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Vacuum excavation reduces the risk of damaging underground infrastructure and is safer than traditional excavation

methods. Black Hydrovac is your go-to resource for your vacuum excavation needs. We offer air and hydro excavation,

daylighting, potholing, debris removal, trenching and storm water management services. We can help you dig safer.

VACUUM EXCAVATION

Vacuum excavation uses high-pressure air or water to loosen soil and a vacuum to remove it. I is a it a safer and more precise alternative to traditional methods. This nondestructive approach is best for digging around underground infrastructure and utilities. Vacuum excavation minimizes environmental impact and the risk of damaging vital utility lines.

Hydro excavation and air excavation are two methods of vacuum excavation.

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DAYLIGHTING - TEST PITTING
DAYLIGHTING - TEST PITTING

Daylighting for utility location is the most common use of vacuum excavation; small test pits are dug to verify the depth and location of existing underground utilities. Daylighting to locate utilities reduces the risk of damage or injury caused by striking an underground utility while excavating or hand digging. Dirt that is displaced during daylighting can be used as backfill or removed. Either type of vacuum excavation (hydro or air) can be used for daylighting.

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POTHOLING
POTHOLING

Potholing using vacuum excavation is a nondestructive method of digging holes for many purposes. There is minimal amount of disturbance to the environment and very low risk of damaging existing structures in the ground.

Potholing with vacuum excavation reduces the risk of utility damage caused by striking an underground utility while digging.

Potholing can be utilized for:

Utility location / daylighting

Utility pole installation

Fence post installation

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Piling holes

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DEBRIS REMOVAL
DEBRIS REMOVAL

Debris removal is safer and more efficient with our powerful vacuum trucks, and can be accomplished by utilizing either type of vacuum excavation (hydro or air). Vacuum excavation offers a cleaner and faster way to remove debris over the traditional methods utilizing a shovel and manual labor.

Common debris removal jobs include:

Manhole cleanouts

Removing filter media

Debris tanks

Cooling tower cleanouts

Stormwater damage cleanup

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SLOT TRENCHING
SLOT TRENCHING

Vacuum excavation allows operators to cut very precise slot trenches that are narrow and deep. This method of trenching offers minimal disruption to environment, allows for work in tighter spaces, and reduces backfilling issues. Trenching with vacuum excavation is the safest digging method when underground infrastructure is present.

Slot trenching can be utilized for:

Underground utility line installation and/or repair

Smaller pipe installation

Work around existing utilities

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STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

Storm sewers and pipes often get filled with sediment and need to be cleared out. Jetting is a process that utilizes a pressurized water hose with a jetting nozzle to push high-pressure water through the pipe and loosen and displace sediment.

Jetting and vacuum excavation can be utilized individually or simultaneously for managing storm water needs within:

Storm drains

Catch basins

Culverts

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DAYLIGHTING - TEST PITTING
DAYLIGHTING - TEST PITTING

Daylighting for utility location is the most common use of vacuum excavation; small test pits are dug to verify the depth and location of existing underground utilities. Daylighting to locate utilities reduces the risk of damage or injury caused by striking an underground utility while excavating or hand digging. Dirt that is displaced during daylighting can be used as backfill or removed. Either type of vacuum excavation (hydro or air) can be used for daylighting.

Read More →
POTHOLING
POTHOLING

Potholing using vacuum excavation is a nondestructive method of digging holes for many purposes. There is minimal amount of disturbance to the environment and very low risk of damaging existing structures in the ground.

Potholing with vacuum excavation reduces the risk of utility damage caused by striking an underground utility while digging.

Potholing can be utilized for:

Utility location / daylighting

Utility pole installation

Fence post installation

Footers

Piling holes

Read More →
DEBRIS REMOVAL
DEBRIS REMOVAL

Debris removal is safer and more efficient with our powerful vacuum trucks, and can be accomplished by utilizing either type of vacuum excavation (hydro or air). Vacuum excavation offers a cleaner and faster way to remove debris over the traditional methods utilizing a shovel and manual labor.

Common debris removal jobs include:

Manhole cleanouts

Removing filter media

Debris tanks

Cooling tower cleanouts

Stormwater damage cleanup

Read More →
SLOT TRENCHING
SLOT TRENCHING

Vacuum excavation allows operators to cut very precise slot trenches that are narrow and deep. This method of trenching offers minimal disruption to environment, allows for work in tighter spaces, and reduces backfilling issues. Trenching with vacuum excavation is the safest digging method when underground infrastructure is present.

Slot trenching can be utilized for:

Underground utility line installation and/or repair

Smaller pipe installation

Work around existing utilities

Read More →
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

Storm sewers and pipes often get filled with sediment and need to be cleared out. Jetting is a process that utilizes a pressurized water hose with a jetting nozzle to push high-pressure water through the pipe and loosen and displace sediment.

Jetting and vacuum excavation can be utilized individually or simultaneously for managing storm water needs within:

Storm drains

Catch basins

Culverts

Read More →
Blog 2
DAYLIGHTING - TEST PITTING
DAYLIGHTING - TEST PITTING

Daylighting for utility location is the most common use of vacuum excavation; small test pits are dug to verify the depth and location of existing underground utilities. Daylighting to locate utilities reduces the risk of damage or injury caused by striking an underground utility while excavating or hand digging. Dirt that is displaced during daylighting can be used as backfill or removed. Either type of vacuum excavation (hydro or air) can be used for daylighting.

Read More →
POTHOLING
POTHOLING

Potholing using vacuum excavation is a nondestructive method of digging holes for many purposes. There is minimal amount of disturbance to the environment and very low risk of damaging existing structures in the ground.

Potholing with vacuum excavation reduces the risk of utility damage caused by striking an underground utility while digging.

Potholing can be utilized for:

Utility location / daylighting

Utility pole installation

Fence post installation

Footers

Piling holes

Read More →
DEBRIS REMOVAL
DEBRIS REMOVAL

Debris removal is safer and more efficient with our powerful vacuum trucks, and can be accomplished by utilizing either type of vacuum excavation (hydro or air). Vacuum excavation offers a cleaner and faster way to remove debris over the traditional methods utilizing a shovel and manual labor.

Common debris removal jobs include:

Manhole cleanouts

Removing filter media

Debris tanks

Cooling tower cleanouts

Stormwater damage cleanup

Read More →
SLOT TRENCHING
SLOT TRENCHING

Vacuum excavation allows operators to cut very precise slot trenches that are narrow and deep. This method of trenching offers minimal disruption to environment, allows for work in tighter spaces, and reduces backfilling issues. Trenching with vacuum excavation is the safest digging method when underground infrastructure is present.

Slot trenching can be utilized for:

Underground utility line installation and/or repair

Smaller pipe installation

Work around existing utilities

Read More →
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

Storm sewers and pipes often get filled with sediment and need to be cleared out. Jetting is a process that utilizes a pressurized water hose with a jetting nozzle to push high-pressure water through the pipe and loosen and displace sediment.

Jetting and vacuum excavation can be utilized individually or simultaneously for managing storm water needs within:

Storm drains

Catch basins

Culverts

Read More →

VACUUM EXCAVATION

What is vacuum excavation? It's a safer, more precise method of digging using high pressure air or water and vacuum suction to break up dirt and remove the soil.

Vacuum excavation is the preferred digging method near underground utility lines. Safer digging avoids potential catastrophic damage.

Contact us to see how we can assist you with all of your vacuum excavation needs.

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