Subsurface utilities and underground facilities are frequently needed for building construction. Excavation is often needed in order to lay these utilities. This can be a difficult job that has many risks, both to the property and for the laborers involved. Hydro or water excavation has substantially lessened these risks. The process combines air vacuum with…
Hydro excavation may not be a term most people are familiar with until they need it. There are a number of situations that warrant the services of a hydro excavation company, including: Locating underground features like utility lines Installing underground cables, pipes, etc. Removal of underground debris Sump clean out There are plenty more, but you get…
You may be tempted to ignore hydro excavating, but doing so may be dangerous. We’ve got three reasons burying your head in the sand would be a bad idea. 1. Hydro Excavation is the only non-destructive method of digging, utilizing pressurized water and a vacuum system to quickly and safely expose underground infrastructure.Hidden beneath the surface…
Using a backhoe to dig for subsurface utilities is dangerous, time-consuming and unreliable. The optimal choice for digging underground to locate a buried utility is by using a high-powered vacuum excavating machine. Read the information below to learn about the benefits of using hydro excavation for potholing utilities. Minimizes Dangerous Working Conditions When using a backhoe for digging, workers can become injured if the machinery…
Technology is a good thing, better yet it is a great thing when it saves time, money and even lives. Hydro excavating is an example of new technology that is inching its way into commonplace in the world of construction. Contractors are choosing hydro excavating over traditional backhoe as they become educated to the savings in time, insurance…
Vacuum excavation is the specific process of removing debris, soils, or other materials from a hole or piece of land using powerful water (hydro-excavation) or air suction. Materials are loosened then sucked through a pipe that is approximately 6 inches to 1 foot wide (depending on the size of the vehicle) and with an airspeed…
Daylighting excavation is the process of safely exposing utility lines or underground pipes to daylight using a hydro-vacuum excavator. In the past, utility lines and pipes were exposed by hand digging, which is a painstakingly slow process and places the worker in danger if he should inadvertently hit a power line with his shovel. Often…
You may not know all there is to know about hydro excavating, so we rounded up three facts to get you started: 1. Hydro Excavation is Precise Hydro excavation uses high-pressure water and suction to create openings in the earth. The result is a slurry of water and earth that is suctioned into a holding tank….
When it comes to excavation services, hydro excavation is perhaps the most misunderstood. However, the advantages of hydro excavation benefit all businesses. Here are a few of the top advantages. Immediate Risk Reduction Moving large amounts of soil through traditional force methods causes undue strain on the piping and the infrastructure of surrounding buildings. There are also…