When Should I Book A Vac Truck For My Project?
If you’re commencing any sort of construction work, you’ll understand the need to plan to adhere to tight deadlines and a determined budget. Vacuum excavation often forms part of the plan – but when’s the right time to book a vac truck for your project? Read on for our helpful hints and tips on when you should arrange a booking.
Book before you begin
When you’re in the pre-project planning stages, you should spend some time thinking about when you’ll need vacuum excavation. This will help you determine particular aspects of the job, like your schedule and costs.
It might not be easy to determine the exact time you’ll need a vac truck, but we recommend reaching out to a contractor as soon as possible while you’re still in planning mode. This makes it much easier to lay down a schedule and know when things will happen.
What’s more, booking in advance tends to mean better pricing and more efficient service. Your contractor will be given more time to determine their route and strategy, and to prepare the gear and team they’ll need to carry out their work. It also gives them the opportunity to engage subcontractors for part of the job, and to connect with other contractors that might be on your site at the same time.
Book for particular services
Vac trucks are used to draw liquid or sludge from a particular area, and to allow for this liquid to be sent to another site for disposal. As a result, they’re widely used across urban and rural areas, and within the chemical and construction fields. They’re often engaged for:
- Sewer pipe or catch basin cleaning
- Septic emptying
- Projects requiring waste, debris or liquid removal
- Hydro and vacuum excavation
- Non-destructive utility line digging
Book in an emergency
Vac trucks are incredibly resourceful in the event of an emergency, or when environmental protection is needed. If there’s been a cave-in and rescue is needed, a vac truck can provide the lifesaving support you need. They’re also able to clean hazardous material spills or address soil pollution.
Book for efficient work
There are great benefits to booking a vac truck for your project. When you use a vac truck, you’ll reduce the demand on your labour force, keeping costs down and saving time in the long run. As vac trucks don’t use traditional excavation methods or manual tools, there’ll be no damage to underground utilities and you can trust your workers will be kept safe at all times.
If you’re interested in hydro or air excavation techniques, a vac truck can employ high-pressure water or air to excavate the surrounding area. As there’s no harmful equipment or process used, the environment and area will be kept safe and free from destruction.
As a vac truck uses a pipe to load waste, it will help you save time when it comes to clearing the site. When you save time, you also save on costs – so you can rest assured in the cost-effectiveness that comes with hiring a vac truck for your project.
Book post-excavation
Even after your project’s been completed, you might want to bring in a vac truck to clean up the site. Regardless of the work being done, there’ll always be some sort of mess. A vac truck can take care of a small area or post-hole digging, allowing contractors to return the area to its original condition.
Treat any post-excavation or project completion work as you’d treat the rest of your site operations. If you leave this task to the last minute, you could be left with delays exactly when you don’t want them – right at the end of your hard work. We recommend booking this service even before your project starts to ensure you’ll have a contractor on hand when you need them.
Considering a vac truck for your project? Choose Lambert Locations
When it comes time to book a vac truck for your Queensland job, choose Lambert Locations. We’re the best in the business when it comes to locating underground services using non-destructive methods. With our extensive experience in vacuum excavation, we’re able to reliably prevent any expensive damage, breakages or accidents that might arise. As accredited Telstra, Optus, and Dial Before You Dig locators, we’ll ensure you do all you can to meet your obligations and minimise any risk of damage to your services. We prioritise efficiency, high-quality workmanship, honest advice, and expertise you can count on at every step and throughout every job. To learn more about us, to hear about our wide range of services, or to book a vac truck for your project, give Lambert Locations a call today on (07) 5562 8400.
