Subsurface Utility Engineering is the study and investigation of existing underground utilities. It is used to identify conflicts to the development of a new design for construction or for maintaining/updating existing infrastructure. This study will provide vital information to increase safety and avoid risks that could be encountered with buried facilities during the construction process. With the use of Utility Owner Record Drawings, Geophysical Utility Locating Methods, CCTV, and Vacuum Excavation, AirX can pinpoint the vertical and horizontal positioning of buried utilities. The survey of this data can be referenced into a topographic map or other various types of mapping to be used in planning your project.

SUE provides first-hand knowledge of what exists below the surface, what type of utilities can be expected, the size of utility or conduit, how deep it is, and where it goes, all of which assure a thorough and competent design that will assist construction throughout the project. It will also save on costs in the long run, by minimizing risk of damage and expensive change orders.

AirX uses electronic locating methods (non-excavation) and potholing (excavation) to search for subsurface utilities. Utility potholing is an excavation process that involves making a series of small test holes in order to accurately locate underground lines and utilities. Hydro Excavation and Vacuum Excavation are our preferred potholing methods.

DigAlert is limited to usage up to only 14 days prior to actual excavation. Because plans and maps for your project must be prepared months in advance for budgeting, planning and permitting purposes, this timing does not help construction projects.

DigAlert does not provide the maps/design. This is where we come into play – we can help you locate utilities in order to plan the design phase of your project and prevent unexpected, costly issues.

Yes, we work with all unions.