Remote-Hose Excavation
Reach tight, confined, and interior spaces the truck can't.
What It Is
When the jobsite can't fit a truck — inside a building, under a slab, around operating equipment, or deep in a trench — remote-hose excavation brings the power of hydrovac to the work. Our extended-reach hose systems deliver pressurized water and vacuum hundreds of feet from the truck.
Based in Carroll near Columbus, ABI Hydrovac serves contractors and utilities throughout Central Ohio. Powered by American Boring, our team brings 30+ years of underground construction experience to each project.
A remote-hose unit parks where access allows and runs a flexible hose to the actual dig point. The operator works the wand at the excavation site while the truck handles water and debris from a distance.
This makes hydrovac excavation possible inside facilities, in basements, around live equipment, and in any confined space where a full truck simply can't go.
Key Benefits
Why contractors choose hydrovac for this application.
Extended Reach
Hose runs of up to 300 feet reach deep into facilities and trenches.
Confined Space
Excavates where no truck could ever fit.
Indoor Capable
Works inside buildings and under slabs without truck access.
Clean
All spoil is vacuumed to the tank — no material left at the dig point.
The Process
How we deliver this service from call to clean site.
Stage the Truck
We position the truck at the closest accessible point.
Run the Hose
Flexible hose is routed to the excavation location.
Excavate
The operator works the wand at the dig point with full vacuum support.
Clear Out
All debris is hauled away in the truck's debris tank.
Common Questions
How far can the hose reach?
Our remote-hose units reach up to 300 feet from the truck.
Can you work inside an operating facility?
Yes — remote hose lets us excavate without shutting down surrounding operations.
Is it safe in confined spaces?
Yes — crews follow confined-space protocols and the spoil is continuously vacuumed away.
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Ready for remote-hose excavation?
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