Utility Clearance
Air Vacuum Excavation
Gregg Drilling operates air vacuum excavation systems primarily for utility clearance before drilling activities commence. It is standard practice to either hand auger or air-vac a borehole location to anywhere from 5-10ft below ground surface. This confirms that no utilities are present and drilling activities can commence. Any utility clearance is performed only after obtaining a USA ticket number and noting marked utility locations.
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How Air Vacuum Excavation Works:
Air-vacuum works by forcing out high-velocity, supersonic air to explode the soil from within for easy vacuuming and quick backfilling. The vacuum excavation system utilizes kinetic energy in a high velocity air stream to penetrate, expand, and break up soil. The loosened chunks of soil and rocks are then removed from the hole with a powerful vacuum and are ready for quick backfilling. This system offers higher performance in most soils, which means greater efficiency and lower cost for you. Air vacuum excavation turns a backbreaking and dangerous job into a fast, simple, safe and cost effective process.
Digs faster than water in most soils
Collected spoils remain dry for fast, efficient backfilling
Eliminates mud disposal problems
Safer for utilities and operator
Air won’t damage road base
Applications
- Underground Utility Location Verifications
- Natural Gas Pipeline Bell Joint Leak Repair
- Cathodic Protection Installation
- Gas or Water Line Service Terminations or Installations
- Manway and Valve Box Cleaning/Maintenance
Gregg Drilling Specifications
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Air Vacuum Excavation Services
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Direct Push & Limited Access Services
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CPT Services – Truck Mounted
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Hollow-stem Auger Drilling Services
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Rotary Drilling
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We’re ready for you
With over 40 years experience drilling in California and surrounding states, Gregg Drilling can handle any size project. We hope to demonstrate our value through quality equipment, knowledgeable and experienced personnel and our exceptional safety standards.