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Hydro Vacuum Excavation: A Better Alternative

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An innovative and improved method of excavation used for large projects today is the use of a hydro-vacuum excavator to get underground. What is hydro vacuum excavation?Hydro Vacuum Excavation: A Better Alternative

Hydro Vacuum Excavation is the process that safely uncovers ground utilities via water. High pressured water helps break up rocks and dirt, while a large and very powerful vacuum removes the debris. Once this debris is removed, utilities are accessible. Vacuum Excavating is also referred to as soft rock excavation technology.

The speed in which a hydro-vacuum can dig a deep hole renders hand-digging inefficient. This method of excavation is much cleaner and precise. Virtually any material can be removed through hydro vacuuming: rock, mud, sand, and water.

What projects can benefit from this service?

Projects that require an increased attention to detail, less mess, or are located in more environmentally sensitive areas can all benefit from utilizing hydro vacuum excavation. Examples of these include:

  • Utility companies and pipelines as they repair and install
  • Sump and catch basin cleaning
  • Excavation areas with high traffic
  • Construction site clean-up
  • Pipe and sewer installation and repair
  • Underground utility locating

Using this service through 4 Warriors ensures that the client saves money and time during their project, both through the nature of the procedure and the reduction of discovering surprise underground utilities.

4 Warriors commit to exceeding the highest expectations of our clients, with a full and complete respect of timelines, budget, and safety concerns. We have advanced safety training and are qualified for projects that service refineries, substations, and nuclear facilities.

For more information about 4 Warriors and hydro excavation needs, please contact us today. We look forward to serving you!

Use Vacuum Excavating to Build Up Your Utility Line Records

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Texas is in the middle of a statewide expansion, especially if you live near a major city or Metroplex. More and more companies are moving to take advantage of wide expanses of land and lower taxes, which means the smaller towns ringing those cities are expanding just as much. If you’re part of a team developing land that is near preexisting utilities, then it can be difficult to get started on figuring out where the previous expansion stopped.

Use Vacuum Excavating to Build Up Your Utility Line Records

How to Fill the Gaps in Your Utility Line Mapping

Not all maps and records are complete, especially if they’re not all online. But vacuum excavation can be used to both uncover known utility line sites and to find unknown sites so you can update your records for future builds, repairs, and excavations. So look for excavation services that offer both potholing and trenching:

  • Potholing uses portable vacuum excavators to displace soil around a specific point, and they have low-pressure settings that remove any dirt, water, or debris without damaging the underlying utility lines. Not only does this mean you can quickly continue your project with a safely exposed line, you don’t have to worry about the potential damages and delays caused by backhoes or shovels.
  • Trenching involves using low-pressurized air or water to create vertical or horizontal trenches in the dirt to locate utility lines. Because previous maps may be inaccurate or even missing, this technique can help your team quickly locate the lines and continue construction or repairs.

Locating and building off existing utility lines is an essential part of building up cities, but it’s not always easy. Go to 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating to find experts who can quickly and safely excavate utilities for you.

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is seeking experienced operators & technicians

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4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is seeking experienced operators and technicians in West & South Texas. Our benefits package is offered after 30 days. Contact us today to learn more!

About Us

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is committed to exceeding our client’s highest expectations, fully understanding timelines, safety and of course your price budget. 4 Warriors has advanced safety training that is required to work refineries, substations, and even nuclear facilities. The operators at 4 Warriors have been in the industry for more then 6 years with extensive training and have been involved in some of the largest projects in Texas. The industrial training allows us to really “show up” on civil projects and often be ahead of the curve. Our full time HSE director manages our extensive site specific trainings, TWIC certifications, OQ certification, drug testing, and JSA procedures. Bottom line, 4 Warriors is the best at what they do!

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is seeking experienced operators & technicians

What Does Our Hydrovac Truck Do?

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What exactly does our hydrovac truck do? Hydro excavating is a simple process that provides much more precise, and potentially less destructive, excavating services than traditional methods such as backhoes or good old-fashioned back breaking shovel work.

What Does Our Hydrovac Truck Do?

A Hydrovac truck features two large tanks. The first is filled with water that is heated by a powerful heating unit. This hot water is pressure blasted into the earth. The water, heat, and pressure break up the earth. This water and dirt mixture is then sucked into the second tank with a large diameter hose attached to a powerful vacuum. The end result is a much more efficient method of excavation than anything you’ve used before. So, what exactly can 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating and our truck do for you your next project? Check out our services below:

Trenching – Do you need to bury cable, pipe, or any other material that requires a trench to be dug? Hydrovac trenching offers a precise dig exactly where you need it at. We can do a straight line or a curved path.

