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Line Locates & Utility Excavation

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Line Locating is the craft of ascertaining the whereabouts of a sub-surface utility. It is commonly referred to as line locating on energy facilities. There are various methods of finding these pipes, conduits, and wires. Some of these methods are a bit more individual and eccentric; others are incredibly complicated and less user-friendly. No matter what method is chosen, a contractor faces an incredible burden when working on oil, nuclear, or other energy facilities. No work may commence until all of these utilities or lines are located. Line Locates & Utility Excavation

Once all utilities in the area are found, excavation can begin; and excavation on an energy facility must take place without a hitch. Just because the contractor locates the utility does not mean they will avoid striking it. Contractors strike located utilities frequently while excavating. Just as there are many methods of utility locating, there are many methods of excavation. From the shovel to the backhoe, contractors have been excavating job sites themselves for ages. It is true that anyone can operate a backhoe, but on an energy facility when utility strikes can cost contractors their money or even their life, wouldn’t it seem safer to let a specialist locate and excavate?

At 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating, the job is not complete until all lines are located and unearthed. we will use our high-powered Vacuum Trucks to moisten the earth with water, and then remove the earth above the utility with high-powered suction. This method eliminates the chance of utility strikes. All of our operators are certified and trained above and beyond what is necessary for most job sites, so our team will not slow you down. For a quote or preliminary conversation about how we can meet your needs, contact us today.

Hydrovac as an Alternative to Traditional Excavation

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Excavation is a common need in the construction business but it can be overly expensive and even risky when it comes to digging up utility lines and buried pipelines. It can also lead to anxiety and worry and make construction projects seem overly stressful and daunting. As a business owner, you may be aware of this and wonder if there is a better alternative. Well, you are in luck. Let’s take a look at hydrovac as an alternative to traditional excavation. We hope you find this incredibly helpful and informative. Hydrovac as an Alternative to Traditional Excavation

What Makes Hydrovac Such a Good Alternative? 

As we alluded to earlier, the traditional approach to excavating can have very damaging results. This can have further negative side effects as it leads to increased liability and ultimately to greater cost to you. However, hydrovac is a method that uses high-pressure water in order to break up and loosen the soil. This soil is then suctioned into a large hose. This entire process is performed safely without any damage to underlying utilities.

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating

If you are looking to perform an excavation project in the near future, we would love to help you. 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating can help you save money with our safe alternative to traditional excavating. If you would like to know more about our approach to excavation, or if you would like to begin a project, please contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you soon and helping you stay safe and save money in the process.

What’s Included In Hydro Excavation Services

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Hydro excavation services are needed for many different contractor jobs. They help to safely locate pipes, electrical lines and other things that are buried in the ground. The methods were first discovered in Canada when hot water was used to help remove frozen soil. The methods and services became perfected and increasingly popular in the United States.

What's Included In Hydro Excavation Services

The processes involved are popular because they’re very affordable, quick and safe. They involve the use of pressurized water which softens and breaks up the ground surface. At the same time, a powerful vacuum is used to draw in the dirt and water combination into a tank, so it can be safely deposited elsewhere. As the ground dirt is removed, other things are revealed such as electrical lines, pipes, and cables.

There are specific processes and terms that are associated with hydro excavation. Exposing underground cables so the sunlight can shine on them is called “daylighting“. Ensuring that underground items can be easily seen helps to improve safety. It also enables others to work more quickly.

Potholing and trenching describe different ways that ground dirt is removed for specific purposes. For example, potholing is used to locate underground objects that are already known to exist so the contractor can have a better idea of the depth and sizes that are involved. Trenching exposes larger underground areas to discover what’s there, or to make it easier for certain jobs to be done.

Hydro excavation services are needed in a variety of industries such as home and business builders, pipeline companies, utility contractors and by engineering specialists.

Do you have any questions about hydro excavating? Please contact us so we can help.

Hydro Excavation Contractors

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Excavation has always been a messy business of digging dirt out of where we don’t want it. Typically we think of heavy equipment and piles of dirt, and anything that gets in the way is often damaged. Hydro excavation is not that way. There are no piles of loose dirt, no damage to utilities, and no possibility of blowing dust from this process, making the area cleaner and safer for everyone.Hydro Excavation Contractors

This process uses pressurized water to cut the soil away from the places we don’t want it, and a powerful vacuum to remove the slurry created by the digging process. It is a cleaner process all the way around, and the vacuum deposits the debris from the excavation into tanks for easy handling and disposal.

