Unlike a few decades ago, there is a need to protect the environment during excavation. Modern excavation companies are turning to hydro excavation because it is environmentally friendly. The special excavator trucks we use at 4 Warriors are commonly known as hydro-vac trucks. Compared to traditional trucks, hydro-vac trucks are not only reliable but also…
Most excavation contractors know the disadvantages of using traditional excavation equipment. If you’ve worked in this field for a while, you’ve probably had some negative experiences like not being able to see your equipment while excavating, hitting utility lines with sharp edged tools, and other serious problems like cave-ins and falling loads. Just one, let…
Hiring a vacuum excavator is an ideal solution when having a small space and considering limiting environmental damage. The vacuum excavator uses highly pressurized water combined with a powerful air vacuum to displace debris and collect it into a truck container. The vacuum truck will then remove unwanted dirt, slurry, and mud to an offsite…
Hydrovac excavation as we know it began in the late 1960s. Since the late 1960s, hydrovac excavation has been used for a range of applications. While in its early days, the technology was not yet refined. Over time, the process of hydro excavation has vastly improved. Some of the most noticeable and significant advancements in technology…
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…