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Vacuum excavation has swiftly become the preferred method for excavation projects across a multitude of industries due to its numerous advantages. This cutting-edge technology is especially valuable in urban environments, where the ground has often been previously disturbed and is well-suited for excavation. By minimising the risk of damage to live services, vacuum excavation helps avoid costly mistakes that could result in millions of pounds in damages.<\/p>\n
Safety is a primary concern, as suction excavation greatly reduces the risk of accidental cable strikes and other hazards associated with traditional excavation methods. Efficiency is another major advantage, as suction excavators can clear ground more rapidly than manual excavation techniques, ultimately saving both time and money. In addition, vacuum excavation is more environmentally friendly, as it requires less ground disturbance and produces significantly less airborne dust.<\/p>\n
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These benefits have led to the widespread adoption of vacuum excavation across various industries, including but not limited to the ones listed below. If you\u2019re considering whether vacuum excavation is the right solution for your project, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to our team of experienced excavation specialists today. They can provide expert advice and guidance tailored to your specific needs and industry requirements.<\/p>\n
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The excavation process involves both shifting and removing soil and rock from an area where construction is going to take place. There is more to it than this as it can include clearing an area through drilling, grading, and trenching. Each project will involve using heavy machines and equipment such as bulldozers and excavators.<\/span><\/p>\n Project:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Railway Bridge Ballast Removal<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#519643″ header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pier-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/refinery-11.jpg” alt=”refinery” title_text=”refinery-11″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Our highly skilled operators are stationed throughout the country, working across gas sites and various refineries. 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PIER teams are all au fait with operational requirements, airside driver passed and security cleared. 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In a swift but safe manner, just one machine can excavate, contain and remove all excess materials from the area. 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Our vehicles have the unique capability via the remote nozzles to work at huge depth and considerable distance, which is an added safety advantage for the operator. 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Suction excavation is perfectly safe to use and has proven to be safer and more productive than traditional methods by reducing risk and producing a better-finished area.<\/span><\/p>\n Project:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Safer Suction Excavation For A Substation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#519643″ header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pier-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/utilit-11.jpg” alt=”Utility” title_text=”utilit-11″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n PIER can offer a reliable suction excavation service across many utility services. This tends to be a preferred option with many as it is the safest method whilst limiting the size of the operation in naturally congested environments. Areas such as construction sites<\/a>, residential areas, or highways do not need numerous large and bulky machines congregating when one can do the job.<\/p>\n Project:\u00a0Water Meter Installations<\/a><\/p>\n Project:\u00a0Water Treatment Plant<\/a><\/p>\n Project:\u00a0Cable Relocation in Somerset<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#519643″ header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pier-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gas-11.jpg” alt=”Gas” title_text=”gas-11″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No matter what the level of gas pressure you are working around, it is still a dangerous situation for any operative or asset. PIER places safety at the top of its priorities for every job. Suction excavation use, over alternative methods, is the safest way to operate around gas as you do not have to break the ground by digging or using any tools.<\/span><\/p>\n Project:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Gas Utilities<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Project:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Supporting a Gas Upgrade<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#519643″ header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pier-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/material-11.jpg” alt=”Material” title_text=”material-11″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n PIER is a versatile and adaptable company that adopts a can-do attitude towards any task presented or customer request. Our high-spec equipment is able to extract material from height, depth, and distance making it suitable for a large cross-section of specialist jobs and unique projects be it basements, reservoir slabs, industrial filters, fuel storage tanks, or roof areas.<\/span><\/p>\n Project:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>A Tracked-Vac Trip to the Beach<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Project:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>An Old Culvert<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px|30px|20px|30px|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#0059a1″ box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#519643″ header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.pier-uk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/woodbark-11.jpg” alt=”Woodbark” title_text=”woodbark-11″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Vacuum excavation uses a high-power vacuum suction system to excavate wood bark or coconut fibres. The technique uses a jet of air to loosen bark, rather than heavy machinery or handheld tools.\u00a0 After loosening, the bark is extracted from the sub-surface through an air vacuum hose, which transports it to an onboard spoil\/debris tank for disposal.<\/span><\/p>\n Project:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Car Park Ground Mesh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ custom_padding=”40px||40px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#519643″ header_2_font_size=”32px” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” border_color_left=”#519643″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nRefineries<\/h2>\n
Airports<\/h2>\n
Highways<\/h2>\n
Civil Engineering<\/h2>\n
Sub Stations<\/h2>\n
Utilities<\/h2>\n
Gas<\/h2>\n
Specialist Material\/Unique Projects<\/h2>\n
Removal of Wood Bark & Coconut Fibres<\/h2>\n
The Importance of Choosing the Right Vacuum Excavation Company<\/h2>\n