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Hydro Excavation 101

Hydro excavation or sometimes referred to as “soft digging” combines two very powerful forces to expose and remove dirt and debris.  It brings together high-pressurized water to disrupt debris and then sucks away the fallout with an industrial strength vacuum. The net result is an area devoid of all unwanted debris in a relatively brief period of time.

If you are a homeowner, you may only need hydro excavating for landscaping purposes or exposing utilities. In either scenario, hydro excavating is an especially beneficial method because it runs little risk of leaving any real damage behind. The process is non-mechanic and also non-destructive.

As a business owner, you might need hydro excavation services for similar reasons. Property managers, for example, might wish to use hydro excavation for utilities on their commercial properties.

However, hydro excavating is also great for industrial activities that involve clearing out large amounts of debris at once. If you’re looking to dig out anything from a swimming pool to a courtyard, for example, this method is ideal.

Hydro excavation and flushing services are especially helpful for construction, as they save so much time, and money, compared with conventional forms of mechanical digging. Hydro excavation is the perfect solution for remote digging where fibre optic cable might need to be laid.  The process is great for cold weather digging, as well.

Wherever your Lower mainland hydro excavation needs are… be it Vancouver, Abbotsford, Aldergrove, Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, New Westminster, Delta or White Rock, EdenFlo provides the best hydro excavation service on time and on budget. Call us today at 604 575 1414 or contact us for a complimentary review of your requirements.

When to Clean Your Catch Basin

A catch basin is something that’s very easy for a busy person to ignore. Catch basins are also known as “storm drains” and are responsible for diverting excess water run-off into proper drainage channels. When they work properly, they help prevent flooding and over-saturation of critical drain fields and homes.

How often you clean your residential catch basin depends on the purpose that it serves. In BC, many places have catch basins that are connected to sump pumps due to the area’s moist climate and high rates of precipitation. For your house, the catch basin should be cleaned every five years if you are not using your sump pump often. If your sump runs frequently, the basin should be cleaned annually and the sump pump should be inspected. You can schedule this service from EdenFlo along with septic tank cleaning and maintenance.

Catch basins shouldn’t be used as dumps for yard clippings or other natural waste. They can not only back up if clogged, but over time, the walls of the basins get caked with debris and their ability to drain run-off is reduced. If the basin is connected to a sump pump, the waste can clog and break the pump itself, which can leave your home flooded during wet weather.

Many commercial catch basins are located in basements, parkades, and parking lots. We recommend that catch basins for commercial properties be inspected and cleaned on an annual basis, preferably before the fall and winter rainy season.

Clogged catch basins may require additional remediation. Edenflo can provide this service. The standard remedy for cleaning a clogged catch basin is called hydro excavation. Pressurized water is literally used to excavate the debris out of the basin. The debris is captured with a vacuum on a pump truck.

Preventative maintenance of catch basins is as simple as controlling what debris goes into them and having the basins cleaned on an annual basis. Doing these two things will enable you to avoid  a clogged or plugged drain.

Whether you have a need catch basin service  in  Vancouver, Aldergrove, Surrey, Langley, Burnaby, New Westminster, Delta or White Rock, contact  Edenflo Pump Truck Services at 604-575-1414 and schedule your annual catch-basin inspection and cleaning today.

The Benefits of Hydro Excavation

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Hydro excavation is now a common and widely-used method of excavating, especially in Canada. Both commercial establishments and residential areas use this kind of excavation.

The following are some of the major benefits of using hydro excavation:

  • It is environment-friendly. Through hydro excavation, the environment is conserved. Human involvement in the procedure is minimized and the excavation is usually done on a constrained space and area. This ensures that the reclamation after the excavation is easier. Another advantage is that the collected debris and dirty water are disposed properly in designated areas in order to prevent any hazards on the health and environment.
  • There are less to no damages incurred. The traditional kind of excavating tends to be dangerous for workers since manual labour is used. With hydro excavation, no one gets hurt, especially when excavating areas with existing underground cables and pipes. Property damages are also minimized with this kind of excavation. Edenflo, a well-known and established Canadian company in the hydro excavation and hydro flushing industry, ensures that there’s minimal damage and repairs in the property.
  • Best option during wintertime. In winter, the ground tends to get hard and icy. This makes it difficult or even impossible for manual excavation to take place. For this cold season, the hydro excavation process uses hot water in blasting off the earth. This makes the entire excavation faster and easier.
  • It can be used in many ways. Hydro excavating is not just for creating septic tank or for a catch-basin. This can be used in creating holes for posts and poles, and in exposing tree stumps no matter what length the diameter is. It is also useful for trenching line installation and digging areas that are difficult to reach. Lastly, it can be utilized for landscaping purposes, like in pools and fountains.

Use Edenflo for Your Hydro Excavating and High Pressure Flushing Needs

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Edenflo has been in the industry of cleaning septic systems for a while, making the business one of the trusted names in property management companies in British Columbia, Canada.

Employing a fleet of tandem axle vacuum trucks, Edenflo offer a wide range of property management services such as catch basin and sump cleaning, inspection, and preventive maintenance. Edenflo recently expanded its list of property management services, adding high pressure flushing and hydro excavation to the company’s roster of service jobs.

High Pressure Flushing
High pressure flushing removes sludge, silt and other debris from the sewer system and drain lines. This latest offering by Edenflo is a preventive measure that helps homeowners make the most of their septic tanks by increasing the efficiency of the systems.

This type of service saves customers money by preventing the overflowing of the septic tank. High pressure flushing is an environmentally-sound procedure wherein regular water is propelled through pipes and hoses to get rid of the waste buildup (such as grease, sludge and mineral deposits) on septic walls.

Hydro Excavation
A combination of high-pressure water and air vacuum, Edenflo uses the hydro excavation process to break down the soil in order to find underground utilities such as septic tanks.

Traditional excavation proved to be dangerous to the lives of workers, and hydro excavation is a very good alternative solution to uncovering facilities below the ground.

In Canada where the soil freezes during wintertime, hydro excavation using hot water is very useful. Manual digging is near to impossible, but the hydro excavation process allows worker better damage and control. It is also the preferred method for line installation trenching and creating landscape features.

Edenflo has gone a long way in the property management field. Through the company’s various services, homeowners can have peace of mind knowing that their septic tank and other sewage systems are in excellent condition.