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title: "Vacuum Excavation & Vac Truck Hire Across South East Queensland"
description: "Vacuum excavation and vac truck hire across Brisbane, Gold Coast and SEQ for service exposure, potholing, trench support and material recovery."
canonical: "https://www.vac-it.com.au/services/vacuum-excavation"
last_modified: "2026-08-03"
language: "en-AU"
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# Vacuum Excavation & Vac Truck Hire Across South East Queensland

Expose underground assets, support trenching and recover spoil with VACIT vacuum excavation crews and vac trucks across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and wider SEQ.

## Key points

- Service exposure and potholing
- Trench, pit and civil works support
- Wet material and spoil recovery
- Planned and urgent work, 24/7

## Expose services before higher-risk work begins

Vacuum excavation removes loosened soil and spoil through a suction hose, giving crews a controlled way to pothole and expose underground services before mechanical excavation, drilling or construction continues.

The method is also suited to trench support, pit clean-outs and material recovery where access, existing infrastructure or site controls make conventional excavation difficult.

## Match the truck to the access and material

VACIT operates a range of custom-built vacuum units, including compact trucks for tight access and larger-capacity units for demanding excavation and loading work. Truck position, hose distance, material type, volume and disposal needs all affect the right setup.

## Plan the next stage, not only the excavation

Tell the team what needs to be exposed, what follows the potholing and how the site can be accessed. That helps VACIT plan the crew, vacuum unit, water, spoil handling and any locating support before work starts.

## Details to include with an enquiry

- Site address and preferred timing
- Truck access and estimated hose distance
- Known services, BYDA plans or marked assets
- Material, depth, volume and disposal needs
- Photos of the work and access areas
- The trade or activity that follows exposure

## Frequently asked questions

### What is vacuum excavation used for?

Vacuum excavation is used for exposing underground services, potholing, trenching support, pit clean-outs, site clean-up and works where mechanical excavation carries a higher strike risk.

### What size vacuum truck does my job need?

It depends on access, hose distance, material, water requirements and the volume to be recovered. Send VACIT the site details and photos so the team can match a suitable unit to the job.

### Where does VACIT provide vacuum excavation?

VACIT services Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Sunshine Coast and surrounding South East Queensland locations.

## Contact VACIT

- Phone: [0439 761 096](tel:0439761096)
- Email: [info@vac-it.com.au](mailto:info@vac-it.com.au)
- Online enquiry: [Request a quote](https://www.vac-it.com.au/request-a-quote)

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