South Vac Hydro Excavation and Wet/Dry Vacuuming

Hydro Excavation is a form of non-destructive digging that uses a jetting rod to spray high pressurised water to move or remove soil to create a excavated hole or trench. The force of the spray can be adjusted according to the type of soil and the presence of tree roots or underground utilities. With an operator at ground level, they can see exactly what they’re doing, meaning you’re a lot less likely to incur damage to utilities or tree roots. Our truck vacuums away the waste at the same time as they excavate, which means less mess, less cost and less disruption.The primary benefit of hydro excavation is that it significantly reduces safety and environmental risks when compared with traditional mechanical methods. The hole or trench produced by the hydrojet is small and enables the accurate location of utilities, which eliminates the need for extensive site restoration.

South Vac has gone a step further than most other Hydro Excavation companies. Two of our staff have been trained in identifying, locating and protecting underground services (RIICCM202D) with Staking U. This means that South Vac Staff can spot any problems before they occur, and they practise precise, low risk excavation around utilities. We have a dedicated Environmental Officer because South Vac is committed to minimising it’s environmental impact and continually improving its performance as part of a growing environmentally-sustainable industry. People are the most valuable asset at South Vac, so we invest in them accordingly. The South Vac Crew are well trained, aware of their health, safety and environmental responsibilities, and enjoy a supportive working environment. All South Vac staff hold a White Card, First Aid Certificate and Gas Officer Card.

Vacuum waste management is clean, efficient and provides greater erosion and sediment control than traditional excavation methods. Our vacuum truck removes both wet and dry waste (not septic). We have a vacuum hose extension which can remove waste from a distance and get into spaces that excavators can only dream of! Our large capacity truck means we can stay on site working longer so there is less disruption to the job at hand. Where possible, South Vac will always recycle the waste collected.