Hydro Excavation Services on Vancouver Island
A Safer Way to Dig Around Utilities
We use hydro excavation to expose underground lines and handle precision digging with less risk, less mess, and better control. From utility locating to emergency repairs, we help crews across Vancouver Island dig safely and efficiently.
- Non-destructive digging
- Fast response across Vancouver Island
- Ideal for utility and sensitive excavation work
Hydro excavation is a safer, more precise way to dig around underground utilities and other sensitive infrastructure.
Since 2008, we have helped clients across Vancouver Island with hydro excavation work that requires accuracy, control, and minimal disruption.
With our team of experienced operators, specialized trucks, and 24/7 availability for urgent work, we help crews dig safely and keep projects moving.
Hydro Excavation Services We Offer
At the core of our services is hydro excavation, a non-destructive method that is safe and efficient. By employing high-pressure water combined with a powerful vacuum system, we are able to precisely remove soil and debris. This method is particularly advantageous when working around delicate underground infrastructures such as water, storm, sewer, electrical and gas utilities.
SIGN INSTALLATION
We create a hole for a sonotube to the required depth without the worry of striking existing underground utilities.
POLE EXCAVATION
If you are adding a street sign, streetlight or power pole, our trucks help you dig with minimal mess or risk to existing utilities.
UTILITY LOCATING
Safely expose existing utilities including Gas, Water, Storm, Sewer, Electrical or Fibre lines.
UTILITY REPAIR
Time is of the essence when a pipe has burst, our team can create a safe work environment to allow a repair crew to complete their work.
LINE FLUSHING
Our high-pressure rodders allow for cleaning out storm or sanitary sewer lines to clear blockages and prevent costly back-ups.
CATCH BASINS
We provide full-service cleaning of street and parking lot catch basins.
Hydrovac vs Traditional Digging
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Hydrovac Excavation |
Traditional Digging |
| Uses pressurized water and a vacuum system to expose what is below ground more carefully. | Uses mechanical equipment to break and remove soil more aggressively. |
| Better suited for digging around underground utilities and other sensitive infrastructure. | Better suited for broader open excavation where precision is less critical. |
| Offers more control when accuracy matters. | Can create more risk around buried lines if the digging area is not carefully managed. |
| Helps reduce unnecessary damage and surface disruption in tighter or more sensitive areas. | Often more disruptive when working in areas with buried infrastructure or limited room to work. |
| Commonly used for utility locating, repair access, pole holes, sign installation, and urgent work. | More commonly used for larger-scale excavation where speed and volume matter more than precision. |
| A strong option when safety, control, and careful exposure are the priority. | A practical option when the excavation area is open and there is less concern about buried utilities. |
Areas We Serve
Providing expert excavation and construction services across central Vancouver Island with reliability & precision.
Comox Valley
Courtenay, Comox, and Cumberland
Campbell River
City-wide & Regional Projects
Hornby Island
Tribune Bay & Helliwell Bluffs
Parksville & Qualicum
Oceanside Communities
Powell River
Mobilization for civil, commercial, and site work
Black Creek
Local support for site prep, clearing, and utilities
Tofino
Coastal project support and construction site services
Central Island Specialists
Serving residential and commercial clients from Parksville to Port Hardy.