How much does it cost to hire a vac truck in Sydney?
Vac truck rates in Sydney vary depending on job duration, site access, location and the type of excavation required. Pro Expose Hydro Vacs provides upfront quotes for every job so you know the full cost before work begins. Our rates cover the operator, equipment, water supply and spoil disposal with no hidden fees. Call 0438 498 274 for a quote tailored to your specific job.
Are vac truck rates charged hourly or daily?
Pro Expose offers both hourly and daily vac truck rates depending on the scope of work. Short jobs such as a single pothole or service exposure are typically quoted on an hourly basis with a minimum charge. Larger projects like multi-point trenching or full-day civil programs are quoted at a daily rate which often works out more cost-effective for extended bookings.
What is included in the vac truck rate?
Every vac truck rate from Pro Expose includes the vacuum truck, an experienced operator, high-pressure water supply, all excavation equipment and standard spoil removal from site. There are no call-out fees, no fuel surcharges and no hidden extras. The price quoted is the price you pay.
Why do vac truck rates vary between companies?
Vac truck rates differ because not all quotes include the same items. Some operators charge separately for spoil disposal, travel time, water refills or minimum hire periods. Others quote a low hourly rate but add surcharges on the invoice. Pro Expose bundles everything into one transparent rate so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Is spoil disposal included in the vac truck rate?
Yes. Standard spoil disposal is included in every Pro Expose vac truck rate. Excavated material is loaded into the onboard tank and transported to a licensed disposal facility at no additional charge. Additional tipping fees may apply only if the spoil contains contaminated material that requires specialist disposal.
How can I get the best vac truck rate for my job?
The best way to get a competitive vac truck rate is to provide clear job details upfront. Let us know the suburb, the type of work needed, the approximate number of excavation points and whether there are any access restrictions. Having a Dial Before You Dig plan ready also speeds up the quoting process. Call 0438 498 274 or text a photo of the site for the fastest response.
How much does vac truck hire cost in Sydney?
Sydney vac truck hire is typically charged hourly for short jobs and at a day rate for full-shift programs. Pro Expose rates are competitive across the Sydney market and bundled wet hire, which means the operator, water, vacuum, spoil tank and standard disposal are all included in the one number. There is no separate call-out fee. Most residential potholes wrap inside two hours. Full-day civil programs run an eight-hour day rate. Call 0438 498 274 or send the suburb, scope and access details for a written quote within business hours.
Do you charge for travel time from your Merrylands depot?
Standard Greater Sydney metro jobs do not carry a separate travel charge. Merrylands sits central-west, so Parramatta, Hills District, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and North Shore are all within standard reach. Edge-of-metro work (Penrith west, Sutherland south, Northern Beaches north) may carry a small mobilisation fee, which we always quote upfront before booking. We never tack travel onto the invoice after the job. If a quote does not mention travel, there is none.
Is spoil disposal included in your vac truck rates?
Yes. Standard spoil disposal at a licensed Sydney facility is included in every Pro Expose hourly and day rate. The spoil goes from the tank into the disposal stream without you seeing a separate line item. The exception is contaminated material (asbestos-affected, hydrocarbon-affected, or material requiring tested classification under NSW EPA waste codes) which scales separately based on the test result and the receiving facility. We will flag any contamination risk on inspection before pricing it.
What is the difference between wet hire and dry hire?
Wet hire means the truck arrives with our operator running it. The hourly rate covers the truck, the equipment, the operator, fuel and water. Dry hire means you take the truck and run it yourself with your own crew. Pro Expose only offers wet hire because vac truck operation is a trained role under NSW workplace safety guidelines and most insurers will not cover dry-hire vacuum excavation. Wet hire keeps liability with us and the job moving fast.
Do I need a Dial Before You Dig plan before vac excavation?
Yes. A current Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) plan is required before any excavation in NSW, including hydro vac potholing. The plan identifies registered underground assets at the site so we can locate before we dig. DBYD requests are free and usually return within two business days. If you do not have a plan, we can guide you through the request process or, on emergency callouts, lodge a same-day priority enquiry. We never break ground without sighting the plan.
How long does a typical pothole job take?
A single residential pothole to expose one buried service typically wraps inside one to two hours on site. That includes setup, dig, photograph, depth measurement, backfill and reinstatement. Multi-point civil potholing across one site usually runs four to eight hours depending on access and how many services are being exposed. Hard clay, deep services or tight side-gate access can add time. We quote duration honestly upfront so you can plan around it.
Do you have a minimum booking duration?
Yes. Pro Expose has a short minimum booking at the standard hourly rate. After the minimum, we bill in 30-minute increments. The minimum exists because mobilising a truck and crew across Sydney has a real fixed cost regardless of how short the job is. For very small jobs (single quick service exposure on a tight residential block) we can sometimes combine your booking with another nearby job to share the mobilisation. Call 0438 498 274 to ask about combined bookings or for a written quote.
Are weekend and after-hours rates more expensive?
Saturday by appointment usually runs at standard or close to standard rates, depending on availability. Sunday work, public holidays and after-hours (before 7am or after 5pm weekdays) carry an uplift above the standard hourly that we confirm on the phone before dispatch. Genuine 24/7 emergency callouts (burst water main, gas leak exposure, drain backup that cannot wait) are dispatched at an emergency rate, always confirmed with you on the phone before the truck moves. No surprises on the invoice. Call 0438 498 274 any time for an after-hours or emergency quote.
How much does hydro excavation cost in Sydney?
Hydro excavation is priced on the same basis as vac truck hire: access, depth, spoil volume and job duration. Because it is the same equipment and crew, the hydro excavation cost is built from one bundled wet-hire rate covering the operator, water, vacuum, spoil tank and standard disposal, with no call-out fee. Pro Expose does not quote a figure sight-unseen; instead we provide an upfront written quote with no hidden fees, dispatched from Merrylands, once we know the suburb, scope and access for the job.
