What is hydro-excavation?

Hydro-excavation is a technique that utilizes high-pressure water and suction to dig into the ground using a water jet and accumulate the liquefied soil, then suction it into a truck’s tank. By combining pressure and suction, this excavation technique cuts into and breaks up the soil, then collects the slurry through vacuum suction to clear the excavated surface.

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Benefits of Hydro-Excavation

Hydro-excavation, one of our most requested services, offers several benefits compared to traditional excavation methods:

Precision and Non-Destructiveness of Excavation

Excavation by water jet allows for the exposure of fragile and easily damaged installations without fear, as hydro-excavation is a more precise technique than mechanical digging. It’s possible to expose underground infrastructure elements while minimizing damage. The precision of the technique allows for total control of the excavation diameter.

Access to Restricted Excavation Sites

Using specialized hydrovac trucks and smaller equipment, excavation work can be carried out in areas inaccessible to traditional equipment.

Safety and Eco-Friendliness

Water-based excavation consumes less energy, and debris suction ensures cleaner work compared to traditional mechanical excavation. Workers involved in this type of excavation work are also safer, with fewer health and safety considerations.

Speed of Execution

Water and suction excavation allows for faster and more efficient work without compromising precision. By reducing worker effort and improving speed, the execution cost becomes less significant. The service provided to the client is thus faster, less costly, and with better results.

Cost-Effectiveness

With faster excavation and greatly reduced risks of damage to underground pipelines, installations, and the environment, this excavation technique enables significant savings, including reduced repair and restoration needs. Being a safer technique also reduces insurance and liability costs.

Common Applications of Hydro-Excavation

This excavation technique is used in various types of projects:

Industries

  • Plumbing
  • Construction
  • Installation
  • Landscaping
  • Oil industry
  • And many other services

Types of Work

  • Installation of poles and signs
  • Pipeline excavation
  • Pipe repair and sewer restoration
  • “Daylighting”: maintenance and inspection of underground facilities by uncovering them at precise locations

Hydro-excavation for residential needs

Residential clients can also benefit from our hydro-excavation service, including:

  • Excavation for fence posts in hard-to-reach areas
  • Excavation service preserving landscaping
  • Replacement of water supply lines
  • Excavation near building foundations
  • Excavation for perimeter drainage

Excavation Work in Cold Weather

Water excavation is particularly suitable for cold weather excavation, especially when the ground is frozen. Traditional methods encounter more difficulties. Hydro-excavation can also thaw and clean obstructed or frozen pipes.

Municipalities

This excavation technique is perfectly suited for municipal organizations in the following areas:

  • Installation, replacement, or repair of fire hydrants
  • Repairs to the main water supply line
  • Vacuum service in accidentally flooded areas

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