What to Look For in Hydro Excavation Contractors

Hydro excavating is an example of new technology that is inching its way into commonplace in the world of construction. The optimal choice for digging underground to locate a buried utility is by using a high-powered vacuum excavating machine. What are the essential qualities of a reliable excavation contractor?

What to Look For in Hydro Excavation Contractors

  1. A Proven Safety Record is a must. This information is public record. Clients should insist to see the contractor’s record. ISNetworld contains every reputable contractor’s safety records–from major to minor incidents of record. A contractor with an admirable safety record maintains a culture of thoughtfulness and concern, one which sweats every small thing for its customers and its employees.
  2. Similarly, A Culture of Customer Love must shine through every facet of the company. So many constituent parts make up a project; and, often times, excavating companies struggle in getting all of its departments on the same page. The right company will be able to swiftly work through these issues. When the end goal is exceeding a customer’s expectations, communication becomes even more imperative, and choices which seemed difficult become clear.
  3. Up to Date Training shows a contractor’s prioritization of availability and expediency on job sites. Nothing means lost time like a contractor who is not aware of the requisite training for high profile work. Did you know some government and utility contracts require more than just OSHA 10 safety training? Some require OSHA 40; nearly all require contractors to complete job site specific training. If a contractor is not current with these various training programs, time will be lost–further, mistakes and costs will likely accrue.
  4. And finally, customers should insist on The Latest in Hydro-Excavation Technology. The days of excavating with a backhoe are numbered. Hydro-Vac trucks provide a safer and swifter alternative, and they can work in a very large or extremely localized location.

At 4 Warriors Hydro Excavation, we fulfill all of these requirements, and we have been doing so since our inception. We use hydro-excavation not only because it is cost effective, but because it is the best tool available to serve our customers. Contact us today for any questions you may have or proposals you may need.