Why Hydrovac?
Hydrovac is a cheaper and versatile alternative to things like drills, jackhammers, and shovels. There are several reasons to go with it;
Minimal Risk of Injury or Damage
Utilizing water pressure is an effective way to cut through soil and plants while not damaging anything below said ground. Soil is softened with water and then vacuumed up to reveal wiring, piping, or to simply dig up dirt for trenches and ditches.
Use in Winter
Hydrovac water can be turned up to be hot, enabling frozen soil to be cut through. This allows construction and repair projects to continue throughout the cold months.
Accuracy
The hydrovac process is done with a wand that projects precision jets of water in a tight and precise stream. In the hands of an experienced worker, this stream of water can target specific patches of ground without affecting nearby objects. These wands are also flexible, allowing them to be bent into shapes that enable them to be used in just about any situation.
Timely Project Completion
The risk of damaging underground infrastructure when using traditional mechanical excavation equipment is a constant risk of time lost in a project from having to stop and repair these damaged pipes and wiring. Due to its gentler nature, hydrovac doesn’t affect this infrastructure and is also just as effective in excavation.
Hydrovac is a cheaper and versatile alternative to things like drills, jackhammers, and shovels. There are several reasons to go with it;
Minimal Risk of Injury or Damage
Utilizing water pressure is an effective way to cut through soil and plants while not damaging anything below said ground. Soil is softened with water and then vacuumed up to reveal wiring, piping, or to simply dig up dirt for trenches and ditches.
Use in Winter
Hydrovac water can be turned up to be hot, enabling frozen soil to be cut through. This allows construction and repair projects to continue throughout the cold months.
Accuracy
The hydrovac process is done with a wand that projects precision jets of water in a tight and precise stream. In the hands of an experienced worker, this stream of water can target specific patches of ground without affecting nearby objects. These wands are also flexible, allowing them to be bent into shapes that enable them to be used in just about any situation.
Timely Project Completion
The risk of damaging underground infrastructure when using traditional mechanical excavation equipment is a constant risk of time lost in a project from having to stop and repair these damaged pipes and wiring. Due to its gentler nature, hydrovac doesn’t affect this infrastructure and is also just as effective in excavation.
The Process
Prepare the ground for excavation
Before work begins, mark the area of the ground you wish to be dug. This can range from placing markers in the places where you want us to avoid, to placing marking flags to establish the estimated location of your utility lines and wiring.
Clear the area immediately surrounding the planned excavation site as well. To properly park the excavation truck and transport the soil, the contractors need space. Having all of these elements ready will significantly speed up the process.
Pause electrical and other potentially hazardous projects directly next to the site
Though hydrovac excavation is intended to be less disruptive and time-consuming than conventional techniques of excavation, we advise that you stop any nearby work you may be doing surrounding the dig site. Plan the excavation for a period when your other contractors can work on other areas of the construction site and or when nearby electrical work can be put on hold.
Determine the scope of potential changes
Before the consultation, most businesses will work with you to identify the first services' scope as well as a few potential outcomes. Ensure that you fully explain the scope of your project to all those whose approval you’ll need for the project. This reduces the possibility of unexpected difficulties down the road. It also ensures as little interruption as possible.
