When it comes to maintaining safe, efficient underground utility systems, precision and reliability matter. Across the Hudson Valley — from Orange and Rockland Counties up through Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, Albany, and Greene — Hydrovac Excavating, Inc. has become a trusted partner for utility companies and contractors who can’t afford mistakes.
With a fleet of 15 Hydrovac trucks and over a dozen support vehicles, our team delivers safe, non-destructive excavation for the region’s electric, water, gas, and telecom networks every single day. We also support municipal and private utilities throughout Westchester, Putnam, New Jersey, and Eastern Pennsylvania, helping them locate, expose, and repair buried infrastructure quickly and without damage.
The Power of Potholing and Daylighting
Two of the most essential services we provide are potholing and daylighting — the safest, most accurate ways to expose underground utilities before digging or boring.
Traditional digging methods risk damaging critical lines that can cause outages, injuries, and costly repairs. With hydro-excavation, we use pressurized water and vacuum technology to safely remove soil, exposing pipes, cables, and conduits without a single scratch.
This precision allows utilities and contractors to:
- Verify underground line locations before excavation
- Reduce costly strikes and emergency shutdowns
- Keep crews safe — no one enters the excavation
- Work year-round, even in frozen or rocky ground
Our trucks can even heat water to melt frost during winter months, keeping projects on schedule through the Hudson Valley’s coldest seasons.
Serving Utilities Across the Region
Hydrovac Excavating proudly partners with — and is fully equipped to serve — the following types of utility providers across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania:
Electric Utilities
- Central Hudson
- Orange & Rockland
- NYSEG
- National Grid
- Con Edison
- PSE&G
- Municipal light departments
Water & Sewer Departments
- City and town water bureaus throughout the Hudson Valley — from Kingston to Poughkeepsie to Albany
- Gas Utilities
- Central Hudson Gas
- National Grid
- Con Edison
Telecommunications Providers
- Verizon
- Spectrum
- Altice
- Crown Castle
- Fiber installation contractors
Municipalities & Public Works
- Orange County DPW
- Ulster County DPW
- Greene County Highway
- Local town DPWs
Engineering & Construction Firms
- CHA
- Barton & Loguidice
- Local and regional contractors across NY, NJ, and PA
Why Utilities Choose Hydrovac Excavating
Our specialized fleet and experienced crews make us one of the region’s most capable hydro-excavation contractors. Key advantages include:
- Safety and Precision: Non-destructive excavation eliminates risk to underground utilities.
- Extended Reach: Operate up to 600 feet from the truck — ideal for hard-to-access locations.
- Minimal Restoration: Arthroscopic excavation means smaller footprints and less pavement or landscaping repair.
- All-Weather Capability: Heated water systems keep winter operations running smoothly.
- Fast Mobilization: Multiple trucks stationed throughout the Hudson Valley allow rapid response for emergencies.
A Partner in Infrastructure Reliability
From routine daylighting and pole base excavation to emergency leak response, Hydrovac Excavating is helping strengthen the backbone of the region’s infrastructure.
Utilities rely on us not only for our advanced equipment and technical expertise, but for our commitment to safety, efficiency, and compliance under New York’s Code Rule 753 Dig Safe regulations.
If your utility or municipality is planning upgrades, maintenance, or emergency work — Hydrovac Excavating, Inc. is ready to help.
