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      Locating And Identifying Underground Services

      • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Specialists
      • Underground Service Location Field Experts
      • Utility Mapping Provided For Every Job
      General Info

      As one of Australia's premier underground service locating companies Provac Australia Pty Ltd prides itself at being able to offer unparalleled reliability and service.

      Hydro Vacuum Excavation Underground Service Locations Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Utility Mapping

      Electronic location of underground services lies at the very heart of what we do. Using state of the art equipment and techniques, we quickly and accurately determine what services are underground and where they are located. We then mark out the alignment of the service on top of the ground using special ground marking paint so the service can be referenced by the contractors on site.

      Provac Australia Pty Ltd offers a complete locating service for the identification and marking of all underground infrastructures. We use the most advanced, state-of-the-art electronic detection equipment available. We locate, mark and when requested (recommended) we expose, by non destructive Hydro Vacuum Excavation the exact location of underground service to establish safe digging areas.

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      Established
      2007
      ABN
      24 130 227 164
      ACN
      130 227 164
      Staff
      21-50
      Service Notes
      Open 7 Days a Week
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      Underground Penetrating Radar & Locators
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      Legal ID: Unparalleled customer service
      Keywords
      Cable Location, Culvert Cleaning, DBYD Accredited, Damage Prevention, Dial Before You Dig, Digging under existing services, Digging/Trenching across conflicting services, Drain Cleaning, Electronic Cable Locating, Expose Services, Exposing Utilities, GPR, GPR Locations, GPR Professionals, GPR Scan, GPR Service Locations, GPR Specialists, GSSI, Government Affiliated, Ground Penetrating Radar Locations, Hydro Vac Truck, Jet Rodding, Mala, NDD, NULCA, Non Destructive Digging, Optus Accredited, Pipe Location, Pit and conduit cleaning, Pothole, Potholing, Qualified Service Locators, Safe Excavation, Service Locators, Slot Trench, Slot Trenching, Slurry Suck, Slurry Sucking, Subsurface Utilities, Telstra Accredited, Underground Asset Locators, Underground Service Locating, Underground Service Location, Underground Service Locations, Underground Service Locators, Utility Location, Utility Locators, Utility Mapping, Vac Truck, Vacuum Truck
      FAQschevron down

      What size Vac Trucks do you have?

      At Provac Australia we have a selection of Vac truck sizes ranging from as little as 1000L trailer mounted units to as big as 12,000L truck mounted units. Our most commonly used truck size ranges between 5,000L - 8,000L units.


      How long does it take to dig with a vac truck?

      Depending on the scopes of the job it can sometimes be quicker, easier and safer to use a Vac truck to excavate. The type of ground can also affect the time it takes to dig with a Vac truck. For example it can be much quicker to dig in and trough sand as opposed to digging in and through a rocky subsurface.


      How deep can you dig with a Vac truck?

      Depending on the type of ground that you are digging in, A vac truck can typically dig up to 3.5m deep. On some projects, our Vac trucks are used to dig in holes that have been mechanically excavated and properly shored and benched for our operators safety.


      Will my job require non destructive digging with a Vac truck?

      Digging safely with a vac truck is highly recommended when underground services are present within a job site dig area. It is your duty of care and responsibility to follow the appropriate steps of action to identify that there may or may not be underground services within your dig area.


      How does a Vac Truck work?

      Hydro Vacuum Excavation uses pressurized water to break up the earth's surface and soil which is then removed through a vacuum system and deposited into a debris holding tank to be disposed of at the end of the job.


      How long is the vac truck hose and gerni wand?

      Our Vac trucks are all equipped with suction hose and gerni wand extensions. All of our trucks carry a minimum of 20m of extension hose but can carry up towards 60m of extension hose on board. Our gerni wands can be adjusted from 1.5m in length up to 3.0m in length.


      Can you suck away sewer waste?

      We deal with sewer waste on a case by case basis only. We can work safely around damaged sewer infrastructure but we do not suck sewer slurry away from holding tanks and portable toilets.


      Can you dig a service trench to install new underground services?

      Yes, our services are often called upon by Electricians and Plumbers who are wishing to install new pipes and cables. We have dug trenches for some of our electrical clients that have been 1m deep and up to 80-100m long.


      Can you dig footings/post holes for fences and platforms?

      Yes, we are often called upon by fencing and signage contractors to dig the footings for new fences and signs that need to be erected around other underground services.


      Do you have a vac truck small enough to access tight areas such as; gardens and private properties?

      Yes, we have a top of the range Vermeer Trailer Mounted Unit with a 2000L holding capacity. This trailer unit is towed by a 4wd and is used to access properties and all your hard to reach places where a regular Vac truck would not be able to get to.