# Samuel Hydrovac

> Bathurst's specialist hydrovac and drain clearing crew. One truck, two services: hydro excavation and high-pressure drain clearing, delivered by qualified operators across Bathurst, Orange, Oberon, Lithgow, Blayney, Cowra, and regional NSW.

Samuel Hydrovac is a locally owned hydrovac and drain clearing business based in Oberon NSW, servicing the Bathurst region and central-western NSW. Services include non-destructive hydro excavation (potholing, trenching, vacuum excavation) and high-pressure drain clearing for councils, civil contractors, utilities, plumbers, timber mills, and private property owners. Operators are licensed, experienced, and run modern compliant equipment. Same-day quotes available.

## Services

- **Potholing**: Safe, precise vacuum excavation to expose buried utilities before major works begin. Prevents costly service strikes on civil, council, and utility projects. High-pressure water breaks up soil; vacuum extracts it with no mechanical contact.

- **Trenching**: Non-destructive hydrovac trenching alongside live pipes, cables, and conduits. Clean, accurate trenches for new infrastructure without risk to surrounding services.

- **Drain Clearing**: High-pressure water jetting to clear blocked and slow-running drains. Priced per metre with upfront quotes so clients know the cost before work starts. Carried out by qualified plumbers.

- **Vacuum Excavation**: High-pressure water and vacuum suction to remove soil for site preparation, tight-access excavation, utility exposure, and industrial waste removal. Reaches areas where conventional excavators cannot safely operate.

## Industries Served

- Local councils and public infrastructure projects
- Civil contractors and construction sites
- Utility and telecommunications providers
- Plumbers requiring non-destructive excavation support
- Timber mills and forestry operations needing site waste removal

## Service Areas

Bathurst, Orange, Oberon, Lithgow, Blayney, Cowra, and regional NSW.

## Contact

- **Phone**: 0438 802 509
- **Email**: samuelhydrovac@gmail.com
- **Address**: 60A Scotia Ave, Oberon NSW 2785
- **Quote form**: https://ask-question.typeform.com/to/qxwlvzGk

## Opening Hours

Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/)
- [Potholing](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/potholing)
- [Trenching](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/trenching)
- [Drain Clearing](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/drain-clearing)
- [Vacuum Excavation](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/vacuum-excavation)
- [Industries Overview](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries)
- [Hydrovac for Councils](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries/councils)
- [Hydrovac for Civil Contractors](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries/civil-contractors)
- [Hydrovac for Timber Mills](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries/timber-mills)
- [Hydrovac for Plumbers](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries/plumbers)
- [Hydrovac for Construction](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries/construction)
- [Hydrovac for Utilities](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/industries/utilities)
- [Gallery](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/gallery)
- [About](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/about)
- [Contact](https://samuelhydrovac.com.au/contact)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is hydrovac excavation?**
Hydrovac excavation uses high-pressure water to break up soil and a powerful vacuum to extract it. There is no mechanical contact with underground services, which eliminates the risk of striking buried pipes, cables, and conduits, making it far safer than conventional mechanical digging near live infrastructure.

**What is potholing and when is it needed?**
Potholing creates a small test pit over a buried service to visually confirm its location and depth before major excavation begins. It is required on most council, utility, and civil projects where the exact position of underground assets is uncertain.

**What is the difference between hydrovac and a regular excavator?**
A standard excavator uses a mechanical bucket which can strike and damage buried services. Hydrovac uses water and suction only. There is no mechanical contact with underground infrastructure, making it the safe choice wherever pipes, cables, or conduits are present.

**How is drain clearing priced?**
Samuel Hydrovac prices drain clearing per metre. Clients receive a clear quote before work starts and the cost does not change based on how long the job takes. This removes the uncertainty of open-ended hourly rates.

**What areas do you service?**
Samuel Hydrovac operates across Bathurst, Orange, Oberon, Lithgow, Blayney, Cowra, and regional NSW. Call 0438 802 509 to confirm availability for a specific location.

**Do you work with local councils?**
Yes. Samuel Hydrovac regularly works alongside local councils on road maintenance, stormwater, and public infrastructure projects. Equipment and operators meet council compliance and safety requirements.

**Can you work in tight or restricted spaces?**
Yes. Vacuum excavation equipment is compact enough to reach confined areas, narrow easements, and congested service corridors where excavators cannot safely operate.

**How quickly can I get a quote?**
Same-day quotes are available. Call 0438 802 509 or submit the quote form at https://ask-question.typeform.com/to/qxwlvzGk and the team will respond as quickly as possible.