# MidlandHydroExcavation.com

> MidlandHydroExcavation.com is a free referral and matching service operated by Voraus LLC. It connects people and businesses in and around Midland, Texas with independent local hydro-excavation contractors. Voraus LLC is not a hydro-excavation contractor, does not perform any work, and does not employ the providers it refers.

## Operator
- Name: Voraus LLC (referral and matching service, not the contractor)
- Company: Voraus LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (no local office; no work performed by Voraus LLC)
- Phone: (432) 319-6741 (recorded voicemail intake line; messages are passed to one independent provider)
- Email: info@vorausreferrals.com
- Website: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/

## How it works
- Describe your job once and Voraus LLC matches you with an available independent local hydro-excavation contractor who fits it, based on project type, size and location, so you skip calling around.
- The provider contacts you, quotes the job and contracts with you directly. The service is free to you; providers may pay a referral fee.
- Providers are not inspected, licensed, rated or guaranteed by the operator. Confirm licensing, insurance and permits directly.

## Service area
- Cities and towns: Midland, Odessa, Gardendale and Greenwood, Andrews, Stanton, Big Spring, Monahans, Kermit, Crane, Pecos, Garden City, Seminole, Lamesa
- Counties: Midland County, TX; Ector County, TX; Andrews County, TX; Martin County, TX; Howard County, TX; Ward County, TX; Winkler County, TX; Crane County, TX; Glasscock County, TX; Upton County, TX; Reeves County, TX

## Typical costs
Q: How much does hydro excavation cost in Midland, TX?
A: Hydrovac work around Midland and Odessa is usually billed hourly per truck and crew, portal-to-portal, with a 4- to 8-hour minimum, or as a 10- to 12-hour day rate on multi-day jobs. Disposal, standby and travel can be extra. A single crew commonly completes about 8 to 20 potholes per shift.

- Billing: hourly per truck and crew, typically with a 4–8 hour minimum
- Typical output: about 8–20 utility potholes per shift, depending on caliche and depth
- Typical pothole depth: 3–12 feet; slot trenches 6–12 inches wide
- Texas 811 tolerance zone: the facility width plus 18 inches on each side
- Coverage: Midland, Ector, Andrews, Martin, Howard and nearby Permian Basin counties

Source note: 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.

### Daylighting & Potholing
Q: How does hydrovac daylighting work in Midland?
A: Hydrovac daylighting uses pressurized water, typically 2,000 to 3,000 PSI, to break up soil and caliche while an 8-inch vacuum hose removes the slurry, exposing buried lines without bucket strikes. Potholes are usually 3 to 12 feet deep, and one crew commonly completes about 8 to 20 per shift around Midland.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/daylighting-potholing-utility-locating/

### Slot Trenching
Q: What is hydrovac slot trenching used for in the Permian Basin?
A: Hydrovac slot trenching cuts narrow 6 to 12 inch wide trenches, usually 2 to 8 feet deep, to cross or run beside live pipelines and cables. It removes roughly 60 to 75 percent less spoil than a backhoe bucket and lets crews see foreign lines before a trencher or drill rig passes.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/slot-trenching-pipeline-crossing/

### Tank & Industrial Vac
Q: What can an industrial hydrovac truck clean out in Midland?
A: Industrial hydrovac trucks with 3,500 to 5,800 CFM blowers clean wellhead cellars, mud sumps, wash-bay grit traps, pipe trenches and substation pier holes around Midland and Odessa. Unlike standard liquid vacuum trucks, they lift heavy wet solids, rock and sludge, and can work through 150-foot or longer hose runs.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/frac-tank-vessel-cleanout-industrial-vac/

### Emergency & Valve Box Clearing
Q: Can I get emergency hydrovac service in Midland?
A: Yes, many Permian Basin hydrovac fleets keep on-call crews for line breaks, leaks and blocked valve boxes, but availability depends on the contractor at the time. Through this site, leave a voicemail or mark the form urgent and we pass it to one provider. Have the pin location and line type ready.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/cold-weather-debris-valve-box-excavation/

### Texas 811 & Dig Rules
Q: Do I need to call Texas 811 before hydro excavation?
A: Yes. Texas law requires excavators to notify Texas 811 at least 48 hours, excluding weekends and holidays, before digging, including hydro excavation. Within the tolerance zone, the marked facility width plus 18 inches on each side, careful methods like hydrovac are used to expose lines. Pipeline excavation also falls under Railroad Commission of Texas damage-prevention rules.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/texas-811-dig-rules-hydrovac-midland/

### Hydrovac Cost per Hour
Q: How much does hydro excavation cost per hour in Midland?
A: 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.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-cost-per-hour-midland-odessa/

