While many places on Earth have dirt or asphalt roads that are maintained, more remote locations aren’t so lucky, especially in the north. Some of these locations rely on roads made of ice to be able to travel freely and ensure that goods and services are able to reach people regularly. So, what goes into […]
Anytime anything goes wrong with sewage, it can easily turn a bad day into a much worse one. This is especially true if the thing that goes wrong is that you have to deal with a frozen septic tank. That might not sound so bad at first glance. Sure it’s frozen, but how does that […]
There are a lot of different tools that go into making buildings to stand for the test of time, but one often overlooked tool is the vacuum truck. Perfect for a wide variety of sensitive digging operations, hydro vacuum trucks can perform hydro excavation in Fort St. John and really any other city. What is Hydro excavation? […]
Different kinds of stone will always have their uses, especially gravel. Today, gravel is used in many different ways, driveways, paths, and occasionally getting sucked up by a combo vac truck for daylighting. We explore the many uses for gravel and the best types you should consider for each use below. Digging Flower Beds With […]
Cities always have limited budgets to deal with maintenance costs, which is why any option that saves time and money is of immediate interest to them. One of the best options are industrial hydrovacs. These trucks are often chosen for daylighting due to their precision and ability to accurately excavate an area. Because of their dual combo of […]
There are many methods of excavating land, but few are as non-destructive as vacuum excavation. Done through the use of vacuum trucks or “hydrovac” trucks, hydro excavation is a popular choice for sensitive digging operations. What is vacuum excavation used for and what even is a vacuum truck? We have the answers to those questions and more below. What Is Vacuum Excavation Used for and What […]
You’ve likely seen them around your city at one time like a high school friend you see every few years randomly in the grocery store, but for the most part, they generally go unnoticed. We’re talking about vacuum trucks. These vehicles are immensely important in crucial operations and transportation and even rescue situations. So if you’re wondering “what is a combo vac truck?” good news, we have the […]
When you first see the word “excavation” you might immediately associate it with an excavator, but there are other methods of excavation that can work much better. Hydro excavation trucks or “hydrovacs”, are one such method. Industrial hydrovac operations are perfect for precise excavation due to how a hydro excavation truck works. Unlike excavators that rely on metal blades, hydro excavation trucks use a high–pressure hose and vacuum combination to […]
Oil and gas are known for being hazardous, that’s why it’s vitally important when oilfield hauling is done it’s done so safely. Both of these resources are crucial to many different applications— from the gasoline industry to heating homes. The pipelines that run oil and gas to many different places in Canada need to be properly maintained to keep these applications going. Both resources are multi-million […]
Northern Vac Services values providing safe use of our services. These are, and will continue to be, challenging days. As such, we are taking several steps to minimize the chances of exposure to the virus in order to protect everyone and keep both our employees and clients safe. Following the advice being given by BC’s Provincial […]