Hydro Excavation
Hydro Excavator
Overview
Hydro excavation is a great alternative to mechanical excavating when the job calls for precise digging. To those who are not familiar, it can be described as the process whereby a high-pressure water stream is used to cut through soil while a vacuum simultaneously removes the byproduct into a slurry tank stored on the vehicle. The hydro excavator allows us to be very precise and consistent without striking a utility. While this is not a replacement for mechanical excavation, it functions to capitalize on aspects that are difficult to isolate without causing unnecessary damage.
Benefits
- Excavation without disturbing existing utilities and or structures
- Safer and more efficient method
- Mitigates the chances of disturbing surrounding soil, pipes, and telecommunication lines
- Excavate and trench frozen ground without the neccesity of bringing in ground heaters
Utilizing hydro excavation has and continues to minimize the risks involved in
- Possible site repair / fines
- Injury to employees / general public
- Equipment / property damage
- Insurance claims
- Lost time / schedule
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