Hydro Excavation Services
Hydro excavation offers a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional digging methods, especially in areas with underground utilities and infrastructure. By using high-pressure water and an air vacuum, this method uncovers buried utilities quickly, precisely, and with minimal risk
Compared to mechanical digging, hydro excavation reduces costs and labor needs, requiring just one or two operators rather than a full crew. With the flexibility to position trucks up to 400 feet from the dig site, hydro excavation also keeps project traffic moving smoothly, even in high-traffic areas. Choose hydro excavation for a cleaner, more streamlined approach to digging that saves both time and money.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Hydro Excavation?
Hydro excavation uses high-pressure water to cut and liquefy soil. The liquified soil is then removed via a high-volume vacuum. Both the water and soil from the excavation are contained in a truck that hauls the material to a more desirable location.
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What Are the Benefits of Hydro Excavation?
Safety is the primary reason to choose hydro excavation. There are thousands of excavation accidents in the United States each year, most of which arise due to the imprecision and inefficiency of mechanical and hydraulic excavating equipment. In addition, hydro excavation can lead to significant cost savings, as the safer, faster, and more precise method of exposing delicate underground structures can greatly reduce job site error.
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Is Hydro Excavation the Same As Hydrovac?
Yes, hydro excavation and hydrovac are interchangeable terms. Hydrovac is simply a trendy term for referring to hydro excavation trucks.
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What Types of Business Can Benefit from Hydro Excavation?
Any business doing foundation or utility work can benefit from hydro excavation. Some common industries include public utilities, oil/gas, food/beverage, and construction.
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What Are the Most Common Uses of Hydro Excavation?
Digging and exposing underground utilities (daylighting), digging narrow trenches to install cables (slot trenching), debris removal, and cold-weather digging are a few common uses of hydro excavation. It can also be used for industrial cleanup.
Why Fuzion Field Services?
Suitable for Shallow or Deep Excavations
Safe and effective excavation options for various depths and site conditions.
Trenching and Debris Removal
Precise trenching with reliable debris removal for clean, organized worksites.
Utility Daylighting
Safely locates and exposes underground utilities with minimal risk of damage.
Piling Hole Excavation
Ideal for drilling precise piling holes with controlled, non-destructive digging.
Cold Weather Digging
Works effectively even in freezing conditions, keeping projects on schedule.
Less Backfill, Labor, and Restoration Needed
Streamlined excavation minimizes the need for additional work after digging.