Vacuum Excavation Services

Safe Non-Destructive Excavation

Vacuum excavation is commonly used when working near sensitive underground utilities where traditional digging may create unnecessary risk. By using controlled excavation methods, crews can expose utility lines with greater precision while helping protect sewer, water, storm drain, gas, fire water, electrical, and communication infrastructure.

Kerns Inc. uses vacuum excavation to support safer project planning, utility verification, potholing, and construction work in areas where accuracy and caution are essential.

Our Vacuum Excavation Services Support

• Underground utility exposure
• Potholing and utility verification
• Pre-excavation planning
• Trench support and utility access
• Work around water, sewer, gas, storm drain, and fire water systems
• Public works, commercial, municipal, and private development projects
• Safer excavation in utility-dense or sensitive areas

Reducing Utility Strike Risks

Unexpected underground utilities can create serious safety issues, costly delays, and damage to critical infrastructure. Vacuum excavation helps reduce these risks by allowing crews to expose utilities carefully before larger excavation or construction activities continue.

This method is especially useful in active streets, occupied school campuses, public spaces, commercial areas, and locations where multiple utilities may be present. Kerns Inc. works with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and project owners to help keep projects moving safely and efficiently.