DIGS Hydrovac supports trenching projects across Alberta with reliable non destructive excavation. If your project requires safe exposure of underground utilities before trenching, our team is ready to assist.

A worker standing in a construction trench next to a large vacuum truck labeled 'Digs' pouring material into the trench from a black hose.

Trenching Support

Hydrovac trenching support provides safe and controlled excavation around underground utilities before or during trenching work. This service helps contractors reduce the risk of utility strikes and unexpected conflicts when opening the ground.

DIGS Hydrovac works alongside trenching crews across Alberta to expose and verify buried infrastructure so mechanical excavation can proceed more safely. Using pressurized water and vacuum removal, our team can carefully uncover utilities in advance of trenching.

This approach is widely used on construction, utility, pipeline, and municipal projects where underground congestion is common.

  • Traditional trenching without prior exposure of utilities can introduce significant risk. Surface markings and drawings do not always reflect exact locations or depths.

    Hydrovac trenching support allows crews to confirm where utilities are located before trenching equipment enters the ground. This helps prevent damage, injuries, and service interruptions.

    For many projects, trenching support is part of responsible excavation planning.

  • Hydrovac trenching support is commonly used before trenching for water, sewer, gas, electrical, and communications lines. It is also used in developed areas where multiple utilities share limited space.

    Urban projects in Calgary and Edmonton often rely on hydrovac support due to dense underground infrastructure. It is also valuable on industrial and pipeline sites where accuracy is critical.

  • Hydrovac support improves safety by allowing controlled exposure of utilities. This reduces the likelihood of accidental strikes and associated delays.

    The method also limits ground disturbance and helps keep sites cleaner and more organized. Smaller targeted excavations can reduce restoration work and disruption.

    For contractors and project managers, hydrovac trenching support provides greater confidence when moving forward with excavation.