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HYDRO-EXCAVATION And Air Excavation Services

Do You Need a Hole Dug…

  • . . .to locate or expose an existing utility?
  • Montana Drains utilizes both hydro and air excavation to expose and locate underground utilities like pipes, cables, and other infrastructure, without damaging them.
  • …to create a narrow trench?
  • Hydro and air excavation are both used to dig narrow trenches for installing pipelines, cables, and other utilities.
  • …to install posts, or pilings?
  • Hydrovacs and airvacs can dig holes of various diameters and depths for installing pilings.
  • …to remove contaminants?
  • Air excavation is commonly used to safely remove contaminated soil and debris.
  • …to expose roots?
  • Both Hydro excavation and air excavation are choice tools among arborists for things like root crown excavation, loosening compacted soil and transplanting trees.
  • …to inspect your Sewer or make Repairs?
  • Montana Drains’ vacuum and excavation trucks are equipped to provide sludge cleanup services for sewer and septic system failures, as well as drain field cleaning, rehabilitation and repair.
  • …for Emergency Utility Work?
  • Hydrovacs are used for emergency utility work, such as repairing damaged lines or locating leaks.
  • …for Debris Removal?
  • Hydro excavation can be used to remove debris from various locations, including construction sites, industrial areas, and after natural disasters.
  • …but the ground is frozen?
  • Hydro excavation is great when the ground is frozen. With heated water, hydro excavators can easily cut through frozen ground.


Call now to see whether Hydro excavation is right for your project!

Montana Drains Can Dig With Either Water Or Air!

Both Hydro and Air Excavation, are proven technologies often referred to as ‘soft dig.” These technologies utilize water or air instead of metal tools like shovels or digging buckets to break up the soil and rock. As the soil and rock are broken down, the loosened materials are removed using the truck’s onboard vacuum tank. When employed correctly during ‘soft dig’ operations, neither air nor water can penetrate non-porous materials, ensuring the undamaged preservation of sensitive infrastructure, such as utilities.

Benefits of Hydro Excavation

  • Hydro excavation offers a safe and efficient method for exposing utilities while minimizing disturbance to tree roots and landscaping.
  • Montana Drains specialized trucks vacuum up soil during excavation, transporting it off-site to maintain a clean property.
  • This eliminates the accumulation of dirt on-site, ensuring a professional and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • The collected spoils are disposed of responsibly, protecting you from potential fines and environmental liabilities.
  • Specified dirt is utilized for backfill, restoring the excavated site to its original condition.

Benefits of Air Excavation

  • In instances where hydro excavation is not feasible, Montana Drains can employ air excavation.
  • Air excavation is a cleaner and safer alternative to use around utilities.
  • The dry nature of the collected spoils during air excavation allows for their direct backfilling, reducing disposal costs.

Call to see which one is right for you.

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