Hydrovac Service

Hydrovac Services for Precise Excavation of Sensitive or Complex Projects 

Hydrovac excavation services, also called hydro vacuum excavation or hydro excavation, is the leading soft dig and non-destructive excavation technology. J L Martin Septic hydro-vac trucks use high-pressure water to move soil while simultaneously vacuuming it into a storage container on the truck. It can then easily be moved offsite or to another location by our team at J L Martin Septic

The Safest and Fastest Way to Dig!

Hydrovac excavation technology is far more accurate than manual or mechanical excavation methods and is less destruction. Shoffner Septic trucks do not leverage any mechanical means to excavate debris, reducing the possibility of damage to fragile underground infrastructure. Read on to learn more.


Hydrovac Excavation uses safe, reliable, and efficient vacuum excavation. J L Martin Septic Hydrovac Excavation uses pressurized water to non-destructively dig through the ground, while simultaneously vacuuming out displaced dirt and debris. The soil is then stored in the debris tank, which is attached to the hydro excavation truck. Popularized for its efficiency in colder areas of the country Hydrovac Excavation is known for its ability to cut through frozen ground with heated water. However, there are several additional benefits and applications to using Hydrovac excavation, which have led companies and contractors to rely on this method of digging to yield the safest and fastest completed jobs. Call J L Martin Today.

Hydrovac Can Be The Most Cost-Effective Way to Dig

Completing a job by using hydro excavation will save time, in turn saving you money. The dual process, digging and vacuuming, is what makes hydro excavation so efficient. Without vacuum excavation the time to dig would then be followed by time to move debris into a dump tank to discard of the remains. Sometimes, the debris tanks are too small and require frequent trips to dump the sediment. Hydro excavation is around ten times faster than traditional digging methods, requiring less time on the job and a quicker return to daily activities. We can improve your efficiency and money spent on any project with this technology.

Hydrovac Can Be The Safest Method of Digging

Without Hydrovac technology, the process of excavation consists of dry digging using tools, equipment, or even explosives. This process for excavation can leave a large margin for error, including but not limited to: cave ins, falls and falling loads, hazardous atmospheres, or even cause damage to utility lines. Conversely, Hydrovac excavation is by far the safest method of digging. With an extension coming directly from the Hydrovac truck to emit water, and precise digging techniques, the possibility for unsafe circumstances are tremendously minimized. Distance from the worksite is a safety feature because it limits the hazardous risks involving workers on the job. Additionally, distance from the site might be necessary if the worksite itself is congested and difficult to access. Utility strikes are a common concern when digging, but with J L Martin Septic hydro excavation- this concern is lowered. Contractors have the ability to raise and lower the intensity of the water pressure at any time during the digging process to avoid damaging a wire. This would not be the case in an instance where shovels or back hoes were being used to dig.

Environmentally Conscious Digging With Hydrovac

Hydro excavation is considered environmentally friendly due to the lack of damage to the surrounding area. Additionally, the excavation process by means of water (or in certain cases air) is performed consciously, emitting only enough water to reach the desired depth. Water itself is a non-hazardous byproduct of the process.


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