Safe, Streamlined, and Fully Coordinated Utility Daylighting Service
At GeoScan, we understand that managing a construction or investigation project is complex — especially when it involves buried utilities. That’s why we offer a Fully Managed Daylighting Program designed to take the pressure off your team by handling every step of the process, from permitting to hydro vac and restoration.
When utilities need to be visually confirmed, daylighting becomes a critical part of the workflow. Our program ensures this work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with local and provincial regulations.
Rather than coordinating multiple contractors and navigating permitting on your own, you can rely on GeoScan to manage the entire daylighting scope from start to finish. It’s one more way we help our clients move projects forward with confidence.
End-to-End Daylighting Services — All Under One Roof
We bring together permitting specialists, traffic control experts, trained hydro vac technicians and a restoration team to deliver a coordinated, professional daylighting solution that integrates seamlessly with our Utility Locating, SUE, and Surveying services.
Our Fully Managed Daylighting Program includes:
Permitting Coordination
We take care of all municipal and utility permits required to conduct daylighting operations. Our experience working across jurisdictions in BC means faster approvals and fewer surprises.
Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
We prepare detailed traffic control plans that are tailored to the site layout, location, and scope of work — helping ensure worker and public safety while minimizing disruption.
Certified Traffic Control
We provide certified flaggers and traffic control personnel to implement TMPs safely and professionally, ensuring full compliance with WorkSafeBC and municipal standards.
Hydro Vac Daylighting
Field crews use non-destructive hydro vacuum technology to safely expose buried utilities without damaging them. This method is ideal for identifying utility depth, alignment, and condition with minimal surface impact.
Utility Documentation
We don’t just daylight the utility — we document it. Working closely with our SUE and survey teams, we ensure all exposed utilities are accurately recorded and integrated into project deliverables, including QL-B and QL-A datasets.
Restoration
Once utilities have been daylighted and documented, we provide full restoration services including backfilling, compaction, and surface restoration of asphalt, concrete, or other disturbed surfaces. This includes roadway repairs, sidewalk reinstatement, and boulevard restoration, ensuring compliance with municipal standards and minimizing disruption to the public
Why Choose GeoScan?
At GeoScan, we believe that utility daylighting should be safe, stress-free, and seamlessly integrated into your project timeline. By offering a single-source daylighting solution, we eliminate the need for clients to coordinate multiple vendors or worry about delays due to permitting or traffic control.
With years of experience across BC’s Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, and Interior, we’ve built strong relationships with municipalities, utility owners, and regulatory bodies. That means faster turnaround times, smoother approvals, and fewer administrative headaches for you.
Contact us today to learn how our Fully Managed Daylighting Program can support your next project.
