Hydro / Vacuum Excavation – or Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) is a clean, precise and non-invasive excavator technology that provide an alternative safe digging method to mechanical and manual excavation techniques.

Our experienced operators use high-pressure water to loosen the ground and utilises a vacuum at the same time to remove the spoil/dirt into a tank for later removal from the site.

This modern excavation technique provides a range of safety and operational benefits such as:

• Quickly and efficiently locate and expose existing buried pipe, cable and other utility lines without a safety risk and the risk of damage to these services or tree roots, eliminating the costs and delays of damages.
• The excavation can be completed with precision thereby minimising the size of the excavation and the volume of material removed. This in turn reduces the environmental impact and reinstatement costs.
• Keyhole excavation utilising the excavator’s telescopic reach and flexibility enables effective excavation in many areas where mechanical excavation is difficult and cost prohibitive.
• Health and safety risks associated with labour intensive manual excavation is negated.
• Suction excavation is the ideal solution for sucking material over long distances, vertically, horizontally and in sensitive and difficult to reach areas.

Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) techniques have varied applications over a wide range of industries and sectors including, amongst others:

Utilities: Gas, Electrical & Water

• Network pipe replacement and upgrades
• Leakages and emergency repair works
• Safely and efficiently exposing underground services within power stations and substations, without the need for isolation
• Safe and efficient removal of contaminated materials in substations
• Water meter replacement/installation
• Cleaning of holding tanks and the removal of sludge and silt
• Material removal from filter beds
• Utility pit clearing

Transport: Rail & Road

• Sleeper replacement and upgrades
• Tunnel clearing
• Clearing of drainage systems
• Pavement cleaning and chewing gum removal
• Concrete and footpath cleaning
• Road cleaning of harsh environments, where traditional road sweepers are ineffective
• Traffic signal installation

Construction: Commercial & Domestic

• Ideal solution for excavation or site preparation in sensitive/restricted areas and allows businesses to continue production whilst excavation work is carried out
• Work areas can be cleaned quickly and effectively without the fumes and dust generated by mechanical excavators
• Foundations and footings can be excavated much quicker compared with manual excavation, while keeping the site clear from debris
• Sign installation and landscaping

Cleaning: Pits, Drains, Tanks, Gutters & Buildings

• Expert vacuum cleaning of roof gutters and downpipes – fast and efficient with no waste left on site
• Cut through blockages and keep drains flowing
• Effectively remove debris, blockages and build up that restrict flow within conduits, drains and pipes
• Specialised cleaning of pollutant traps, sewer pits, stormwater drains, wet wells, pump stations, etc.
• Building and factory cleaning including equipment cleaning, graffiti removal and spill removal

Tree Roots

• Tree roots can be exposed safely and without damage to the tree or surrounding structures or utilities
• Well suited for trees covered under a preservation order or valuable trees

Refineries & Chemical Plants

• Non-Destructive Excavation is the safest method of excavating in these super-sensitive environments

Environmental Disasters

• Fast clear up after environmental and natural disasters with minimal impact to the environment