China clay heritage means complex ground — our vac ex team knows how to handle it.
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
St Austell sits at the centre of Cornwall's historic china clay industry, and the legacy of over two centuries of extraction has left the ground beneath and around the town in a uniquely complex state. Disused clay workings, drainage adits, and industrial infrastructure from successive phases of mining create underground conditions that are significantly more unpredictable than in most other South West towns, and where vacuum excavation is essential for any groundworks near former industrial land. The town's Victorian and Edwardian utility infrastructure was laid out to serve a dense working population and has seen limited wholesale replacement, meaning service routes often follow the original contours of the town rather than any logical modern grid. The Eden Project and associated tourism development nearby has also driven infrastructure upgrades across the area, where sensitive ground conditions around former clay pits demand non-destructive excavation as standard.
How JAW Hire is transforming excavation in St Austell
From disused clay workings to the Eden Project's sensitive surroundings, our vac ex team understands St Austell's ground better than anyone.
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?
