The Common Ground Alliance distributes data on the causes and types of underground damage every year. In North America, 316,422 damage reports were filed in 2017. Backhoes and trenchers caused the most damage underground, accounting for the majority of reported damages. The hydro excavating process entails using highly pressurized water jets to loosen the surface material first and…
Hydro excavation has been in use since the mid-1800s when California miners would use steam pump pressurized water to mine minerals. A high-pressure water jet is used in the hydro excavation process to break up and remove material from below ground. Hydro Excavation is used for various purposes, including construction projects, environmental remediation, and archaeological excavations. In…
In comparison to all other trenching methods, hydro excavation is considered to be one of the safest, least destructive, and most environmentally friendly excavation procedures. It is seen as environmental-friendly, because it does not damage existing systems such as underground pipes, electric lines, plumbing materials or optical fibers. However, there are some inherent health and…
If you need circuitous or straight-line ditches dug, it is important that you hire a professional for the job. Creating these trenches is no easy task, and you want to make sure that they are dug correctly and meet your specific needs. Here are three excellent reasons to hire a professional for your trenching needs….
There is nothing as destructive to a company that wants to do a checkup on their underground utilities, as to incur extra costs because of damages. And that is why the hydro excavation process and vacuum process are essential. With the growth in technology, the excavation process and uncovering of underground utilities have been made…
Underneath every community is an extensive supply network of cables and pipes that carry communication utilities, electrical utilities, water, gas, and more. Each year, this costly and useful infrastructure increase in size and intricacy. One disturbance in these lines can disrupt the services of households and businesses; this disruption can result in dangerous situations that…
Potholing is an excavating term meaning to dig a hole that confirms the presence of underground utilities or other materials in order to safely conduct a construction project or examine pipes and conduit. It is sometimes called daylighting because it exposes underground infrastructures to the daylight, so they are viewable to professionals in the relevant…
4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is committed to exceeding our client’s highest expectations, fully understanding timelines, safety, and of course your price budget. If you are looking for a safer process, effective and precise solution for moving dirt, hydro excavation is your answer. Less destructive than traditional excavation methods, soil can be moved without costly damage…
Over the years, line locating has become increasingly complicated. Gas and utility lines have been installed over one another, often without clear documentation or any at all. This means that without proper line locates, excavation jobs run the risk of damaging important cables and wasting valuable time. Thankfully, hydro excavation shows us how to safely…
Construction is a dirty job and it takes an experienced team to do it right. That’s the Texan way and no one does it better than 4 Warriors. What makes us the best is our proven track record and our revolutionary technology. Daylighting is just one example of what sets us apart from the rest….