Superior Safety Profile

Slot Trenching and Linear Excavation

Creating clean, accurate trenches:

• Utility installation pathways in congested areas
• Narrow precision trenches with minimal surface impact
• Service line installation preparation
• Clean trench walls for proper utility bedding
• Landscaping and irrigation trenching with minimal damage
• Conduit and cable pathways for underground installation
• Drainage system trenching with precise grade control

Pole and Post Hole Excavation

Precise vertical excavations:

• Utility pole installation preparation
• Sign post foundation holes in various materials
• Fence post excavation in difficult terrain
• Clean cylindrical holes for concrete pouring
• Light standard base preparation
• Bollard installation holes in paved areas
• Guy wire anchor excavation in tight spaces

Sensitive Area Excavation

Safe digging in challenging locations:

• Excavation near existing utilities without damage risk
• Work around tree roots and landscaping
• Digging near foundations and structures
• Access beneath hardscaped areas with minimal disruption
• Excavation near critical infrastructure
• Exposure of buried components for maintenance
• Work in environmentally sensitive areas

Specialized Excavation Applications

Unique solutions for challenging projects:

• Interior excavation within buildings
• Confined space digging with remote capabilities
• Remote location excavation via extended hose reach
• Underground tank access for inspection or repair
• Precise material removal in contaminated areas
• Surgical excavation for detailed repair work
• Foundation inspection access for existing structures

Utility Providers and Contractors

Enhancing safety for utility operations:

• Electric utilities exposing existing infrastructure
• Telecommunications companies installing new lines
• Gas utility contractors working in high-risk environments
• Water and sewer departments performing maintenance
• Fiber optic installers creating pathways
• Pipeline companies accessing buried assets
• Utility locating services verifying positions

Municipal and Government

Supporting public infrastructure work:

• Public works departments maintaining utilities
• Highway departments accessing roadside infrastructure
• Municipal utility districts performing repairs
• Parks departments installing services
• Public building maintenance addressing infrastructure
• School districts upgrading campus utilities
• Emergency service operations requiring rapid access

Commercial and Industrial

Meeting specialized business needs:

• Manufacturing facilities with complex underground systems
• Shopping centers requiring service line access
• Healthcare facilities maintaining critical utilities
• Industrial sites with hazardous or sensitive infrastructure
• Institutional campuses with extensive utility networks
• Property management companies performing maintenance
• Resorts and hotels installing or repairing amenities

Infrastructure Installation

Safe excavation for new utilities:

• New utility line pathways in developed areas
• Service connection excavation to buildings
• Clean trench creation for proper bedding
• Minimal restoration requirement trenching
• Joint and connection access for utilities
• Precise depth control for grade-sensitive installations
• Careful excavation around existing infrastructure

Repair and Maintenance Access

Safely exposing buried systems:

• Emergency repair access to damaged utilities
• Valve and control access for maintenance
• Precise component exposure with minimal disruption
• System leak investigation and repair
• Buried junction access for electrical systems
• Clean working area for repair operations
• Multiple utility navigation during access

Construction Support

Essential services for building projects:

• Foundation inspection access on existing structures
• Footing and pier hole creation
• Drainage installation around foundations
• Landscape feature installation without damage
• Hardscape preparation for amenities
• Underground storage access for inspection
• Utility upgrade preparation for existing buildings

Expert, Safety-Focused Team

Our hydro excavation professionals bring specialized expertise:

• Dedicated training in Vactor operation techniques
• Utility identification experience for proper verification
• Safety certification for hazardous work environments
• Confined space entry certification when required
• Knowledge of underground infrastructure types and risks
• Precision operation skills for detailed excavation
• Problem-solving ability for challenging situations

Comprehensive Service Capabilities

We provide complete solutions beyond basic excavation:

• Utility documentation during exposure
• Photo and video recording of findings
• GPS location services for accurate mapping
• Material management for excavated soil
• Site restoration options following completion
• Integration with other services for turnkey solutions
• Emergency response capability for urgent situations

Local Western NC Expertise

Our regional knowledge provides significant advantages:

• Familiarity with Western North Carolina soil conditions
• Understanding of local utility systems and standards
• Knowledge of mountain terrain challenges
• Awareness of frost depth and seasonal conditions
• Relationships with local utility providers
• Experience with municipal permitting requirements
• Rapid response throughout our service area

Precision and Quality

Superior results through advanced technology:

• Creates clean, well-defined excavations
• Maintains exact dimensions for specifications
• Provides vertical walls when required
• Achieves precise depth control
• Minimizes over-excavation waste
• Allows work in tight spaces between existing utilities
• Creates ideal conditions for subsequent installation work

Environmental Responsibility

Minimizing impact through better practices:

• Contains all excavated material for proper handling
• Reduces ground disturbance area
• Minimizes damage to tree roots and vegetation
• Allows for selective soil removal when needed
• Creates less dust and airborne particles
• Reduces fuel consumption compared to multiple equipment
• Enables work in environmentally sensitive areas

Project Efficiency

Improving timelines and reducing costs:

• Often 4x faster than manual excavation in utility areas
• Reduces restoration requirements after completion
• Eliminates costs of utility damage repairs
• Prevents project delays from utility strikes
• Reduces crew size requirements
• Allows work to continue in frozen ground conditions
• Enables concurrent operations in tight schedules

Precision Requirements

Consider hydro excavation when accuracy is critical:

• Exposing utilities for precise mapping and measurement
• Creating excavations with specific dimensions
• Working in tight spaces with minimal clearance
• Preparing holes for engineered backfill
• Excavating to specific depths for grade-sensitive applications
• Creating vertical walls and clean corners
• Performing work requiring minimal site disruption

Challenging Conditions

Vactor technology excels in difficult situations:

• Frozen ground during winter months
• Rocky or heavily compacted soil
• Excavating through road base or under pavement
• Working where mechanical excavation access is limited
• Sites requiring reduced noise and vibration
• Areas where excavated material must be fully contained
• Locations where dust and disturbance must be minimized

What size excavations can be created with Vactor hydro excavation?

Our Vactor 2100+ equipment is versatile in excavation dimensions. We commonly create small potholes (1-2 feet diameter) for utility verification, trenches ranging from 6 inches to 4 feet wide for various applications, and larger excavations up to 20x20 feet for access or foundation work. Depth capabilities typically extend to 20-30 feet depending on soil conditions.

How is the excavated material handled?

The water/soil slurry is collected in the Vactor truck's debris tank. Depending on project requirements, this material can be: transported offsite for proper disposal, allowed to settle for water separation and potential reuse as backfill, processed onsite in certain situations, or managed according to specific requirements for contaminated soils when necessary.

Can Vactor hydro excavation work in freezing temperatures?

Yes, our Vactor 2100+ units 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 hydro excavation technology.

How quickly can you respond to project requests?

For planned projects, we recommend scheduling 3-5 business days in advance to ensure availability, though we can sometimes accommodate shorter notice depending on our schedule. For emergency utility exposure or repair situations, we prioritize response and can typically mobilize within 24 hours throughout our service area, often same-day for critical situations in the Asheville metro area.