Edmonton Hydrovac Company & Services 30+ Years of Hydrovac Experience
Countless situations require careful excavation around existing infrastructures. When it comes to exposing underground utility lines or pipes without damage (otherwise known as daylighting), count on Strathcona Excavating to meet all of your cleaning, maintenance, and repair needs with precision and efficiency. Based in Sherwood Park, AB, Canada, we are your one-stop-shop for all hydrovac excavating and water services. Our fleet of hydrovac trucks consist of tandem and triple axle trucks, perfectly designed to navigate through hard to reach areas with precision like no other. We even provide horizontal directional drilling work to residents in Edmonton and its surrounding communities.
Our hydrovac excavation crews pride ourselves on providing fast solutions as well as offering emergency 24-hour service! Call us today to receive an estimate on the hydrovac solutions we can provide for your job site.
Our Hydrovac Technology and Process
Hydrovac excavation is a non-destructive method that uses high-pressure water and a powerful vacuum to remove earth. The high-pressure water loosens and softens the ground while the vacuum simultaneously draws the material — called slurry — into a sealed debris tank on the truck. The slurry is then safely transported and disposed of at an approved facility, keeping your site clean and compliant with Alberta environmental requirements.
Compared to traditional mechanical excavation, our hydrovac vacuum trucks are faster, more precise, and significantly safer around existing underground water and sewer infrastructure — making it the preferred choice for utility work in urban and residential areas throughout Edmonton.
Our Edmonton Hydrovac Truck Services
Daylighting and pipeline potholing safely expose buried water and sewer utilities and other underground utilities by excavating to the surface. Hydrovac daylighting gives utility crews a clear view of existing infrastructure, preventing costly damage and disruptions during repair or replacement work. Once underground water and sewer pipelines have been located by a utility locator, our hydrovac crews safely pothole and expose the lines without causing damage.
Slot trenching creates a narrow, defined channel for the installation, repair, or replacement of underground water and sewer pipes and conduits. Hydrovac slot trenching is precise and causes minimal disruption to surrounding surfaces and structures.
After excavation, our hydrovac trucks simultaneously remove excess water from the excavation site through dewatering. Safe and effective, this process helps avoid the risk of erosion while improving working efficiency.
We perform safe and precise pile and pole excavation by using hot pressurized water, allowing complete accuracy to the desired specifications. Our team coordinates to carefully remove structural elements without causing damage to the surrounding utilities or environment.
Shoring box installation provides temporary structural support to prevent soil collapse in deep trenches. We install shoring boxes (trench boxes/trench shields) to protect workers and stabilize surrounding soil during deep water and sewer utility work.
Used to prevent collapses or cave-ins, excavation sloping creates sloped inclines to even out weight distribution. Helpful for various applications, it assists with worker safety, pipeline repairs, or construction projects.
Steaming or pressure washing uses high-pressure water jets to clean surfaces or remove stubborn debris, coatings, or buildup from various surfaces. Steaming or pressure washing helps maintain cleanliness, safety, and efficiency during excavation projects by removing contaminants and providing a clear and well-prepared working environment.
Line flushing uses high-pressure water jets to clear away difficult debris or sediments thoughout pipes. By implementing this process as part of a regular maintenance schedule, utility managers can restore optimal flow capacity and significantly reduce premature wear on underground infrastructure.
Daylighting and pipeline potholing safely expose buried water and sewer utilities and other underground utilities by excavating to the surface. Hydrovac daylighting gives utility crews a clear view of existing infrastructure, preventing costly damage and disruptions during repair or replacement work. Once underground water and sewer pipelines have been located by a utility locator, our hydrovac crews safely pothole and expose the lines without causing damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on how often your company needs to use the hydrovac truck and the total scope of your project, the prices for our Edmonton hydrovac services can vary a great deal. Reach out to us at (780) 416 9000 to get started on a quote.
Strathcona Excavating’s hydrovac trucks can perform excavations up to 20 metres deep and reach locations up to 150 metres from the truck using remote hose — giving our crews access to confined or distant dig sites.
Yes. Our hydrovac trucks are equipped with boilers, heaters, and insulating systems for effective year-round operation. We can safely excavate through snow and frozen ground, so your water and sewer utility project stays on schedule regardless of Alberta’s seasons.
Yes. In the event of a water main break or sewer emergency, call our 24/7 dispatch at 780.239.9001. Our hydrovac crews and trucks are available around the clock and ready to respond fast across Edmonton and surrounding Alberta communities.
For details on debris tank capacity, vacuum pump power, water tank size, and more, give us a call at 780.416.9000. We’ll identify the right equipment for your project.
Yes. Strathcona Excavating’s hydrovac services are specifically focused on water and sewer utility installation, repair, and replacement — including emergency response for sudden water main breaks. Our hydrovac truck fleet provides several key benefits:
- Easy access to tight spaces inaccessible to heavy equipment
- Controlled excavation for smooth underground power line repair and replacement
- Reduced reconstruction costs and site disruption
- Proper debris management, removal and cleaning/li>
The crews employed by Strathcona Excavating come highly trained and experienced in operating our hydrovac trucks and providing communities with expert line repair/replacement work. We take pride in the fact that our teams have and are continuing to meet our zero-injury goal and high safety standards.
To learn more about what kind of certifications we hold, check out our Health & Safety page!
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