Expose located services
Use high-pressure water and vacuum extraction to uncover an underground service without mechanical excavation around the asset.
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Precision Locating Service
Vacuum Excavation
Expose underground services non-destructively to confirm alignment and depth.
Call Precision Locating: 0431 986 445Discuss This Service.
Share the site, planned works and required date.
What It Covers
A Clearer View Before Work Proceeds.
High-pressure water and vacuum extraction are used for non-destructive potholing and service exposure. This can confirm the depth and alignment of located services before drilling, excavation or construction works proceed.
The investigation method and level of verification depend on the asset, site conditions and the work being planned.
See The EquipmentScope At A Glance
What Vacuum Excavation Can Cover.
The final scope is matched to the asset, work area, ground conditions and the information the project needs.
- 01 Utility potholing
- 02 Service exposure
- 03 Depth checks
- 04 Alignment checks
- 05 Unknown service investigation
- 06 Clearance before drilling or excavation
How It Supports The Work
Useful Information At The Right Stage.
The service can stand alone or connect with locating, exposure, verification and reporting where the site calls for more than one method.
Confirm depth and alignment
Physically expose the service where the planned work needs more than a surface mark-out.
Support site clearance
Verify the work area before drilling, excavation or construction activity proceeds.
Connected Workflow
From The First Site Detail To The Field Record.
Locating, scanning, exposure and reporting can be combined where the site requires more than one method.
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Send The Site Details
Tell us where the works are and what is planned.
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We Locate
The site is investigated using the right locating method.
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We Verify
Findings are marked and services can be exposed where required.
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You Keep Moving
You get clear information to plan the next stage of work.
Before The Visit
Three Details Help Us Assess The Job.
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Site Location
Send the address, suburb or a clear description of the investigation area.
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Planned Works
Explain what will happen on site, including any excavation, drilling or construction activity.
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Required Date
Include the timing so the service can be assessed against the wider work program.
Common Questions
About Vacuum Excavation.
Need to confirm whether this is the right method? Send the site details and Precision Locating can assess the next step.
Ask About This Service01 What is vacuum or hydro excavation?
It uses high-pressure water and vacuum extraction for non-destructive potholing and underground service exposure.
02 What is vacuum excavation commonly used for?
Common uses include utility potholing, service exposure, depth and alignment checks, investigating unknown services and confirming clearance before works.
03 Why combine locating with vacuum excavation?
Locating marks the service at ground level. Vacuum excavation can then physically expose it where its depth or alignment needs to be confirmed.
Need Vacuum Excavation In Perth?
Send the site location, planned works and timing so Precision Locating can assess the next step.