Non-destructive excavation for a cathedral city with centuries of buried history.
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
Salisbury's medieval city centre — including the close surrounding the cathedral — requires exceptional care when any groundworks are undertaken, with archaeological constraints and heritage protection orders covering large parts of the city. Beneath the surface, Roman and medieval water management systems intermingle with Victorian utilities in ways that aren't fully mapped, making vacuum excavation the only responsible approach for any exploratory or utility works in central areas. Salisbury's military hinterland on the Plain also generates specialist requirements: MOD and defence infrastructure projects around Larkhill, Bulford, and Tidworth regularly require vacuum excavation to locate and expose buried services in areas where documentation is restricted. The A36 corridor connecting Salisbury to Southampton is also subject to ongoing utilities maintenance where vac ex minimises disruption to a key trunk route.
How JAW Hire is transforming excavation in Salisbury
From the medieval cathedral close to the MOD's Salisbury Plain sites, our vac ex team brings precision to every dig.
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?
