Which sectors rely on vacuum & suction excavation?
Vacuum excavation is relied on across utilities, highways, rail, airports, nuclear, water, gas and oil, power, telecoms, construction and secure...
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Give the gift of safe excavation with vacuum excavation
Although the technology has existed for several decades, vacuum excavation has been refined to have wider and more efficient applications...
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Comparing Vacuum Excavation to Hydro Excavation
Vacuum excavation and hydro excavation both use powerful suction to remove excavated material, but they loosen the ground in different...
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What are the disadvantages of vacuum excavation?
At John Mee Vac-Ex Hire, we talk a lot about the advantages of vacuum/suction excavation, but what are the disadvantages,...
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Hiring Vacuum or suction excavators – what should I look out for?
When hiring a vacuum or suction excavation contractor, look beyond machine availability and day rate. The strongest suppliers can demonstrate...
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The scary costs and impacts of underground utility strikes
With Halloween fast approaching, it got our team at John Mee Vac-Ex Hire thinking about what lurks beneath—ghouls, ghosts, zombies maybe? Not...
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Can I do vacuum excavation or suction excavation myself?
An expert decision guide for contractors comparing self-hire with operated vacuum excavation Technically, vacuum excavation equipment can be hired without...
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Safety Benefits of Vacuum Excavation vs. Traditional Methods
Vacuum excavation can reduce excavation risk around buried utilities because soil is loosened and removed by controlled air or water...
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