Hydro Excavation

Hydro excavation is a process that makes use of pressurized water and a vacuum system to rapidly remove large amounts of soil from an area that requires excavating. It is a non-destructive and more accurate way to excavate soil and locate underground utilitiesHydro excavation equipment typically comes in the form of specially designed trucks or trailers that contain the components needed to perform hydro excavating.

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Some of the benefits of hydro excavation are:

•  Faster and more efficient than manual digging or heavy machinery

•  Less labor intensive and less costly in terms of material and restoration

•  Greater precision and accuracy in digging and locating underground utilities...

•  Safer and less risky for the workers and the environment, as it avoids damaging pipes, cables, or other infrastructure

•  Reduced service interruptions and insurance rates due to fewer accidents and repairs

•  Better for the environment as it minimizes soil disturbance and erosion

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Some of the applications of hydro excavation are:

•  Creating channels for cables and pipelines

•  Digging into frozen surfaces

•  Landscaping and soil removal

•  Servicing sewer and cesspool connections

•  Clearing soil and debris from a home or construction site

•  Repairing or maintaining underground utilities

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