What Is The Best Method For Locating Underground Utilities?

Hydro excavation

Hydro excavation uses high-pressure water and a specialised vacuum to break up and remove soil in a safe, controlled way. It's commonly used to excavate pits, trenches, existing structures and surrounds, and hard-to-reach areas. This method is viewed by many in the industry to be the safest available, and it carries great benefits which truly make it the best way of locating underground utilities:

- Precision: With its high degree of accuracy, this method reduces the risk of expensive mistakes or any damage to utilities and undetected obstacles, which could result in serious injury and even death. This makes it much more reliable than other methods, such as visual inspection and magnetic locators, which can be time-consuming, inaccurate, and limited in the kinds of utilities they can locate.

- Control: As this system uses a high-pressure vacuum, removing soil and locating utilities is much more controlled. You'll be able to remove soil quickly and effectively without impacting the surrounding soil. This means it's especially suitable for urgent excavation requirements, making it a superior method to more laborious methods that require more time to learn and implement.

- Efficiency: Hydro excavation uses only water, a vacuum and a truck, reducing the need for costly and additional equipment.

Need to locate buried utilities? Choose Groundvac

Since 2009, Groundvac has been serving Mackay and the surrounding area with outstanding hydro excavation services to successfully locate buried utilities and obstacles. Our method combines high-pressure water and a specialised vacuum to shift soil, expose services, and reduce expensive damage and the risk of serious injury. 

We've proudly worked with civil and mining clients to successfully locate underground utilities, keep costs down, and maintain the safety of workers and sites. Our clients' needs are our priority, and we're always ready to adjust our work around your requirements and preferences. We operate a fleet of high-quality, well-maintained hydro excavation trucks, all operated by our friendly, trained staff. Contact us today at 0427 691 716 to learn more about our services.