Hydro excavation is the safest method available for digging. A big reason for this is underground utilities. Even when you think you know where they are and which way they go, it seems heavy equipment has a knack for finding underground utilities. This is an expensive hazard as well as a dangerous one. It leads to loss of utility service in the area and can lead to personal injury or even death in extreme cases. Hydro excavation will uncover these lines without damaging them, which equates to a safer environment for everyone.

Another reason for using hydro excavation is it works in almost any soil condition. The water not only cuts the soil away but also acts as a lubricant in the digging process. This method can even excavate frozen ground because we can heat the water used in the process effectively melting the ice as we excavate the ground.

At 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating, our expertly trained crew can handle any excavation job. Our operators have been in the industry for more than six years, and they have the advanced safety training required for work in refineries, substations, and even nuclear facilities. We have been involved in some of the largest projects in Texas. Please contact us for more information.

Exposing Buried Utility Lines

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Day lighting is the term for exposing utility lines to daylight for the purpose of verifying the exact depth and location of the lines. This is primarily done to avoid hitting these lines with heavy equipment when doing construction in the area.

Exposing Buried Utility Lines

Fast Traditional Method

Traditionally, these lines were dug out by hand. This is a slow labor intensive method, which sometimes results in damage to the line and on rare occasion results in the injury of a person who “finds” it. A backhoe, while faster, is cumbersome to use for this and increases the risk to the utility lines. Not only that, but either of these methods results in a large hole, a big mess, and a huge pile of loose dirt.

Hydro Excavation

Hydro excavation is the process of using pressurized water coupled with a vacuum to dig a small precise hole to find and expose the utility lines. We direct pressurized water into the ground with a hand-held wand, which makes a fairly small hole. A powerful vacuum removes the slurry debris created by the process, which is then deposited in a debris tank.

Low Risk

The lines are found without risk of damage or injury, and the dirt from the process is not sitting there in a heap. Best of all, the hole stays small, so small that the process is also called potholing, because of the small neat pothole-sized opening and the minimal damage to the surrounding area.

At 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating, our professional crew is well-trained in all aspects of day lighting excavation. Please contact us to effectively locate underground utility lines and pipes using our state of the art hydro excavation systems.

Hydro Excavation Technology is Making a Difference

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From time to time underground pipes should be examined for cracks and damage. It is impossible to see what is going on underneath the soil, but also very important to know for proper maintenance and upkeep. Therefore a method of revealing these buried pipes to the daylight, otherwise known as “daylighting”, is commonly used. In the past a backhoe or a hand shovel would have been the only choices for this process, often being time-consuming and incurring a hefty cost. But today the technology of hydro excavation is making all the difference!Hydro Excavation Technology is Making a Difference

Expose Underground Utilities in a Controlled Manner

Using pressurized water to remove soil and a vacuum to transport it, hydro excavation is the most cost and time efficient method of daylighting. This is because the process is precise and accurate, eliminating additional costs due to repairs that often occur when heavy machinery is used to expose piping. Hydro excavation also reduces the need for a large crew of workers, keeps congestion at the project site at a minimum, and is environmentally friendly. With less mess, less expense, and less risk of pipe damage, this unique method will exceed your expectations.

Here at 4 Warriors Hydro Excavation we are a family and we aim to take care of your family. Putting a smile on your face is important to us! Just as being the safest, most reliable, and most cost-efficient hydro excavation company is to us. If you find yourself needing to expose underground facilities, please contact us and we will be more than honored to help you with our technology and extensive training!

Benefits of Hydrovac Over Traditional Excavation

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What are the benefits of using hydrovac over traditional forms of excavation? Is there a more cost-effective option? Which type of excavation is better? Is there a benefit of using hydrovac over the tried and true method? We hope to lay some of these questions to rest for you with a side-by-side comparison of the two.

Benefits of Hydrovac Over Traditional Excavation

Traditional Excavation

The usual method of excavating has been around for a long time. It has proven effective and many excavating services employ this method well. However, traditional excavating presents some considerable problems and dangers as it tends to be a more destructive means of excavating. With traditional excavating, you run the risk of damaging underground utilities. It is also less cost-effective due to the increased liability of this method. Fortunately, there is a better way of doing things….

Hydrovac Excavating

Hydrovac is an overall more cost-effective and safer approach to excavating. With hydrovac, high-pressure water loosens soil, gravel, etc and that loose debris is then safely sucked up, leaving utility lines undamaged. Not only is hydrovac more cost-effective due to the decreased liability, it is also a cheaper option as a whole. The numbers don’t lie. It just makes sense.

