Hydro Excavation Service - Portland, Oregon - Lovett Inc.

Hydro Excavation Service - Portland, Oregon - Lovett Inc.

Lovett Inc.

We are Lovett Inc., a Portland-based company founded in 1997 when Dale Lovett started with a single excavator and dump truck. Over nearly three decades we have grown into a full-service infrastructure partner with more than 100 employees serving commercial, industrial, multifamily, and municipal clients across the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington.

We combine plumbing, drain cleaning, vacuum truck services, conventional excavation, directional drilling, and restoration under one roof so our customers can rely on a single trusted contractor. Our teams are licensed, insured, and available around the clock for both planned projects and emergency response.

At Lovett Inc. we emphasize safety, precision, and minimal disruption. Whether we are exposing utilities with hydro excavation or restoring a site after a water main break, we focus on delivering reliable results that protect property and keep operations running smoothly.

Our culture is built on kindness, respect, humility, and continuous improvement. We measure success by how well we support the growth of our people, the satisfaction of our customers, and the strength of the communities we serve. This people-first approach has allowed us to expand thoughtfully through strategic growth while remaining a locally rooted partner that clients and team members can count on for the long term.

From emergency response to complex underground infrastructure work, we act as a true single-source solution. By coordinating every phase under one roof—planning, execution, and restoration—we reduce delays, simplify communication, and deliver projects that minimize impact on tenants, operations, and the surrounding environment.

Hydro Excavation Service - Portland, Oregon - Lovett Inc.

Plumbing and Drainage Services —

We provide complete commercial and residential plumbing and drainage services throughout the greater Portland area. Our licensed plumbers handle everything from routine repairs and installations to complex system upgrades, backflow testing, sump pump service, and 24/7 emergency response for leaks, backups, and water service issues.

For drainage and sewer needs we offer rooter service, high-pressure jetting, sewer camera inspections, grease trap cleaning, and preventive maintenance programs. These services help property managers and facility directors avoid costly downtime and protect buildings from water damage.

We integrate our plumbing and drainage work with our excavation and vacuum truck capabilities whenever possible. This one-call approach means we can diagnose a problem, clear lines, and perform any needed underground work without handing the project off to another contractor.

Suction excavator

Portland, Oregon

Suction Excavator Service

We operate a heavy-duty fleet of vacuum trucks and suction excavators designed for precise, non-destructive digging. Our suction excavator service uses high-powered vacuum systems to remove soil, debris, and slurry while protecting buried utilities, foundations, and landscaping.

This method is especially valuable in congested urban environments, around sensitive infrastructure, and on sites where traditional mechanical digging carries a high risk of strikes. We use our suction excavators for utility potholing, daylighting lines, stormwater maintenance, debris extraction, vault cleaning, and confined-space support.

Every job is backed by our experienced operators, full compliance documentation, and a focus on efficiency. We continuously expand our fleet—including compact, high-maneuverability hydrovacs—so we can deliver reliable suction excavator service even in tight commercial and multifamily locations across Portland.

Portland Hydro Excavation

Portland Hydro Excavation

We specialize in Portland hydro excavation, combining pressurized water with powerful vacuum suction to safely expose underground utilities without the risks of mechanical excavation. This non-destructive technique is ideal for potholing, utility locating, site preparation, and working near existing lines in the city’s dense commercial and municipal environments.

Our hydro excavation crews serve property managers, facility directors, developers, and public works agencies throughout the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. We bring the right equipment and trained operators to minimize surface disruption, protect landscaping and hardscape, and keep projects on schedule.

Whether the need is routine utility exposure or an urgent response, we stand ready with 24/7 dispatch, a growing fleet of hydrovac units, and the local knowledge that comes from nearly 30 years of working beneath Portland’s streets and properties. When you choose us for Portland hydro excavation, you get precision, safety, and a single partner who can handle the full scope of related plumbing, drainage, and civil work.

Frequently Asked Questions

We provide commercial and residential plumbing, drain cleaning, hydro excavation and suction excavator (vac truck) services, conventional excavation, directional drilling, and water-damage restoration across the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington.

Hydro excavation uses high-pressure water and vacuum suction to safely expose underground utilities without mechanical digging. We use it to reduce the risk of striking buried lines, minimize surface damage, and work efficiently in congested or sensitive sites.

We have been serving the Portland area since 1997, growing from a single excavator and dump truck into a company with more than 100 employees and a full fleet of specialized equipment.

Yes. We maintain 24/7 emergency dispatch for plumbing, drainage, vacuum truck, and related infrastructure needs so clients can reach us whenever problems arise.

We serve the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington, including Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Hillsboro, Gresham, Lake Oswego, Vancouver WA, and surrounding communities.