Services
Utility Locating
Vacuum excavation is the latest technology using kinetic energy in a high velocity air stream to penetrate, expand, and break up soil. When compared to water or shovel, air accomplishes difficult excavating tasks with speed and efficiency, increasing production and reducing cost. These benefits, in combination with added safety for both the operator and utilities, make air vacuum the choice for The Underground Detective's excavation needs.
“We saved a ton in being able to locate and verify depths by using The Underground Detective’s vacuum excavation truck. Their crews were certified in all commercial training, professional, and represented the company well. We are making a habit of using them to verify depths of utilities that aren’t able to be done by their other equipment.” Testech – Dave Barnhardt
Typical Applications
- Underground Utility Verification
- Remote (Inside Buildings) Excavation
- Valve Box and Catch Basin Cleaning
- Utility Line Service Terminations
- Clearing Environmental Boring Holes
- Precise Vertical, Horizontal, Size and Type of Utility for Pre-Job Surveying
Features
- 220 PSI/300 CFM air compressor combined with the Air-Tec™ nozzle makes this unit able to penetrate the hardest soils in record time
- 100 PSI air jackhammer and air tamper for immediate backfilling
- 3000 PSI water backup (Air used 95% of the time) Dig a 12” x 12” x 5’ hole in approximately 10 minutes
Benefits of Air vs Water Excavation
- Digs faster in most soils
- Spoils remain dry eliminating mud disposal problems
- Air won’t damage utilities or road base
- Faster Cleanup and Environmentally Safe
