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Hydro-Excavation Services

In short, hydro-excavation promotes the practice of non-destructive digging technology. We use this safe, precise process when traditional excavation methods pose risks to existing underground utilities and infrastructure.

What is Hydro-Excavation?

Hydro-excavation combines the power of pressurized water with industrial-strength vacuum systems to safely expose underground utilities and create precise excavations without the risks of mechanical digging. This approach revolutionizes how the natural gas industry approaches excavation in congested utility corridors and sensitive environments.

How It’s Applied

Hydro-excavation supports a wide range of pipeline applications that provide safe, concise execution:

  • Utility potholing and daylighting: Accidental strikes and service interruptions are dramatically reduced by locating and exposing existing utilities with precision before excavation begins.
  • Slot trenching: In congested utility corridors, traditional excavation for pipeline installation may be impractical. Instead, we use slot trenching to create narrow, precise, controlled trenches.
  • Pipeline exposure: Hydro-excavation is a safe solution that causes minimal disruption to surrounding soil and allows us to uncover existing pipelines to inspect, repair, or connect piping.
  • Bell hole excavation: For pipeline tie-ins and repairs, this application creates clean, accurately sized excavations right where it’s needed.
  • Cathodic protection installation: Anode bed installations and test station placements rely on the precision of this excavation technique.
  • Valve box cleaning: We safely and responsibly remove debris and sediment from valve boxes without damaging critical components.

Benefits of Partnering with SCG

Here are a few advantages of using our services:
  • Experienced operators: Our teams receive specialized training in utility identification, excavation techniques, and safety protocols.
  • Enhanced production rates: In favorable soil conditions, our high-efficiency systems can move up to 2.5 cubic yards of material per hour.
  • Minimal site disruption: We strive to reduce our excavation footprint, which means less restoration work and lower project costs.
  • Year-round capabilities: Regardless of the season, our heated water systems allow for effective excavation even in cold weather and frozen ground conditions.

Environmental Responsibility

Protecting the environment during our hydro-excavation process is vital to the success of your project. To promote our commitment to environmental responsibility, we incorporate these protection measures:
  • Minimize consumption using water reclamation systems
  • Dispose of excavated materials appropriately
  • Work to reduce our carbon footprint in every way we can
  • Cause the least amount of disruption to surrounding vegetation and wildlife

Ready to Get Started?

Regardless if your project requires pre-construction utility location, emergency piping repair access, or precise excavation in congested areas, we’re ready.

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We do more than hydro-excavation. We also conduct hydrostatic testing, pipeline repair, and a vast amount of other pipeline services.

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  • 307 Bridge Street
    Redfield, IA 50233
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