Subterraneus

Precision Daylighting.
Powerful Results.

Know What's Underground Before You Dig.

Hydro Excavation

Safer. More precise.
Clear visibility
underground.

Our hydro excavation services provide a safer, more precise way to expose underground utilities and infrastructure. Using high-pressure water and industrial-strength vacuum excavation, we remove soil without relying on traditional mechanical digging methods—giving your crew a clear view of what's beneath the surface.

Subterraneus hydro excavation truck

Dig smarter. Expose with confidence.

Underground construction doesn't have to be a guessing game.

01
Less Guesswork
Expose before you dig.
02
More Visibility
See every crossing and conflict.
03
Better Results
Keep crews and utilities safe.
Why choose hydro excavation

Precision where it matters most.

01

Protect Underground Utilities

Expose gas, electric, fiber, water, sewer, and other underground infrastructure with precision—helping reduce the risk of costly utility strikes and damage.

02

Precision Excavation

Hydro excavation allows us to dig exactly where you need us to, making it ideal for congested utility corridors and sensitive work areas.

03

Water + Vacuum Technology

High-pressure water breaks up the soil while our powerful vacuum system removes the material quickly and efficiently.

04

Safer Than Mechanical Digging

Minimize the risk associated with excavators, backhoes, and other mechanical digging around existing utilities and infrastructure.

05

Fast, Efficient & Productive

Our crews are focused on getting the excavation completed efficiently so your project can keep moving.

06

Daylighting & Utility Locating

Expose utilities at critical crossing points, tie-ins, bore paths, and work zones so crews can see exactly what they're working around.

07

Built for Construction

From major infrastructure projects to residential service work, our equipment and crews support contractors, utility companies, municipalities, and excavation teams.

Our daylighting services

Built for the work
under your boots.

Whether you're preparing for an HDD installation, verifying existing utilities, investigating an unknown line, or working in a congested right-of-way—we give you the visibility to make informed decisions.

01

Utility Daylighting

Precisely expose existing underground utilities before excavation, boring, trenching, or construction.

02

Crossings & Utility Verification

Expose utilities at proposed crossing locations to verify depth, location, and alignment.

03

HDD Support

Daylighting and potholing support for horizontal directional drilling—helping drill crews identify and safely cross existing utilities.

04

Pole & Structure Excavation

Remove soil around utility poles, structures, foundations, and other difficult-to-access areas.

05

Trenching & Excavation

Use hydro excavation where traditional excavation methods are too aggressive, restrictive, or risky.

06

Emergency Utility Exposure

Rapidly expose underground infrastructure when unexpected conditions or utility conflicts bring a project to a halt.

Equipment & Crew

Fleet built to
expose with confidence.

Hydro vacs, service trucks, and directional drill support—ready for contractors, utilities, municipalities, and excavation teams.

Hydro Excavation Unit
Vacuum + Water

Hydro Excavation Unit

Service Fleet
Field Support

Service Fleet

Utility Response
Crew Ready

Utility Response

HDD Equipment
Directional Drill

HDD Equipment

Night Operations
On Call

Night Operations

On-Site Excavation
Daylighting

On-Site Excavation

Field Voices

Satisfied
Clients

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Marcus Hale

Zero strikes

On a congested right-of-way with live gas and fiber, precision daylighting is non-negotiable. Subterraneus exposed every crossing cleanly so our crews could dig with zero utility strikes.

Project Manager · Midwest Utility Partners

FAQ

Questions
before you
dig.

Don't see your question? Reach out—we'll help you plan the right daylighting approach.

Get in touch

Ready to expose
what's underground?

Contact us today to schedule your next daylighting or hydro excavation project.

Office
Janesville, Wisconsin
Phone
(608) 555-0123
Email
hello@subterraneus.com
Hours
Mon–Fri · 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM