Gateway to Cornwall — and the fastest vac ex response in the border area.
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
Launceston sits at the gateway between Cornwall and Devon, and its position on the A30 corridor makes it a key hub for utility infrastructure running across the peninsula — meaning service routes from multiple providers converge in and around the town. The historic market town centre, built on a hillside around the Norman castle, contains utilities laid to follow the natural contours of the town rather than any planned grid, making service location a challenge without vacuum excavation. The wider rural hinterland around Launceston is served by ageing water mains and agricultural drainage with limited digital records — circumstances where vacuum excavation is often the only safe way to verify what's in the ground before any digging begins. JAW Hire's proximity to Launceston from our Liskeard base means we can typically mobilise faster here than any other vac ex provider in the South West.
How JAW Hire is transforming excavation in Launceston
With our Liskeard base just down the A38, JAW Hire can have an operated vac ex machine on your Launceston site faster than any other South West provider.
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?
