Hydro Excavation Services
A Smarter Way to Dig: Learn About Hydro Excavation
PKX’s Hydro Excavation is a non-destructive digging method that uses high-pressure water and powerful vacuums to safely expose underground utilities. The process eliminates risk to buried infrastructure and minimizes environmental impact.
Our state-of-the-art hydro excavation trucks remove soil with precision, making it ideal for utility locating, trenching, and daylighting. Compared to conventional methods, hydro excavation reduces surface disruption, site restoration time, and project costs.
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When to Use Hydro Excavation
Precision Excavation Where Mechanical Digging Creates Risk
Hydro excavation provides a safer, more controlled way to expose underground infrastructure in areas where traditional excavation methods may create unnecessary risk or disruption. PKX crews support contractors, utilities, municipalities and industrial facilities with precise excavation for a variety of applications.
- Utility Daylighting — Safely expose buried utilities to verify location, depth and condition before excavation or construction begins.
- Potholing — Create targeted test holes to locate underground infrastructure while minimizing surface disturbance.
- Trenching — Perform precise excavation for utilities, piping and other infrastructure where controlled digging is required.
- Pole & Sign Installation — Excavate accurately around existing underground infrastructure while minimizing the surrounding work area.
- Frozen Ground Excavation — Use pressurized water to work through frozen or compacted soil where traditional methods may be less effective.
Our Equipment In Action
PKX truck on-site
A technician using pressurized water to dig
Detail shot of the remote control
Why Hydro Excavation?
Reduce Risk Without Sacrificing Productivity
Traditional mechanical excavation can introduce unnecessary risk when working around buried utilities and congested infrastructure. Hydro excavation provides a controlled alternative designed to reduce surface disruption while helping crews work safely and efficiently.
- Reduced risk of utility strikes
- More precise excavation
- Less surface disturbance
- Reduced restoration requirements
- Effective excavation in difficult soil conditions
- Improved visibility around existing infrastructure
Key FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Purpose-built equipment allows PKX crews to excavate precisely while reducing risk to buried infrastructure and surrounding work areas.
Powerful Suction and Water Pressure
Cuts through frozen or compacted soil.
Remote-Operated System
Safe and efficient one-person control.
Full Boom Rotation & Reach
270° Rotation
Clean, Non-destructive Digging
Protects underground utilities.
Fast Debris Removal
With tilt-ejection for reduced downtime.
Built-In Safety Features
Including fall protection harness.
Industries & Applications
Built for Complex Jobsites
Construction &
Contractors
Pipeline Daylighting, utility verification, trenching and precise excavation around existing infrastructure and project support.
Utilities
Expose underground infrastructure while reducing the risk associated with mechanical digging.
Municipal
Infrastructure
Support utility, water, sewer and infrastructure projects requiring controlled excavation.
Industrial
Facilities
Perform precise excavation around congested infrastructure while minimizing disruption to surrounding operations.
Complete Underground Infrastructure Support
PKX capabilities extend beyond excavation.
SAFETY AND AFFILIATIONS
- Certified OQ operators
- Union-affiliated crews
- Exceptional safety ratings (EMR / TRIR)
FAQ
Service Area
PKX provides hydro excavation services for contractors, utilities, municipalities and industrial facilities throughout our service areas across the Eastern United States.
Need to Dig Around Critical Infrastructure?
Whether you’re locating utilities, daylighting infrastructure or planning precise excavation around buried assets, PKX can help determine the right approach for your project.