Hydrovac excavation is a great alternative to traditional digging methods, being safe to the people and the environment, clean, precise and efficient. It relies on operating a hydrovac excavations truck , equipped with all the necessary technology to loose even the most difficult types of soil, dig very precisely using a pressurized stream of water and evacuate the debris using a powerful vacuum. Being non-mechanical, the entire process is also non-destructive. However, it requires a reliable contractor and trained people to use a hydrovac truck and dig up as precisely and efficiently as possible. There are a few best practices to know when you hire a hydrovac excavation company. When interviewing a contractor, make sure to ask  whether they carry license and insurance. Also, ask for their portfolio and take a look at past projects. Make sure you choose a contractor that is well versed and experienced in hydrovac digging projects, because this way you can rest assured that the...

Your storm drain requires systematic maintenance. The planned inspection and cleaning is usually carried out in spring, immediately after most of the snow melts, but also in autumn, after the leaves fall off trees, as they can be a factor that contributes to the clogging of the storm drain. Preventive procedures may also be required if construction and repair work is performed nearby, as it is typically associated with the formation of a large amount of small debris and dirt. A routine inspection of the storm drain system allows you to identify contaminants that must be removed in one way or another. As for emergency cleaning, it must be performed each time you deal with a blockage clogging your storm drain. Cleaning methods Traditional cleaning is mechanical, or with the help of chemicals that destroy blockages. However, these are not the best methods, as they are safe neither for pipes nor for the environment. In addition, the amount of sandy-silt deposits can sometimes be signi...

Hydro excavation is considered a much better digging option, not just because it is cleaner, faster and overall more efficient, but also because it is better for the environment. How does it impact the planet? First, hydro excavation is performed with special machines (trucks equipped with technology based on pressurized water to loose and break the soil and air vacuum to suck up debris and store it safely in the tank). From this point of view, it is obvious that hydro excavation is less intrusive when it comes to the environment. A hydrovac truck can also thaw the soil in cold weather, simply using water heaters. For the same operation, traditional digging methods use artificial means, such as burning coal or wood, which emit pollutants into the air and increase fire risks. Hydro excavation is also safe when it comes to underground utilities, as there are far less risks to break them using pressurized water than heavy mechanical claws and other traditional digging tools. As a re...