Hydro Excavation Services: A Smarter Way to Dig

Less damage. Less stress. More precision.

Excavation doesn’t have to mean torn-up lawns, broken landscaping, or weeks of disruption.
Mytan Contracting uses modern hydro excavation methods to complete underground work with greater accuracy, less mess, and less impact on your property.

What Is Hydro Excavation?

Hydro excavation (often called hydrovac excavation) uses pressurized water to break up soil, which is then removed using a powerful vacuum system.

Instead of tearing through the ground with heavy mechanical equipment, hydro excavation allows us to carefully and precisely remove soil only where needed.

This method is widely used for:

Exposing underground utilities
Water line repairs and replacements
Drainage work
Sensitive or tight-access areas

Why Homeowners Prefer Hydro Excavation

1. Less Damage to Your Property

Traditional excavation often requires wide trenches, heavy equipment, and unnecessary disruption to lawns, driveways, and landscaping.

Hydro excavation:

Removes only the soil required
Preserves surrounding ground
Reduces the need for restoration and repairs afterward

The result: less mess, less cost, and less stress.

2. Safer Around Underground Utilities

Striking a buried utility can cause major delays, safety risks, and unexpected costs.

Hydro excavation is non-destructive, making it ideal for safely exposing:

Water lines
Sewer lines
Electrical and gas utilities

The controlled process significantly reduces the risk of accidental damage.

3. Faster, More Efficient Work

Because hydro excavation is precise:

Less digging is required
Repairs can be completed sooner
Cleanup is faster

That means your project moves forward with fewer delays and less disruption to your day-to-day life.

4. Ideal for Confined or Sensitive Areas

Hydro excavation equipment allows work to be done:

In tight spaces
Near structures or foundations
Under landscaping, decks, or walkways

This flexibility is not possible with traditional excavation methods.

5. Works Year-Round – Even in Winter

Frozen ground doesn’t stop emergencies or planned projects.

Mytan Contracting’s hydro excavation uses heated water, allowing us to cut through frozen soil safely and effectively during cold conditions. This makes hydro excavation a reliable solution year-round in the East Kootenays.

Hydro Excavation vs Traditional Excavation

Traditional Excavation

Large trenches
Heavy equipment
Higher risk of utility damage
More restoration required
Greater disruption to property