Safe utility location for Chippenham's rapidly expanding infrastructure.
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
Chippenham has seen rapid growth over the past two decades, with large housing estates and employment areas expanding the town significantly and bringing existing utility infrastructure under increasing pressure. The older parts of Chippenham — particularly around the town centre and river crossing — contain Victorian and Edwardian water, gas, and drainage infrastructure that sits alongside newer services added during the town's expansion, creating a congested underground environment. The River Avon running through the town adds complexity for any groundworks near the floodplain, where high water tables and flood risk infrastructure require careful non-destructive excavation. Chippenham's position on the main Great Western Railway line and the M4 corridor also makes it a utility hub for national network upgrades, where vacuum excavation is routinely specified to safely locate services along transport corridors.
How JAW Hire is transforming excavation in Chippenham
From the River Avon floodplain to the M4 corridor's utility networks, our vac ex team keeps Chippenham's construction sector safely ahead of what's underground.
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?
