🕳️ SUE Level A / ASCE 38 (Non-Destructive Air/Hydro Vacuum Excavation Test Holes)

Utility Potholing Vacuum Excavation Calculator

Model production cycle times and equipment requirements for non-destructive hydro and air vacuum excavation potholing underground utilities under ASCE Standard 38 (Subsurface Utility Engineering SUE Quality Level A): calculate soil excavation volume (cu ft per test hole), vacuum blower CFM, high-pressure water/air lancing, and utility daylighting profits.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Utility Potholes Excavated (Test Hole Count e.g. 45 SUE Test Holes)

Average Utility Depth (Feet e.g. 6.5 ft Deep Gas/Fiber Mains)

Customer Invoiced Fee for Vacuum Daylighting & Survey ($ / Hole)

Ditch Witch Vacuum Truck, High-Pressure Wand, 2-Man Crew & Fuel ($ / Hole)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

ASCE 38 SUE VACUUM POTHOLING

Turnkey Utility Daylighting Profit

Vacuum Excavation Contractor Margin

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Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Material Cost