NON-DESTRUCTIVE DIGGING
Hydro Excavation Townsville
Safe, precise, and efficient vacuum excavation services. Protect underground utilities and ensure rapid project completion with our modern hydrovac fleet.
OUR CAPABILITIES
Specialised Hydro Vacuum Services
We provide advanced excavation solutions for complex civil, construction, and residential projects where traditional digging isn't safe or possible.
Electronic Service Locating
Before you dig, we locate. We use hydro vacuum excavation to safely pothole and visually verify the exact location of underground power, gas, and water assets.
Non-Destructive Digging
Using high-pressure water and vacuum suction, we excavate trenches and holes without the risk of mechanical damage to sensitive infrastructure.
Vacuum Loading & Cleanout
Our powerful vacuum excavation trucks quickly clear blocked pits, conduits, and drains, removing sludge and debris efficiently from your site.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Dynamic Hydro Excavations for Every Sector
From large-scale civil infrastructure to precise residential utility installation, our hydrovac trucks provide the safest digging method available in North Queensland.
Civil Construction
Safe trenching around assets.
Electrical & Comms
NBN & power cable exposure.
Road & Rail
Signpost potholing.
Municipal
Council drain cleaning.
Industrial
Tank & pit cleaning.
Residential
Pool & fence excavation.
Arboriculture
Root exposure without damage.
Plumbing
Sewer & water main repair.
HOW IT WORKS
The Hydro Excavation Process
Hydro excavation combines high-pressure water and industrial vacuum technology to safely dig through soil.
High-Pressure Water
A focused stream of pressurized water cuts through clay, gravel, and compacted soil, breaking it up into a slurry.
Vacuum Extraction
Simultaneously, a powerful vacuum hose sucks the slurry into the truck's debris tank, keeping the trench clean.
Asset Protection
Because no metal teeth touch the ground, underground pipes and cables remain completely undamaged.
Disposal
The excavated material is transported away, leaving a clean, precise hole ready for work.
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THE SUPREME DIFFERENCE
Why Choose Us For Vacuum Excavation?
Reliability, modern fleet, and a commitment to zero-harm excavation.
Fully Compliant
Our operators are fully licensed and our trucks meet all site safety requirements for civil and council projects.
Modern Hydrovac Fleet
We use the latest vacuum excavation trucks with high-capacity tanks to stay on the job longer and finish faster.
Precision Digging
We can excavate tight, narrow trenches or precise potholes that mechanical excavators simply cannot match.
Locally Owned
We know Townsville's soil conditions and infrastructure better than anyone, ensuring a smooth project from start to finish.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Hydro Excavation FAQs
Answers to your questions about non-destructive digging.
Hydro excavation is a non-destructive digging method that utilizes high-pressure water to loosen soil and rock, while simultaneously using a powerful vacuum to remove the debris into a debris tank. This allows for precise excavation without the risk of damaging underground utilities like pipes and cables, making it much safer than traditional mechanical digging.
Unlike mechanical excavators or augers which utilize metal teeth that can easily tear through plastic pipes and fibre optic cables, a hydrovac truck uses only water and air. This non-mechanical process eliminates the risk of striking underground power, gas, or water lines, making it the industry standard for exposing utilities (potholing) in congested areas.
Our dynamic hydro excavations fleet is versatile. Common applications include potholing (daylighting) to visually verify utility locations, trenching for new cables, cleaning blocked drains and pits, setting poles and signposts, and excavating in tight-access areas where large machinery cannot fit.
Yes. Hydro vacuum excavation is the preferred partner for electronic service locating. By safely exposing the asset (potholing), we provide visual confirmation of the exact depth and location of the utility, ensuring 100% safety and compliance for your construction project.
Yes. Hydro excavation creates less surface disruption than traditional digging, meaning less restoration work is needed. The process is precise, so we only remove the soil that is necessary. Additionally, the soil stays contained within our tank, preventing runoff and keeping the worksite clean.
Absolutely. Our vacuum trucks are equipped with long hoses (up to 60m+), allowing us to park the truck on the street or a hardstand while our operators walk the hose into backyards, basements, or between buildings to excavate. This makes it perfect for areas where a bobcat or excavator cannot fit.
Our vacuum excavation trucks are capable of digging to significant depths, often exceeding 6-8 meters depending on soil conditions and hose setup. This makes them suitable for installing deep pilings or exposing deep sewer lines that standard equipment struggles to reach safely.
The soil and water slurry is vacuumed directly into the debris tank on our truck. Once the job is done or the tank is full, we transport the material to a licensed disposal facility. This means there are no piles of dirt left on your site to clean up.
OUR SERVICE AREAS
Hydro Excavation Services in Townsville & Surrounding Areas
At Supreme Plumbing & Waste Water, we provide expert hydro vacuum excavation across the entire Townsville region. Whether you need non-destructive digging in the CBD or trenching services in rural areas, our fleet travels to you. We ensure all projects are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal environmental impact.
- Aitkenvale
- Alice River
- Alligator Creek
- Annandale
- Ayr
- Balgal Beach
- Black River
- Bluewater
- Bohle Plains
- Burdell
- Bushland Beach
- Charters Towers
- Cluden
- Condon
- Currajong
- Douglas
- Garbutt
- Giru
- Heatley
- Hermit Park
- Hughenden
- Idalia
- Ingham
- Jensen
- Kelso
- Kirwan
- Majors Creek
- Mount Louisa
- Mount Low
- Mundingburra
- Nome
- North Ward
- Oak Valley
- Pallarenda
- Rangewood
- Rasmussen
- Rosslea
- Saunders Beach
- South Townsville
- Townsville City
- West End
- Woodstock
- Wulguru
- Yabulu
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