Daylighting / Potholing – Daylighting and potholing are methods of finding and exposing utilities so that your crew can safely work around them. Our truck, along with our highly skilled techs, can find, locate, and reveal utilities with none of the risk traditionally associated with digging around buried objects. Our service will increase your productivity and safety while lowering your costs.

If you would like to learn more about our hydro excavation can help your project, contact us today!

Why Should You Hire Experts for Your Vacuum Excavating?

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Texas has a difficult variety of building conditions. Soil, weather, and a number of county restrictions can make excavating parts of your site complicated or even dangerous for your employees and company. Working with a third party excavation company that specializes in the procedure you need can help.

Why Should You Hire Experts for Your Vacuum Excavating?

Here’s how:

  • Texas has a wide range of soil conditions, even in lots right next to each other. Whether it’s sandy soil that doesn’t hold, clay that can gum up equipment or even soil with a seemingly impenetrable layer of rock, Texas has it all. Find a company that has experience with different soil conditions that can build up sturdy potholes and trenches so you can get your work down.
  • Utility infrastructure is easy to break and expensive to fix. Even though some excavation tools are on the market for general construction use, they can cause a lot of damage if you don’t have a lot of experience in similar conditions. Instead of taking on the risk and liability for a damaged utility line, use a third party that not only takes on the responsibility but minimizes the risk of delays and damage.
  • Specialized excavation companies have a number of procedures to ensure safe working conditions. Trenching and other excavation methods can unearth more than the infrastructure you need, and excavation companies know that. So they have procedures that test for dangerous gases, unsafe conditions, and unstable edges.

More and more companies in every sector of the economy are turning to third-party contractors that specialize in a specific field. Tap into an excavator’s expertise at 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating for vacuum excavating and other services.

2 Things to Expect From Industrial Vacuum Services

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Though industrial vacuum services are not professional services that are as commonly needed as things such as roofing or plumbing services, there is still a great need for it in order to maintain clean, safe public spaces. If you are in need of industrial vacuum services but don’t know what to look for or expect, you have come to the right place! Let’s take a look at two key things you should expect from industrial vacuum professionals before using their services.

2 Things to Expect From Industrial Vacuum Services

  1. Total Transparency: You want to make sure you are hiring a company that will be totally transparent with you. They should provide impeccable customer service and know how to communicate effectively with their customers. This means being available for customers when they have questions and concerns and answering all questions honestly and concisely. Don’t settle for a company that will be hesitant about addressing your concerns or tries to beat around the bush if you ask a tough question. One of the easiest ways to know if the company is transparent in their business is to read their reviews and get references from past and current clients.
  2. The Right Documents: For your own protection, don’t hire an industrial vacuum service professional who cannot show you their certification and prove to you they are educated, trained, and qualified to do this work. In addition to proper certification, they should also provide proof of insurance and have all agreements that are made between both parties written and signed.

For more information on finding the right industrial vacuum services, contact us today!

Why Vacuum Excavating is the Right Choice for You

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We have created some amazing technology nowadays. However, we have also created much infrastructure to support this technology. Water pipes, sewage pipes, fiber-topic cabling, power lines, and more form an underground network built by different people using different blueprints. The result is a large and confusing mishmash of utility lines that serve many important functions on which people depend.

Why Vacuum Excavating is the Right Choice for You

So what happens when you need to access one or more of these to make repairs? Sooner or later maintenance will become necessary one or another of these utility lines. However, exposing and operating on them is incredibly risky. For instance, if you’re not careful you could put workers in danger or accidentally leave countless people without access to water or power. It’s a delicate job that requires precision and skill. That’s where vacuum excavating comes in.

Vacuum excavating works by removing all the solids and liquids from the area, leaving the work site clear and accessible. Any material, from dirt and rock to clay and frozen ground, is safely excavated in most cases with a six-inch by one-foot pipe and airspeed of more than 200 miles per hour. The vacuum hose uses a mix of water and air pressure to transfer the materials into a tank for later off-loading at a dump site. At the site, the pressurized tank and hydraulic pumps then off-load the waste.

With this simple yet safe technique, you can safely perform your work with minimal risk and maximum efficiency!

We are 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating and we aim to bring glory to God and the finest service to you. Contact us anytime for anything you need. Thanks!

Trenching and Excavating Safety Guidelines

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Trenching and excavation are among the most dangerous construction jobs there are, which is why it is important to follow safety guidelines as outlined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to keep yourself and your crew safe while performing them.