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating would love to help you with your excavating needs. If you are looking for affordable, safe and efficient excavating we are the right choice for your project. Our Hydrovac method of excavating will ensure that there is no damage done to important utility lines and will save you money. If you have any further questions about this method, contact us.

Safety Precautions in Vacuum Excavation

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Just like any other work environment, vacuum excavation involves several hazards that can affect those within a particular workstation in one way or another. For that reason, it is important to take all the safety precautions that will ensure a safer working environment for all when undertaking tasks of this nature. Here are some safety precautions to observe when you are vacuum excavating.

Safety Precautions in Vacuum ExcavationUnderground safety of vacuum excavation

Taking care of any underground infrastructure such as telephone and electric cables as well as water and gas pipelines is critical. That ensures that there is no disruption of these services within the areas surrounding the workstation. Hence potholing to identify the presence and location of such infrastructure before vacuum excavation is paramount.

Understanding rules and operational mechanisms

Engineers and workers taking part in vacuum excavation activities should undergo proper training through the help of professionals. That is imperative towards equipping them with the necessary ground rules as well as skills in operating various machines that perform tasks of this nature. Experts should not allow these individuals to engage in the real work without thorough training.

Electrical safety

Since it is not always possible to decommission power lines before vacuum excavation activities start, it is important to observe electrical safety. Avoiding any electrical hazards is the solution in this case, which means there will be no short circuits, monitoring of equipment and machinery effectively and less manual digging. By taking these precautions, all workers will be safe from electrical hazards in general. Reach out to us for more information on our excavation services.

A New Year’s Message of Gratitude to Our Amazing Customers

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We are already a couple of months into 2017, but even as Christmas has passed us by, the spirit of the season lives on into a bright, new year of wonder. From enjoying time away from the daily grind to holding fast to the joy we got to see spread across their faces on Christmas morning, we were right there along with you – just like we are all throughout the year. Together we are doing great things and it is truly a blessing to be a small part of your businesses, your projects, and your lives.

A New Year's Message of Gratitude to Our Amazing Customers

When we started this business, we had one thing in mind… doing what we do best and doing it to the glory of God. One of our favorite Christmas songs has always been The Little Drummer Boy. Here at the holiday season, we are always reminded that, just like the kid in the song, we are just ordinary, blue-collared guys who have been lucky enough to be a part of the extraordinary gift… the gift of knowing what we do well and knowing Who we do it for. We always strive to “play our best” for Him… even from atop our excavator trucks. We hope that you notice this in our kindness, our dedication and our commitment to being more than a business, but family.

As you continue to celebrate with the people who you love most, remember that what you do matters and that your “song” counts. Together, we are going places and doing great things that reach others, support families and provide many great benefits to our communities. We are so grateful that you allow us to be a small part of your “song.” It is our sincerest prayer that your 2017 is lit up from the inside-out with the sheer comfort and gladness of knowing…

We are all here doing what we love because He first loved us.

– Your friends at 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating

What is Hydro Vacuum Excavation?

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Hydro Vacuum excavation is the process of using water to safely uncover ground utilities. High pressured water breaks up the dirt while a large high-powered vacuum sucks it out to reveal utilities. Vacuum excavation can dig a deep hole with precision in a slight fraction of the time it takes an experienced person to dig by hand. Because it can be done with precision, there is far less mess and the process is non-destructive. Below we’ll discuss why you should choose It.

What is Hydro Vacuum Excavation?

The top reasons to consider vacuum excavation:

  • highly cost-effective
  • less manpower
  • cleaner
  • can complete a dig without disrupting your utilities
  • vacuum excavation will pick up virtually any material such as rock, sand, mud and water

The types of projects that benefit from vacuum excavation include:

  • Utility companies and pipelines as they repair and install
  • Sump and catch basin cleaning
  • Excavation in high traffic areas
  • Clean-up of construction sites
  • Pipe and sewer installation and repair
  • Underground utility locating

Vacuum excavating is also referred to as soft excavation technology. When using this technology through the services of 4 Warriors, our clients will find they save money because of the precision of the process. Time is also saved because there is the surprise of unknown underground utilities is greatly reduced.

4 Warriors Hydro Excavating is a family owned company. Our experience and commitment to dependable, high-quality work will leave you satisfied and ready to call upon us when our services are necessary.