Boonstra Excavation LLC

Proper water main replacement in Fort Collins hinges on speed. A lot of homeowners in the region have had a great deal of property damage to deal with as a result of their water main bursting during the winter or just caving in because the pipeline hasn’t been replaced in a long time. In all cases of water main damage that occurs under the surface, it’s very important to use the correct excavation methods to get the old water main unearthed, create a safe pathway for the water to flow off the property and replace the old water main with a new one. Because in some cases, turning off the water can result in many properties remaining without water for the duration of the project, water main replacement Fort Collins experts often use hydrovac or vacuum excavation services to get the job done faster. Hydrovac in particular is extremely efficient and fast, and it doesn’t damage the water main further. Using hydro excavation like that, your contractor can dig out the old pipe, replace it a...

The use of newer, less conventional methods of excavation has been a topic of debate among construction specialists for the past few years. Unlike in the past, methods like hydro and vacuum excavation have now emerged into the mainstream, and many contractors welcome their use due to their more accurate and less destructive ability to get the job done. Probably one of the most popular methods used by practiced excavation companies Loveland businesses is hydro excavation. As the name would suggest, this technique uses water to excavate more quickly, energetically and safely. Unlike a regular excavator, a hydrovac truck is actually very precise and “gentle” as it is less likely to damage pipes, cables and anything else that might be found underneath your property. Of course, hydro excavation isn’t entirely without destructive power, so it has to be used very carefully. Vacuum excavation, on the other hand, is similar to hydro excavation, however, the excavated material actually remain...

Excavators in Fort Collins have to deal with a lot of potential problems. Whether you’re trying to erect a new building, solve an issue having to do with underground utilities, or dig a foundation, you will likely have to hire them for their services. A lot of experts will tell you that, if you just try to get everything done on your own, it won’t work out too well. Unfortunately, even the most accomplished professionals can run into a lot of trouble down the line. One of them is hitting old utility lines that are not accounted for. It’s possible that a water main, power line or even a gas pipe might be running under your property without your knowledge. Old plans might not reflect new construction jobs, and if the excavator hits those utility lines, you’ll likely be the one who has to pay for the damage. Another problem has to do with disrupting the habitat of animals and destroying the roots of trees and plants. This becomes even more of a problem if the excavator hits the roots of...

When it comes to water main replacement in Fort Collins, Loveland or any of the surrounding regions within the state of Colorado, a very careful approach will be required. You have to make sure that your digging methods are adequate, that you work quickly to get the water main replaced before your property suffers too much damage, and that you are able to avoid any other utility lines that might be running underneath your property. The process of excavation will be one of the most important parts, since the excavation method used has to be strong enough to get through the hardened Colorado soil, but gentle enough to avoid causing further damage to the water main or anything else fragile that may be found underground. Other utilities are one thing, but you might also hit the roots of trees or bushes that might have extended to a great distance from the point where they are visibly located. Digging out your water main will require not only a careful approach, but also the knowledge and...