Kim Wehse, the President, explains, “Our primary service involves verifying underground utilities, identifying their exact depth, and ensuring they are not in the way of new installations such as water services,sewer laterals,or fiber optics.”This is achieved through a method known as vacuum excavating/ Daylighting where the team systematically exposes the utility lines at regular intervals to ensure safety and accuracy. Wehse continues, “What sets us apart is our experienced team.Some of our guys have been with us since we started back in 1999.Their expertise allows them to navigate unique and challenging situations efficiently.”This extensive experience means that the team can handle utilities that might be buried as deep as 25 feet, ensuring precise verification without damaging the existing infrastructure. Additionally, Wisconsin Utility Exposure excels in remote access capabilities.“We often find ourselves needing to work in areas that aren’t easily accessible by our trucks,” says Wehse. In such cases, we use remote hose systems to reach the work site. We can get to where we need to be behind a house or through a tree line without disturbing the surroundings.” The company prides itself on leaving no trace of its work apart from the valuable data it provides. “When we finish a job, we backfill the area, restore the grass, and reseed if necessary. It’s like we were never there, yet the engineers and contractors have precise, accurate information,” Wehse states. EARLY INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Wisconsin Utility Exposure plays a crucial role in the rapidly growing commercial and residential sectors. They are often called in at the earliest stages of development to ensure that existing utilities are accurately located before any heavy machinery touches the ground. This proactive approach prevents potential hazards and costly mistakes during construction. “We’re usually called in early,” Wehse explains, “especially in new residential areas where utilities are already in place. We verify their locations before excavation begins.”This early intervention is critical 3 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 07 WISCONSIN UTILITY EXPOSURE
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