Before a contractor starts working on a project that involves digging into the ground, they have to clear the site of utility lines. This is to avoid hitting utility pipes and wires, which are costly to repair and extremely dangerous for the workers and surrounding facilities. Utility location services prevent gas line explosions and fires…
Potholing is the only safe way to identify a buried asset before commencing construction plans. It is an investigative method whereby the location of an underground utility is exposed at a job site. 4 Warriors Excavating’s non-destructive excavating techniques are ideal for potholing. Here’s what you need to know about potholing. Potholing Process Potholing through excavation…
Environmental concerns have led to the development of new technologies for excavation, and one of the most popular is the hydrovac truck. Using high-pressure water to break up soil and a high-powered vacuum to remove the resulting slurry, hydrovac trucks are a safe and efficient way to excavate without disturbing the surrounding environment. Unlike traditional excavating…
As a business owner or homeowner, it’s important to be aware of the location of underground utilities before beginning any excavation project. Utility lines can cause serious damage if accidentally hit, so it’s crucial to take all necessary precautions when digging. Today, we will discuss the three most common methods for locating underground utilities. Ground-Penetrating…
Underneath our feet is a complex network of pipes and wires that keep our homes and businesses running smoothly. This underground infrastructure is essential to our daily lives, but it’s also hidden from view. When these utilities need to be repaired or replaced, the process of “daylighting” is necessary to uncover and expose them. So…
Are you preparing for an upcoming project that involves digging holes, removing liquids, or removing solid wastes? Have you been looking for techniques and strategies that are safer and more efficient than what you have used in the past? If you are, hydro excavation could be what you have been looking for. Hydro excavation continues…
Hydro excavation, also called potholing, daylighting, or non-destructive excavation, is an excavation technique that uses high-pressure water and vacuum to excavate soil without destroying underground utilities. Traditional excavation techniques use backhoes for significant operations and hand tools in tiny spaces. These methods are labor-intensive and risky, particularly when digging close to underground utilities. Furthermore, these…
For many contractors, line locates can be a very difficult part of the job. It is critical to be able to locate and identify any utilities and/or pipelines before any other phases of a project can begin. Traditional methods such as electromagnetic line locators and probe rods can be very dangerous. If you have to…
If you’re locating utility lines, but you are concerned about safety, you may be unsure of whom to hire. Thankfully, when it comes to safety, hydro excavation makes this their top priority. They are especially careful when it comes to locating gas, electrical, and other lines during hydro-excavation. Here are three reasons why hydro excavating…
Are you looking to excavate soil without damaging the underground utilities? Hydro excavating is your best answer. It is quite an efficient and reliable process for digging utility holes. It is a non-destructive process due to the use of hot pressurized water. Hydro-excavating is accurate and safer compared to traditional methods. 4 Warriors is one…