Vacuum excavation surveys​

We provide safe, precise vacuum excavation surveys to expose buried utilities and verify underground services without the risk of damaging live assets. Our non-destructive method is ideal for congested or sensitive environments where accuracy and safety are critical.

What is vacuum excavation?

Vacuum excavation uses high-powered suction to remove soil and uncover underground infrastructure with minimal disruption. Often referred to as “soft digging,” this technique allows for precise excavation around utilities such as gas, electric, water, and telecoms without the need for mechanical digging.

This service is widely used for:

  • Utility verification and mapping
  • Safe digging in high-risk areas
  • Trial holes and slit trenching
  • Reducing strike risk on construction sites
  • Supporting PAS 128 Type A Verification utility surveys

Minimise risk, maximise certainty

Our vacuum excavation units are operated by experienced crews who work closely with surveyors and project teams to expose and record buried assets accurately. This method helps reduce the chance of costly service strikes and ensures compliance with industry best practice.

We provide:

  • Accurate utility exposure and documentation
  • Support for utility tracing and GPR follow-up
  • On-site safety management and traffic control
  • Integration with topographical and utility survey outputs

Why choose Vision Survey?

  • Fully trained, safety-certified operators
  • Non-destructive, low-impact excavation method
  • Ideal for urban, restricted or sensitive environments
  • High-quality service that supports compliant utility investigations
  • Trusted by contractors, developers and utility providers across the UK

Whether you’re planning new infrastructure, verifying buried services, or undertaking risk-sensitive works, our vacuum excavation surveys offer the clarity and confidence your project demands.

Get in touch

Looking for a safer, smarter way to uncover underground utilities? Contact Vision Survey today to arrange a vacuum excavation survey and protect your project from unnecessary delays and costly service strikes.

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