Tag: Indoor Excavation

Ever thought how elevator shafts are made or foundation repairs are done in your building? It is done through a process called indoor excavation. Indoor excavation is a sub-type of the standard hydro excavation process. Hydro excavation is a process in which soil is moved or removed with pressurized hot water. The soil removed is then transferred to a tank using the vacuum. This sophisticated procedure enables excavation with precision in a non-destructive manner. Hence, no underground fixtures are damaged. In cold regions, it becomes difficult to undertake excavation using traditional methods. So hydrovac excavation is preferred instead of conventional hand digging.

Indoor excavation, as the name suggests is done indoors. The work site for indoor excavations could be industrial spaces, rooms, attic, basements, unused property and buildings. Unlike the standard excavation procedure, indoor excavation involves 3 people. One who will stay near the hydrovac truck, while the two other men will work with the pressurized hot water and vacuum hose. Indoor excavation is done using hydrovac trucks, mini excavators, tailor compact excavators, electric excavators, industrial vacuum hoses, and tubes.

Some applications of Indoor excavations are as follows:

1. To Create Tunnels Under Buildings

Tunneling is a complex process and involves 100% precision. Hydro excavation companies undertake tunneling under apartments. It is usually done for foundation repair companies or to install some underground fixtures. Tunneling is also done for drainage system installation and maintenance.

2. To Build Elevator Shafts

Elevator shaft repairs involve loosening and removing soil around deteriorated elevator jacks. This is done using pressurized hot water and vacuum. Hydrovac trucks are used for this purpose. Once the soil is loosened and removed, it then becomes easy for contractors to repair the elevator with ease. The excavation process differs from project to project.

3. Small Space Excavating

Indoor excavation is done to remove large rocks, overgrown bushes and other debris in an unused property. This helps create functional space. With indoor excavation, you can transform your unused property to develop a productive space. This can then be used for various purposes. Mini excavators are used for small space excavation.

4. Foundation Repairs

You have to do foundation repairs from time to time to ensure the structural strength of your building is intact. Hydro excavation is done to facilitate foundation repairs for contractors and engineers. Indoor excavation is required for concrete footings, installing concrete shafts, for retaining walls, for transmission tower supports, etc.

Sierra Hydrovac undertakes a wide range of excavation and hydrovac services. We are equipped with experienced tradesmen and hi-tech equipment to work in the least disruptive manner possible. You can contact us for a free quote for your excavation project.