For as simple as it may sound, there are a lot of factors that go into digging up and moving dirt. Expert excavators have to play many roles, including construction worker, city planner, septic and plumbing expert, amateur topographer, and ecologist to protect the integrity of the landscape and efficiently serve their clients’ projects. It’s a precise science that takes training and patience to master.
Like many other industries, excavation and construction continue to evolve. This provides improvements for technicians to dial-in their craft. Digital technology has made our jobs at Master Excavation easier, but something as simple as water has revolutionized the way we practice our craft. We can now remove soil with precision and protect our clients through hydro excavation.
It just might be one of the best options for your project!
What is hydro excavation?
Just as it sounds, hydro excavation uses pressurized water to move soil and other materials, and a vacuum funnels all of the debris into a tank. Think of the process like a pressure washer you would use on your home. The spot hit by the highly-pressurized stream of water is effectively removed without disturbing anything surrounding that spot. Only the places hit by the water are affected.
What are the benefits? (Safety, accuracy, and affordability.)
Traditional excavation methods are still very effective, but they require additional work. There’s less accuracy when digging with shovels, backhoes, or excavators, so a newly-excavated space needs to be replenished with backfill once a project is completed. That doesn’t happen with hydro excavation. Because the pressurized water is so precise, only the soil you need removed is excavated. Everything else is left untouched!
This could be highly beneficial for property owners who are worried about their landscaping, driveways, or other structures on their property. Hydro excavation protects your property by eliminating the need for more disturbance. This removes the cost of backfill and keeps your landscaping and driveway safe from excavation.
Furthermore, because hydro excavation only involves a vacuum, storage tank, and a pressurized water system, it’s a much safer method of removing soil. There’s no need for heavy machinery, which can also dig up your lawn or destroy your concrete. This makes hydro excavation safe and cost effective.
Hydro excavation is just one exciting, innovative process our team at Master Excavation uses for water and sewer main repairs, septic installations, and so much more. Discover what we can do and how we can help you with your project by scheduling a consultation with our team today.
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