Hydro:ex

Hydro-ex offers an effective excavation solution for high risk or limited access areas, as well as offering increased site safety and savings in reinstatement costs.

Hydro-ex is undertaken by using pressurised water in combination with air movement and vacuum units to "cut and suck" an area of excavation.

Hydro-ex methods reduce onsite vehicle movements, noise and site erosion. This decreases risk and increases site safety. The low pressure high volume approach for Hydro-ex makes it by far the safest option for locating and working underground utility services such as electricity, gas, telephone and water services.

The only plant required on site is the suction pipes and the operators, minimising the impact on the surrounding environment. This also makes Hydro-ex ideal for long distance excavation, hard to reach areas and tight access sites.

Hydro-ex excavation can mean a site is free from intrusive machinery. Along with the low pressure high volume methodology, this reduces the threat of damage to property, the public, plant and equipment and utility service strikes.

Not only is the operation comparable to traditional methods, it also offers the following cost benefits:

• Can be faster than traditional methods so less time on site.
• Reduced reinstatement costs for fences, driveways, lawns, gardens, trees.
• Low noise so longer hours of operation.
• Easier to obtain property owners consents for access and works.

The precision of Hydro-ex reduces waste and reinstatement materials, with less impact of the immediate environment.