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If you're looking for hydrovac excavation resources, you've come to the right place.

Our articles cover industry best practices, safety protocols, and practical applications that will keep you informed about the advantages of hydrovac excavation. Learn how this innovative method delivers superior efficiency and cost-savings compared to traditional digging while protecting underground utilities, keeping projects on schedule, and prioritizing crew safety.

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Response to Hudson Valley Gas Leak in Record Time

Hydrovac Excavating Inc. arrived within an hour to assist Central Hudson Gas & Electric and emergency crews in Woodbury, NY, when a gas leak forced Hudson Valley families to evacuate,
Hydrovac Excavating crew performing daylighting around a utility pole in the Hudson Valley using pressurized water and vacuum equipment.

Hydrovac Excavating Keeps the Hudson Valley Moving

Hydrovac Excavating helps Hudson Valley utilities safely expose underground lines with non-destructive potholing and daylighting.
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10 Advantages of Hydro Excavation Over Backhoes & Shovels

In today’s high-stakes construction and utility environments, precision matters. Traditional excavation tools like backhoes and hand shovels are no longer enough when safety, efficiency, and accuracy are on the line.

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Pros Ditch Traditional Digging for Safety & Speed of Hydro Excavation

If you're a utility provider, general contractor, or municipal engineer, the risks of damaging underground infrastructure can be costly—and sometimes dangerous. That’s why a growing number of professionals are turning
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Hydrovac vs Backhoe: A Safety and Efficiency Comparison

Backhoes built America, but they’re also responsible for 400+ utility strikes per month nationwide. When comparing hydrovac vs backhoe excavation methods, safety isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a bottom-line business decision.

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8 Ways Hydro Excavation Saves Time & Money in the Northeast

8 ways Hydrovac excavation saves time and money when facing emergency mark-outs and tight winter deadlines in NY-NJ-PA.

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Hydrovac’s advanced utility detection reduces strike incidents by up to 90 percent.

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