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How much does hydro excavation cost per hour in Midland?
Hydrovac service around Midland and Odessa is typically billed per truck and crew at roughly $175 to $350 per hour, portal-to-portal, with a 4 to 8 hour minimum. Day rates for 10 to 12 hour shifts are common on multi-day jobs. Disposal, water, standby and travel may be extra, so confirm with the provider.
Key facts
- Truck + crew: $175 – $350/hr
- Minimum: 4 – 8 hours
- Day rate: $1,800 – $3,800
- Disposal: Varies by facility
- Requests taken from Midland County, Ector County, Andrews County, Martin County, Howard County, Ward County and nearby
Cost ranges on this site are general estimates compiled from published industry pricing guides and typical regional ranges for this kind of work. They are not quotes. Only the independent provider who reviews your project can confirm a price, and real prices can fall outside these ranges.
Free matching service by Voraus LLC: We connect property owners and businesses in Midland, TX (Midland, Odessa, Gardendale and Greenwood, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Monahans, Kermit, Crane, Pecos) with independent local hydro-excavation contractors. We are not a hydro-excavation contractor and do not perform the work. Request a match below or call (432) 319-6741.
General hydrovac pricing components (estimates, not quotes)
| Component | How it's billed | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Truck + crew | Hourly, portal-to-portal | $175 – $350/hr |
| Minimum | Per call-out | 4 – 8 hours |
| Day rate | 10 – 12 hour shift | $1,800 – $3,800 |
| Disposal | Per load or per ton | Varies by facility |
Why caliche affects cost
Hard caliche layers common in the Permian Basin slow excavation and may require higher pressure or more time, increasing hours per pothole.
Disposal and water
Spoil slurry must go to an approved disposal site, and trucks need water. Distance to both affects time and cost.
Ask the provider to quote
- Hourly or day rate and minimum.
- Travel and portal-to-portal rules.
- Disposal and water charges.
- Standby and overtime rates.
Common questions: hydrovac cost per hour in Midland, TX
How many potholes can a crew dig per day?
Often about 8 to 20 per shift, depending on depth, soil, caliche and distance between holes.
Is there a cheaper option?
For very shallow, simple digs, other methods may cost less, but hydrovac reduces strike risk near lines.
Are rates higher for night work?
Often yes. Ask for overtime and holiday rates.
Related Midland hydro-excavation guides & pages
- Daylighting & Utility Potholing
- Slot Trenching & Pipeline Crossings
- Tank Cleanout, Drilling Pits & Industrial Vac
- Emergency Line Strikes, Valve Boxes & Culverts
- Texas 811 & Dig Rules
- Cost by Job Type
- How to Choose a Hydrovac Provider
- Seasonal & Weather
- Caliche & Soil Notes
- Hydrovac vs. Air Vacuum
- Job Prep Checklist
- All hydro-excavation services in Midland, TX
- Service area & local counties (Midland region)
- Frequently asked questions & hiring checklist
About this service and where our numbers come from
Who runs it: MidlandHydroExcavation.com is a free referral and matching service operated by Voraus LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company. We are not a hydro-excavation contractor and we don't perform any work.
How matching works: you describe your job once, and we match you with an available independent local hydro-excavation contractor who fits it based on project type, size and location, so you skip calling around. That provider contacts you, quotes the job and contracts with you directly. We don't inspect, license, rate or guarantee providers, and providers may pay us a referral fee.
Where cost ranges come from: Cost ranges on this site are general estimates compiled from published industry pricing guides and typical regional ranges for this kind of work. They are not quotes. Only the independent provider who reviews your project can confirm a price, and real prices can fall outside these ranges.
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