Misconceptions About Hydro Excavation

At SD Lining Solutions, one of our specializations is an approach to excavation in Sioux City, IA that gets the job done with less mess and results that will leave you impressed. We’re talking about hydro or water-based excavation. Unfortunately, there are some lingering misconceptions about this process, which we clear up for you below.

It’s Messy

Some people avoid hydro excavating services due to concerns regarding the potential for the dirt and soil splashing everywhere as powerful bursts of water are applied to the ground being worked on. However, the soil and the accompanying water slurry is conveniently vacuumed into a nearby debris tank, so it’s a clean and efficient process from start to finish.

Nearby Utility Lines Could Be Damaged

Hydro excavating removes soil in a fairly gentle manner. Because of the precision of the process when professionally performed by our experienced team, this type of excavation can be done in a way that allows for seamless soil excavation around utility lines. In fact, any underground objects near the area that’s being excavated can be carefully avoided and protected.

As your trusted excavation contractor, we take it one step further and ensure that this concern is addressed by routinely seeing to it that all utility lines have been mapped out and located so we know where to dig and which specific areas to avoid prior to the hydro excavation itself.

It Doesn’t Work on ‘Difficult’ or ‘Hard’ Soil

Both hot and cold water can be used during hydro excavation, which is good for soil that may be still frozen or not yet fully soft. Moreover, the water is delivered with enough pressure to remove even more compacted soil and dirt very similar to what can be done with traditional excavation methods. What’s more, this approach to excavation is less time-consuming and can often be done in more confined spaces since big, heavy equipment isn’t used.

Hydro excavation services are also considered cost-effective since the work is done with less labor and machinery.

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When you choose to work with SD Lining Solutions, you can rest assured that the job will be done promptly and efficiently. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you or to schedule an appointment.