Traditional excavation methods can be a tricky process that leaves behind a mess and can even be dangerous. Luckily, technology has advanced and new solutions are available. Hydro excavation is the process of using high pressure water to accurately move dirt and soil, a vacuum lift to pick up the slurry and a debris tank…
Hydro excavating is a process that uses water to dig through soil and rock. It is an environmentally friendly and sustainable option that most people are embracing. Hydro excavating advantages: Application Hydro excavating can be used for projects such as building tunnels, draining swamps, or cleaning up oil spills. It can also be used for…
Sometimes, you have to dig deep in order to get things done. Whether your project involves digging trenches, debris removal, backfill restoration, or roadwork, hydro excavating is an effective way to get the job done. In fact, it’s preferred over traditional means because it’s less destructive, environmentally friendly, and safer than other methods. Even so,…
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…