About us

Welcome to Hydrovac Calgary! We are a premier hydrovac excavation company that has been proudly serving the city of Calgary and surrounding areas for over a decade. Our team of highly skilled professionals is committed to providing our customers with top-quality hydrovac services that are safe, efficient, and cost-effective. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed overview of hydro-vac excavation and all its uses in various industries.

Hydrovac excavation is a non-destructive digging method that uses high-pressure water and an industrial-strength vacuum to safely excavate soil and debris. This technique is also known as daylighting, hydro-excavation, and vacuum excavation. Hydrovac excavation has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its safety and environmental benefits.

One of the primary advantages of hydrovac excavation is that it eliminates the need for heavy machineries, such as backhoes and excavators, which can cause damage to underground utilities and pipelines. With hydro vac excavation, the high-pressure water stream cuts through soil and debris, while the vacuum system removes the material from the excavation site, leaving a precise and clean excavation.

Hydrovac excavation has a wide range of applications in various industries, including construction, oil and gas, telecommunications, and utilities. In the construction industry, hydrovac excavation is commonly used for trenching, potholing, and locating underground utilities. This method allows construction workers to safely excavate the area without the risk of damaging underground pipes, cables, and wires.

In the oil and gas industry, hydrovac excavation is used for pipeline and facility maintenance, as well as for pipeline installation and repair. Hydrovac excavation is an ideal method for excavation in sensitive areas, such as wetlands and environmentally protected zones, where traditional excavation methods are not feasible.

In the telecommunications industry, hydrovac excavation is used for installing and repairing fiber optic cables, as well as for locating existing underground cables. Hydrovac excavation is an efficient and cost-effective method for trenching and potholing in urban areas, where underground utilities are often densely packed.

In the utilities industry, hydrovac excavation is used for locating and repairing underground pipes, such as water and sewer lines. Hydrovac excavation allows utility workers to excavate the area without the risk of damaging the pipes, which can be costly and time-consuming to repair.

At Hydrovac Calgary, we take pride in providing our customers with safe, efficient, and cost-effective hydrovac excavation services. Our team of professionals is trained to handle any type of hydrovac excavation project, from simple potholing to complex pipeline installation and repair. We use state-of-the-art equipment and technology to ensure that our services are of the highest quality.

Our service area includes Calgary and surrounding areas, such as Banff, Okotoks, Canmore, and more. We are committed to providing our customers with excellent customer service and are available 24/7 to handle any emergency hydrovac excavation needs.

In conclusion, hydrovac excavation is a safe, efficient, and cost-effective method for excavating soil and debris. It has a wide range of applications in various industries, including construction, oil and gas, telecommunications, and utilities. At Hydrovac Calgary, we are committed to providing our customers with top-quality hydrovac excavation services that are safe, efficient, and cost-effective. Thank you for considering Hydrovac Calgary for your next hydrovac excavation project.