Integrated Vacuum Excavation

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Looking for a ground excavation solution that can cater to a range of terrains and space restrictions? Look no further.
  • Competitive pricing – up to 50% cheaper
  • Compact machines – smaller and effortlessly traverse tough terrain
  • Time efficiency – get more for your money
  • Flexible services – we can be onsite within hours
  • Transport and disposal – reuse excavated waste material
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What makes vacuum excavation different from traditional techniques?

Vacuum excavation equipment uses high-pressure air to agitate the targeted site, breaking up the ground before applying suction to remove the loose material. This is then stored in an internal chamber for easy disposal or reuse.

This is a safer and lower risk alternative to traditional excavation techniques, as it keeps the surrounding area free from material, minimising risk of accidents by workforce or the public. It is a safe and efficient method of excavation.

  • Safety – reduced risk of service strikes and in-built safety features to protect your team.
  • Efficiency – excavate more ground quicker, with less manpower.
  • Managed service – equipment, professional operation team, and maintenance and repairs included in the hire price.

Enquire about short or long-term hires today.

How vacuum excavation helps prevent service strikes

One of the biggest factors influencing your choice of excavation method is the avoidance of service strikes. Service strikes – when workers hit a utility pipe or cable – can be costly, dangerous, and disruptive to the public and your project.

According to the Digging Up Britain Report 2022, only 2.7% of strikes are caused by vacuum excavator equipment, which pales in comparison to the 75% caused by hand tools, mini-diggers, and non-vacuum excavators.

This makes vacuum excavation the obvious choice when it comes to excavating ground where cables and pipes are commonplace, such as in urban areas. Hiring a vacuum excavator is the sensible choice when it comes to preventing unforeseen accidents, which can be expensive and hazardous.

Here are some of the often-overlooked costs associated with service strikes:

Workplace accidents

In 2021, the HSE recorded 1,895 safety-related electrical incidents, many resulting in serious injury. Of the 30 fatal injuries recorded by HSE in 2021/22, 6% were caused by contact with electricity or electrical discharge, highlighting the true danger of utility strikes.

Fines

While the primary concern with service strikes is the risk of injury to the workers involved, the impacts reach beyond the site and into the contractor’s pocket. After an investigation, the liable contractor can be fined for accidentally causing a service strike by using the incorrect equipment, or not providing enough education to workers. In 2022, a single cable-strike incident resulted in £1.8 million in fines for contractors involved

Transport and disposal costs

With hydro vacuum excavation, manual digging or other forms of machinery-aided digging, waste is an ongoing challenge. To avoid sites becoming crowded with debris, waste must be regularly disposed of. This generates costs for transport and disposal, as well as potential onsite delays. The good news is, with air vacuum excavation, unlike hydro vacuum excavation, the spoils can be reused to fill the hole meaning less waste, and no need to organise disposal.

Repair costs

After an asset strike, repairs must be made to fix the connection and recover any damage. The extent of this varies on the severity of the strike, with some even causing minor explosions. According to University of Birmingham research, the true cost of an asset strike can be 29 times the direct cost, when taking into account repairs and indirect costs incurred.

Reputational damage

No contractor wants an electrical, gas, or telecommunications strike on their time. Aside from financial costs and safety risks, strikes can harm a brand’s reputation. In the age of online reviews and social media, customers and clients are not hesitant to publicly complain when a project doesn’t go to plan. A hired vacuum excavator greatly reduces the risk of utility strikes, preserving your spotless reputation for getting the job done.

Time delays

A vacuum excavator can remove up to 25 cubic meters of material a day, depending on the ground composition. This is compared to 2 cubic metres per day per worker using hand tools. In the case of a service strike caused by hand tools, time is not on the contractor’s side. Time equals money, and vacuum excavation could mean the difference between delivering a project, and not being able to.

Avoid the delays, injury, and financial and reputational damage associated with utility strikes – hire the VAC-EX AIR-VAC track vacuum excavator with Integrated Fencing.

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What’s included in our packages?

Integrated Fencing offers the AIR-VAC track® device as our vacuum excavator for hire. This mini model is compact and powerful – ideal for trench digging, trial holes, and utility excavation. It can manoeuvre in tight spaces, making maintenance and repair jobs fast and simple.

Our vacuum excavator rental packages include:

  • VAC-EX AIR-VAC track® compact vacuum excavator
  • Equipment transport to and from your site
  • Qualified operating team
  • Repair and maintenance of equipment

Find out more about Integrated Fencing’s vacuum excavation hire services.

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Why choose VAC-EX?

We make vacuum excavation a reality for a wider variety of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

Our decades of experience in the security fencing industry place us among the best vacuum excavator hire companies in the UK. With our bespoke VAC-EX AIR-VAC track® hire packages, you can unlock all the benefits of vacuum excavation without the high cost of purchasing the equipment yourself.

  • Compact machines – our machines are smaller than other models, and effortlessly traverse tough terrain and tight spaces.
  • Flexible services – we can be onsite within hours of your request, and machines can be hired for a few hours or a few days – whatever you need.
  • Competitive pricing – we are often cheaper than other vacuum excavation companies – up to 50% in some cases.
  • Transport and disposal – reuse waste material excavated to restore the ground.
  • Time efficiency – achieve more excavation per day, with less manual labour and no disruption to ongoing sites.
  • Reputation – attract more business with a spotless reputation for safety and efficiency.

Discover more about our rental inclusions and the cost savings associated with using vacuum excavator companies.

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