage to underground utilities. With Fuzion, you can avoid downtime, lost productivity, and reputation-damaging fines by confirming utility locations before construction begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Utility Daylighting?
Utility daylighting is the unearthing and exposing of underground pipes and utilities. It brings these subterranean elements the “light of day,” hence the name. Utility daylighting is necessary when servicing, renovating, or expanding these types of underground networks.
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How Is Utility Daylighting Performed?
Traditionally, utility daylighting was performed using mechanical hand tools and hydraulic excavators. This process was often slow, imprecise, and led to significant damage to underground utility cables and pipes. Fortunately, modern hydro excavation techniques have greatly improved the process. A hydro excavation truck uses a pressurized water jet to cut a small slot that exposes the cable or pipe. Excess debris is then vacuumed and removed from the job site in a high-volume truck for the cleanest, most efficient utility worksite possible.
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What Are the Benefits of Utility Daylighting with Hydro Excavation?
Utility daylighting with hydro excavation is far quicker and more precise than traditional excavation methods. It greatly reduces the risk of damage to underground utilities and workers. Because of hydro excavation’s precise slot trenching capabilities, it eliminates damaging surrounding landscapes. This makes it an ideal choice for accessing subterranean areas in difficult-to-access areas. All in all, hydro excavation is the safest, most precise technique for utility daylighting, resulting in cost and performance efficiency at the job site.
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Who Can Benefit from Utility Daylighting Service?
Utility daylighting is often an in-demand service in the public utility, oil/gas, and commercial construction sectors. However, it can be an ideal service for any type of company needing precision access to underground infrastructure.
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Why Choose Fuzion for Utility Daylighting Service?
Fuzion’s hydro excavation trucks are the ideal tool for utility daylighting. We can reach up to 400 feet to help access even the most difficult subterranean networks. By leveraging Fuzion’s trucks and highly-trained service professionals, you can rest assured that all utility daylighting is done correctly the first time around, reducing downtime and boosting productivity for your project. Not to mention, we work around the clock, for your convenience – our trucks run 24/7.
Why Fuzion Field Services?
Safe, Non-Destructive Utility Exposure
High-pressure water removes soil without risking damage to underground lines.
Accurate Visual Confirmation of Utilities
See and confirm exact utility locations before starting any construction work.
Test Holes for Easy Access
Efficiently create test holes to expose specific points in utility lines.
Debris Removal and Backfill Options
Thorough site cleanup, including optional backfilling to restore areas.
Reduced Injury Risk with Hydrovac Trucks
No hand digging required, keeping workers safe in high-risk areas.
Cost-Effective Solution to Prevent Damage and Downtime
Avoids expensive repairs, fines, and delays by safely locating utilities.