Safe, non-destructive excavation using high-pressure water and vacuum technology throughout Western North Carolina
The Safest, Most Efficient Excavation Method
Traditional excavation methods carry significant risks of damaging underground utilities, structures, and landscape features. Hydrovac technology revolutionizes the excavation process by combining high-pressure water to break up soil with powerful vacuum systems to immediately remove the slurry—creating precise excavations with minimal risk.
Viking Environmental and Septic Services provides professional hydrovac services throughout Western North Carolina. Our experienced team utilizes state-of-the-art hydrovac technology to safely excavate around utilities, perform potholing, create precise trenches, and accomplish a wide range of specialized excavation tasks that would be risky or impossible with conventional methods.
Our advanced hydrovac system operates through a carefully controlled process:
Soil Breaking: Pressurized water (either heated or cold depending on conditions) is directed through a specialized wand to break up soil and other materials
Simultaneous Vacuum: As the soil is liquefied, our powerful vacuum system immediately removes the resulting slurry from the excavation area
Debris Containment: The vacuumed material is stored in an onboard tank for later disposal or backfilling
Precise Control: Operators maintain careful control over water pressure, vacuum strength, and wand positioning for optimal results
Clean Excavation: The process creates clearly defined excavation areas with minimal surrounding disturbance
Our hydrovac systems can effectively excavate to depths of 20-30 feet depending on soil conditions, though most utility and construction applications typically require excavations of 3-15 feet. For deeper excavations, we employ specialized techniques and equipment adaptations to maintain efficiency and safety.
Can hydrovac excavation be performed in frozen ground?
Yes, our hydrovac trucks are equipped with water heating systems that allow us to effectively excavate in frozen ground conditions common during Western North Carolina winters. The heated water cuts through frozen soil efficiently while maintaining all the safety advantages of hydrovac technology.
The excavated slurry is collected in the hydrovac truck's debris tank. Depending on the project requirements, this material can be: transported offsite for proper disposal, used for backfill after allowing water to separate, processed onsite to separate water from solids, or handled according to specific requirements for contaminated soils when necessary.
Is hydrovac excavation more expensive than conventional methods?
While the hourly rate for hydrovac services may be higher than conventional excavation equipment, the total project cost is often comparable or lower when considering: significantly reduced risk of utility damage, faster excavation in utility-dense areas, minimal restoration costs, reduced need for hand digging, and eliminated costs of utility strike repairs and associated downtime.
How quickly can you respond to emergency excavation needs?
We prioritize emergency situations and can typically respond within 24 hours throughout our Western North Carolina service area, often same-day for critical situations in the Asheville metro area. For planned projects, we recommend scheduling 3-5 days in advance to ensure availability, though we can sometimes accommodate shorter notice depending on our schedule.
Schedule Your Hydrovac Service Today
Whether you need utility potholing, precise trenching, or specialized excavation, Viking Environmental and Septic Services provides professional hydrovac solutions throughout Western North Carolina.
Call (828) 782-0003 or contact us online today to discuss your project needs or to schedule hydrovac service.
Viking Environmental and Septic Services: Exceptional excavation services done right the first time. Proudly serving Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Transylvania, Polk, and Yancey Counties with professional hydrovac services.
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