Hydrovac for HDD
Potholing and daylighting support for horizontal directional drilling.
What It Is
Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crews rely on hydrovac support to verify utilities along the bore path, expose crossings, and keep strike risk low. ABI Hydrovac partners with HDD contractors across Ohio to expose what matters before the bit arrives.
Based in Carroll near Columbus, ABI Hydrovac serves contractors and utilities throughout Central Ohio. Powered by American Boring, our team brings 30+ years of underground construction experience to each project.
Before a bore launches, our crews pothole existing utilities along the path — especially at crossings — to confirm depth and position. During the bore, we're on standby to expose the exit pit, handle fluid management, and respond if an unknown utility is encountered.
The result: fewer strikes, fewer delays, and a bore that stays on path and on schedule.
Key Benefits
Why contractors choose hydrovac for this application.
Bore-Path Verification
Confirms every crossing before the drill gets there.
Strike Prevention
Physical exposure eliminates the guesswork at high-risk points.
Rapid Response
On-call support when unknowns surface mid-bore.
Pit & Fluid Work
We handle exit pits and assist with drilling-fluid management.
The Process
How we deliver this service from call to clean site.
Plan Together
We review the bore path and identify critical pothole points.
Pothole Crossings
Utilities at each crossing are physically exposed and verified.
Stand By
Crews remain on call during the bore for rapid response.
Support Pits
We excavate and maintain entry/exit pits as needed.
Common Questions
Do you work with our HDD crew directly?
Yes — we coordinate with drilling foremen on pothole locations and timing.
Can you stay on standby during the bore?
Yes — on-call support is available for the full bore duration.
How fast can you mobilize to a bore site?
24/7 dispatch — typically same-day for active projects in our service area.
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Ready for hydrovac for hdd?
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