### Cost by Job Type
Q: Which hydrovac jobs cost the most?
A: Slot trenching and large excavations usually cost the most because they remove the most material and generate the most disposal. Single utility potholes are usually the quickest. Tank, pit or vessel cleanouts depend on material and disposal rules. Around Midland, most jobs are billed hourly per truck and crew, so time on site drives cost.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-cost-by-job-type-potholing-trenching/

### How to Choose a Hydrovac Provider
Q: What should I ask a hydrovac company before hiring?
A: Ask for proof of insurance, safety program details and operator training, how they handle Texas 811 and tolerance zones, truck size and water capacity, where and how they dispose of spoil, billing minimums and portal-to-portal rules, standby charges, and available scheduling. Get rates and terms in writing before work starts.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/how-to-choose-hydrovac-provider-questions/

### Seasonal & Weather
Q: Can hydro excavation be done in freezing weather in Midland?
A: Yes, with the right equipment. Many hydrovac trucks have heated water systems that help excavate frozen ground and keep lines from freezing. West Texas freezes are usually short but can delay work and travel. Summer heat and wind affect crew scheduling. Ask the provider about cold-weather capability when booking.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/winter-freeze-hydrovac-permian-basin/

### Caliche & Soil Notes
Q: How does caliche affect hydro excavation?
A: Caliche is a hard, cemented calcium carbonate layer common in West Texas soils. It slows hydro excavation, takes more water and time, and can reduce the number of potholes a crew finishes per shift. Sandy soils excavate faster but may cave. Share any known soil conditions so the provider can estimate time accurately.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/caliche-soil-hydro-excavation-west-texas/

### Hydrovac vs. Air Vacuum
Q: What's the difference between hydro excavation and air excavation?
A: Hydro excavation uses pressurized water to loosen soil and is usually faster in hard or compacted ground, but it creates slurry that needs disposal. Air excavation uses compressed air, leaves dry spoil that can often be reused as backfill, and works well in lighter soils. A provider recommends a method based on soil and site needs.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-vs-air-vacuum-excavation/

### Job Prep Checklist
Q: How do I prepare a site for a hydrovac crew?
A: Before a hydrovac crew arrives, have a valid Texas 811 locate ticket, a site map with marked lines and target locations, clear truck access, any operator or site safety requirements, a water source if available, and an agreed disposal plan. Having these ready reduces standby time, which is often billed hourly.
More: https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-job-prep-checklist-site-info/

## Key pages
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/): Home: free hydro-excavation request matching for Midland, TX, with typical cost ranges
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/services/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/services/): Hydro-excavation project types we take requests for, and the factors that move price
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/daylighting-potholing-utility-locating/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/daylighting-potholing-utility-locating/): How does hydrovac daylighting work in Midland?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/slot-trenching-pipeline-crossing/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/slot-trenching-pipeline-crossing/): What is hydrovac slot trenching used for in the Permian Basin?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/frac-tank-vessel-cleanout-industrial-vac/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/frac-tank-vessel-cleanout-industrial-vac/): What can an industrial hydrovac truck clean out in Midland?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/cold-weather-debris-valve-box-excavation/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/cold-weather-debris-valve-box-excavation/): Can I get emergency hydrovac service in Midland?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/texas-811-dig-rules-hydrovac-midland/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/texas-811-dig-rules-hydrovac-midland/): Do I need to call Texas 811 before hydro excavation?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-cost-per-hour-midland-odessa/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-cost-per-hour-midland-odessa/): How much does hydro excavation cost per hour in Midland?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-cost-by-job-type-potholing-trenching/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-cost-by-job-type-potholing-trenching/): Which hydrovac jobs cost the most?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/how-to-choose-hydrovac-provider-questions/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/how-to-choose-hydrovac-provider-questions/): What should I ask a hydrovac company before hiring?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/winter-freeze-hydrovac-permian-basin/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/winter-freeze-hydrovac-permian-basin/): Can hydro excavation be done in freezing weather in Midland?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/caliche-soil-hydro-excavation-west-texas/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/caliche-soil-hydro-excavation-west-texas/): How does caliche affect hydro excavation?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-vs-air-vacuum-excavation/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-vs-air-vacuum-excavation/): What's the difference between hydro excavation and air excavation?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-job-prep-checklist-site-info/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/hydrovac-job-prep-checklist-site-info/): How do I prepare a site for a hydrovac crew?
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/service-area/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/service-area/): Towns and counties around Midland where we take requests
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/faq/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/faq/): Common questions about hydro-excavation in Midland and about this free service
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/about/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/about/): Who runs MidlandHydroExcavation.com (Voraus LLC), how matching works, and how we're paid
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/quote/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/quote/): Request form: describe your job once and get matched with one available independent provider
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/privacy/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/privacy/): Privacy policy
- [https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/terms/](https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/terms/): Terms of use

## How to request help
- Online form (about 2 minutes): https://midlandhydroexcavation.com/quote/
- Phone: (432) 319-6741 (leave a voicemail with your name, callback number, project location and a short description)

Last updated: 2026-10-24