Don’t get caught out and be left with an expensive hole in the ground, make sure you choose a reliable vacuum excavation hire in Brisbane that ticks all the boxes.
Operating a vacuum excavator vehicle or ‘sucker truck’ requires skill, training and experience. When hiring a contractor, you must ensure they can reliably manage your project and properly operate complex machinery. Here’s a guide to help you identify the right contractor.
Do they have the correct License?
Make sure they have the required license to operate vacuum excavation contractor equipment. They should hold a Government-mandated qualification or license. Ensure it’s current.
Experience counts
The last thing you want is a contractor with little experience passing themselves off as an expert. Don’t be afraid to ask about their previous projects and read online reviews or testimonials. This can save you a lot of money and heartache.
How long will it take to complete the project?
A great price is one thing but will it be done to your schedule. The length of your vacuum excavation contractor project depends on many factors, such as ground type and accessibility (i.e. when it’s required in a small space). Sandy soil will take a lot less time to dig through than a rocky surface.
As with any construction project, you want a contractor who’s honest and upfront about timeframes and costs. You want them to listen to any concerns you have and provide innovative suggestions and solutions.
Health & safety policies
The last thing you want is an injury to occur during the excavation. You want to be sure the contractor you choose is ethical, prioritising the safety of everyone involved, including themselves, their employees and anyone directly impacted by work on the site.
Ask the contractor if they have best practice certification and what their commitment is to health and safety.
Do they have insurance cover?
Don’t mess around, make sure you excavator hire in Brisbane contractor with adequate insurance, mainly public liability insurance. This protects you from the cost of any worst-case scenarios, such as someone being injured, or damage to your property occurring during the project. A professional contractor should also have professional indemnity insurance for legal protection.
Always ask the contractor for copies of these insurance policies before signing, and ensure that they are current.
Want to know more?
Call our friendly team at TVE – Park Ridge South on 07 3802 2229 and we’ll be happy to answer your questions and arrange a free quote.