Safe, precise excavation from a local partner you can trust
If you’re searching for a hydrovac company “near me,” you likely need non-destructive digging fast. Bunney’s Inc. delivers industrial-grade hydrovac (vacuum) excavation that protects utilities, keeps sites clean, and stays on schedule, serving businesses across Arizona.
New to Bunney’s? Learn who we are and explore our capabilities.
What is hydrovac excavation?
Hydrovac uses a controlled stream of pressurized water to loosen soil while a high-powered vacuum removes the slurry to a sealed debris tank. The result is accurate daylighting and trenching with far less risk of line strikes than mechanical digging—ideal for congested corridors, plant sites, campuses, and sensitive rights-of-way.
When to choose hydrovac over traditional digging
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Utility locating & daylighting before boring or trenching
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Potholes/test holes to verify depth, alignment, or material
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Slot trenching for conduit and small-diameter pipe
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Work near finished pavements, structures, or racks
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Confined or high-traffic sites that demand clean, contained spoils
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Monsoon season scopes where erosion control and cleanup matter
Why Bunney’s Inc. for hydrovac in Arizona
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Local expertise: Methods tuned for caliche, compact desert soils, and monsoon conditions
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Industrial/commercial focus: Construction, utilities, municipal, and plant environments
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Modern fleet: High-vac hydrovac and air-vac units with remote hose setups for tight access
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Safety first: OSHA-trained crews, utility-damage prevention, traffic control support
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Clear pricing & coordination: Line-item quotes, firm scheduling, single point of contact
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Compliance ready: 811 coordination and right-of-way rules handled end-to-end
How we price and schedule
Your quote reflects access and set-up, soil conditions, depth/length, water logistics, traffic control, spoils hauling, and any surface restoration. You’ll see exactly where budget goes—and where we can optimize.
Our hydrovac services
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Daylighting & utility verification
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Potholing and test holes
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Slot trenching and tie-ins
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Debris, mud, and ballast removal (vaults, pits, sumps)
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Remote-access excavation with extended hose runs
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Spill cleanup and controlled spoils management
Service area
Headquartered in Phoenix and serving projects statewide. If your job needs a rapid mobilization or night/weekend window, we’ll align the crew, equipment, and traffic plan to match.
FAQs
What’s the difference between hydro and air excavation?
Hydro uses water for faster cutting in dense soils; air keeps spoils dry when water use is limited or dry backfill is preferred. We recommend the best method per site.
How deep can you safely expose utilities?
Common daylighting runs 2–12 ft; deeper exposures are planned with shoring, remote hose, and site-specific safety controls.
What happens to the slurry/spoils?
Material is contained in the debris tank and hauled for compliant disposal or handled per project specifications.
Is hydrovac more expensive than a backhoe?
Hourly, often yes. Total project cost is frequently lower due to fewer strikes, less restoration, cleaner sites, and reduced downtime.
Can you work in tight or finished areas?
Yes—remote hose, mats, and protection let us operate in courtyards, utility rooms, campuses, and active facilities with minimal disruption.
Do you help with permits and 811 coordination?
We coordinate 811 tickets and right-of-way/traffic control requirements as part of planning.
How soon can you mobilize?
Statewide dispatch is available; share your window and scope and we’ll provide the first available slot or an after-hours option.