Trenching and Excavating Safety Guidelines

Before getting started it is important to be clear about what trenching and excavating include. According to OSHA, trenching is the operation of digging trenches that are usually deep and wide. Their definition of excavation is the act of removing earth to build deep impressions in the ground, including trenches.

In other words, the two jobs are almost similar in many ways and for the purpose here can be used synonymously. What is beneficial for one, is most likely going to be good for the other.

Hazards of Trenching/Excavation Work

Each year trench collapses are responsible for hundreds of construction-related injuries. The caving in of trenches on excavation sites are the greatest threat to construction workers and many times end in fatality.

To protect you and your workers from such hazards, never enter or allow your workers to enter unsafe trenches. Any trench that is deeper than 5 feet has to have a general protective system in place. For trenches that are deeper than 20 feet, a safety system designed by an engineer is suggested.

If no engineer is available then it is also acceptable to use safety measures designed by highly-qualified engineers who have adequate experience in trench and excavation work.

Safety System

Some of the most common protective systems used to reduce the dangers of excavation work and trenching include:

  • Sloping: cutting the wall of the trench at an angle.
  • Aluminum Hydraulic Installation supports used to prevent cave-ins.
  • Shielding: using boxes to prevent cave-ins.

While the above-mentioned safety measures seem simple, there are a number of considerations that must be calculated for them to be effective. These include:

  • Soil Classification
  • Water Content
  • Depth
  • Materials
  • Weather

Since so many factors are involved in the design of safety systems as they pertain to trenching, OSHA suggests hiring a qualified person or team that can identify and resolve any potential hazards before construction workers begin excavation or enter any trench. This person or team must inspect the work site daily before the work starts.

General Guidelines

The safety guidelines mentioned above are by no means a substitute for professional safety advice. They do, however, give a general idea of the basics of creating a work-safe environment, especially for those who work at excavation sites.

Some other beneficial safety precautions are as follows:

  • Never use heavy equipment near the edges of a trench.
  • Always inspect the safety of a trench after rain.
  • Keep work material 2 feet from trench edges.
  • Inspect trenches each day before work starts.Always test for hazardous fumes in trenches before each shift.

About 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating

As a Christian family-owned business, 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating, believes in taking care of their customers – their family – as the Lord would want. The company offers some of the best workers and technicians in the industry and uses only top-rated machines and materials to perform their work. If you are interested in what 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating has to offer, contact us.

The Benefit of Daylighting

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The process known as daylighting uses a hydro excavator to safely open up underground pipes or utility lines. Nowadays it’s the preferred technique in urban locations or in areas with complex pipework. Here’s how the process works. It’s easy as 1 – 2 – 3! First, air and water pressure expose the pipes. Then, a hose removes the debris (including but not limited to frozen ground or clay) into a storage tank. Finally, the work area is safe and clear!

The Benefit of Daylighting

Another benefit of this process is a dramatic decrease in downtime, sometimes no longer than ten minutes. Saving so much time means far less risk of losses or collateral damage. Previously these excavations were accomplished by hand, a slow task that could damage wires and lines, or by a backhoe, which was faster yet unwieldy and still hazardous.

Hydro excavation is a great option and very cost-effective. The losses it avoids is no small feat. One estimation determined that outages can cost up to $5,600 per minute! Not only that, there is the intangible cost of poor publicity and losing public trust. Many people rely on these services and not being able to restore them in a timely manner could lead to a public relations disaster. With hydro, however, there is no need to worry!

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is an experienced, Christian company that can cover all your excavation needs. Don’t hesitate to Contact Us if you have any questions or concerns.

Choose a Hydro Dig for a Better Excavation Experience

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You may ask “Why should I choose a hydro dig for my excavation?”  When you are looking for a company you can trust, a proven track record is key along with well thought out principles. 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating has both.

Choose a Hydro Dig for a Better Excavation Experience

Operating since 2015, 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is a family company with business in multiple fields, on both federal and state levels, including oil and gas, pipeline, environmental, and construction.

Our goal as a Christian, family owned company is to not only make an impact on the industry but also on people’s lives. At the end of the day, we want our family to take care of your family. We’ve been blessed with some of the best operators and techs in the industry and also top of the line equipment. 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is not only the most reliable and safest but also the most cost efficient in the industry.

There are many other reasons to choose a hydro dig for your project as well:

  • It is cleaner and more eco-friendly. The process leaves little collateral damage compared to other methods
  • You’ll get more bang for your buck with a more efficient excavation.
  • It can handle everything from sand, water, mud, and rock.
  • The process requires fewer people to operate.
  • Finally, completing a dig will not interrupt utilities.

If you would like to discuss our excavation services, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.