Commercial Hydro Excavation
What Are Hydro Excavation Services?
AQUALIS’ hydro excavation services offer extra safety, precision and efficiency for your most sensitive excavation projects. Hydro excavation, also referred to as vacuum excavation, utilizes pressurized water and industrial vacuum suction to locate and expose underground assets.
Why Hydro Excavation Is the Preferred Choice for High Risk Sites
As pressurized water is used to move soil, air conveyance is then used to collect displaced debris and soil into a tank to be later relocated. Due to its efficiency, precision and minimal footprint, hydro-excavation has become a popular form of excavation. AQUALIS’ self-performing fleet and a nationwide team of experts can excavate areas that are high risk for traditional practices, including around buried conduits or gas and utility lines.
Benefits of Hydro Excavation Services
Traditional excavation is inefficient, inaccurate, and destructive to the area of focus and surrounding environments. AQUALIS’ hydro excavation services offer many benefits over traditional excavation, including:
- Lower risk: Utilities, infrastructure, and personnel are all at lower risk during hydro excavation when compared to conventional methods.
- Accessibility: AQUALIS’ hydro excavation fleet can operate in areas standard excavators cannot, including around conduits and utilities.
- Precision: Focused, high-pressured jets of water controlled by AQUALIS experts allows excavation with a minimal footprint and, therefore, less restoration.
- Efficiency: Higher precision and lower risk allow AQUALIS hydro excavation teams to work quickly and efficiently without delays and disruptions mechanical excavations may face.
- Cost Saving: Minimizing project time, damages, and environmental disruption all factor into the cost savings AQUALIS’ hydro excavation services offer.
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Hydro Excavation Applications
Buried utilities and underground facilities are in constant need of construction, repairs, and maintenance. Mechanical excavation around these assets poses a high risk of damage or breakage.
While pressurized water used in hydro excavation can remove rocks, dirt, and debris, it poses a minor threat to utilities. This allows hydro excavation to outperform traditional excavation in areas including:
- Potholing/Daylighting: Locating and exposing underground assets during construction or repair projects.
- Utility Exposing: Safely uncovering utility lines for easy access during repairs or installations.
- Pipe Locating: Locating underground pipes for inspections, repairs and installations.
- Conduit Locating: Buried conduits need to be excavated for repairs and installations.
- Ditching/Trenching: Excavating ditches or trenches before installation of underground utilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hydro Excavation
What are common indicators that I need hydro excavation?
Hydro excavation is a non-invasive alternative to traditional trenching. Most often used in projects near sensitive utilities, the high pressure water clears away dirt without risk to nearby power or water lines.
Is hydro excavation disruptive to my property's daily operations?
Our team at AQUALIS strives to minimize disruptions, using methods designed to reduce impacts on your daily activities.
How long does hydro excavation typically last?
The duration of a hydro excavation project depends on the size of the area.
Does weather affect how quickly hydro excavation can be completed?
Weather conditions may impact scheduling, especially heavy rain or extreme conditions, but our team at AQUALIS will adjust to minimize delays.
Does hydro excavation also enhance my property value?
Maintaining your stormwater infrastructure can significantly enhance property value and reduce liability risks.
Does AQUALIS perform hydro excavation nationwide?
Yes, AQUALIS provides hydro excavation nationwide through regional experts familiar with local regulations.
Can AQUALIS assist with regulatory compliance related to hydro excavation?
Our AQUALIS team handles compliance documentation and communications with local regulatory agencies throughout the process.
Does AQUALIS offer emergency response for hydro excavation urgent issues?
Yes, our AQUALIS team can provide rapid-response services for urgent or emergency stormwater system issues.
Is AQUALIS experienced in working with commercial and retail properties for hydro excavation?
At team at AQUALIS has extensive experience with commercial, retail and industrial properties, managing complex stormwater systems nationwide.
How quickly does AQUALIS respond to hydro excavation consultation requests?
Our AQUALIS team typically responds to requests for a hydro excavation consultation within 24 hours to discuss your specific needs.
Does AQUALIS utilize specialized equipment for hydro excavation services?
Yes, our AQUALIS technicians use advanced equipment and proven techniques suited for various stormwater infrastructure services.
Will AQUALIS restore my stormwater system to its original design capacity?
At AQUALIS, we always aim to restore stormwater systems to their original or improved performance standards as required by regulations.
Does AQUALIS offer post-hydro excavation inspections or guarantees?
At AQUALIS, we conduct thorough post-service inspections to ensure lasting effectiveness and compliance.
Are permits usually required for cured in place pipe repairs?
Initial assessments with AQUALIS typically involve visual inspections, structural evaluations and site map evaluations.
Can AQUALIS provide customized hydro excavation service plans for my specific site?
At AQUALIS, we tailor customized hydro excavation plans to meet each property’s unique needs, regulatory requirements and infrastructure conditions.