Specialist vacuum excavation for the Somerset Levels' most demanding ground conditions.
Enhanced safety
Vacuum excavation significantly reduces the risk of damaging underground utilities, ensuring the safety of workers and preventing costly repairs.
Precise digging
With vacuum excavation, you can achieve precise digging with minimal disruption to the surrounding area, enabling more accurate excavation in tight or sensitive spaces.
Environmental protection
By utilising vacuum excavation, you can minimise environmental impact by reducing soil disturbance and preserving the integrity of the surrounding ecosystem.
Increased efficiency
Vacuum excavation offers faster and more efficient digging compared to traditional methods, allowing for quicker project completion and improved productivity.
Delve into the details
Bridgwater sits at the edge of the Somerset Levels, an environment that presents some of the most challenging ground conditions in the South West for any kind of underground work. The area's peat and alluvial soils are highly susceptible to disturbance, and the dense network of rhynes, drainage ditches, and pumping infrastructure that keeps the Levels dry requires great care during any excavation. Bridgwater's industrial heritage — including the former cellophane works and associated infrastructure — has left legacy underground assets that don't always appear on current utility records. The town is also the closest major settlement to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station construction project, generating significant demand for vacuum excavation from contractors working on the associated road, rail, and utility infrastructure upgrades across the area.
How JAW Hire is transforming excavation in Bridgwater
From the Levels' peat soils to the Hinkley Point C supply chain, our vac ex fleet is built for the unique demands of the Bridgwater area.
Frequently asked questions
Can you supply more than one operator?
Can JAW Hire assist with utility locating before performing the excavation?
Are there any permits or permissions required for vacuum excavation?
Can vacuum excavation be used for various construction and industrial projects?
How do I request the vacuum excavation service from JAW Hire?
Does JAW Hire provide trained operators for the vacuum excavation service?
Is vacuum excavation a safe method for locating underground utilities?
In which areas is vacuum excavation suitable?
