Our Services
Specialist Vacuum Excavation Services Across Brisbane & South East Queensland
At 5th Star Vacuum Excavation, we deliver fast, safe, and damage-free excavation solutions across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and SE Queensland. Whether you’re working near underground utilities or need rapid pit cleaning after hours, we bring precision, compliance, and peace of mind to your project.
Explore our full range of services below:
Vacuum Excavation (NDD)
Also known as Hydro Excavation, Vacuum Digging, or Non-Destructive Digging, this is the safest method for exposing underground services without risk of damage.
Our high-powered vacuum systems cut through soil and debris to safely reveal pipes, cables, and conduits — making it ideal for construction sites, utility works, and civil projects.
✅ Protect underground infrastructure
✅ Reduce downtime and costly repairs
✅ Ideal for confined or hard-to-access sites
Potholing & Trenching
After locating underground services, our team safely potholes or trenches with vacuum excavation to expose them for inspection, repair, or new installation.
✅ Confirm utility depth and alignment
✅ Enable safe mechanical excavation
✅ Reach areas standard machines can’t
Liquid Drainage & Dewatering
We remove unwanted water from communication pits, manholes, tanks, and low-lying areas, even when access is difficult.
✅ Suction from up to 50m away
✅ Fast removal from confined spaces
✅ Minimize project delays
Draw String Installation in Conduits
Need to install draw ropes over long distances? We use vacuum extraction to install draw strings in conduits up to 150 metres long — quickly and efficiently.
✅ No need for manual feeding
✅ Perfect for electricians and data cabling
✅ Works in both new and existing pipes
Electronic Service Location
Using state-of-the-art locators, we detect and map underground utilities without digging. This step helps plan around existing assets and prevent accidental strikes before excavation begins.
✅ Accurate service detection
✅ No surface disruption
✅ Essential for pre-design and planning
Pipe Jet Rodding
Blocked conduits? Our jet rodding service uses a rotary jetting nozzle to clear tree roots, sludge, and other obstructions — all without damaging the pipe or conduit.
✅ Clear blockages quickly
✅ Safe on infrastructure
✅ Ideal for NBN, telco, and drainage lines
Utility Pit Cleaning
We provide full pit cleaning services for NBN, electrical, and telecommunications pits.
From removing water and sludge to clearing conduits, our vacuum units prepare your site for safe and efficient work.
✅ Keep pits clean and operational
✅ Essential before cabling and upgrades
✅ Quick turnaround times
After-Hours & Night Work
Our team is available after hours to support civil and road contractors working during off-peak times. This is especially valuable for projects on major roads and precincts where night work avoids disruption.
✅ Flexible scheduling
✅ Ideal for motorway & rail projects
✅ Less impact on public areas
Emergency Call-Outs – 24/7
Got an urgent job? Our vacuum excavation experts are ready to respond quickly across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.
Call us during business hours:
1300 203 665 (7:00am – 3:30pm)
After-hours emergency?
0419 654 220
Why Choose 5th Star?
Fully trained & certified operators
Modern, high-capacity vacuum units
Local, fast, and flexible
Trusted by councils, builders & civil contractors
Let’s get your site working safely and efficiently.
📞 Contact us now for a free quote or to book a job.