Our Services
Vacuum Excavation Services Across Brisbane & South East Queensland
Explore our full range of services below:
Vacuum Excavation (NDD)
Also known as Hydro Excavation, Vacuum Digging, or Non-Destructive Digging
Non-Destructive Digging (NDD) is a vital construction method that reduces the risk of harm to underground utilities and the environment.
We safely and efficiently expose services and cut trenches in confined areas for repairs or new installations, including digging for bollards, fences, footings, outdoor lighting, and water features.
Using vacuum and hydro technology, 5th Star Vacuum Excavations accurately locates utility lines while minimizing disruption to both infrastructure and nature.
Potholing Using Vacuum Excavation
Potholing by means of vacuum excavation is a recognised method for safeguarding underground utilities.
Upon identifying the presence of underground services, our team utilises vacuum excavation to safely expose and verify the exact location of these utilities. This process ensures that repairs, inspections, or subsequent mechanical excavations can be conducted without risk to existing services.
- Confirm utility depth and alignment
- Enable safe mechanical excavation
- Access areas inaccessible to conventional machinery
Electrical Trenching Via Vacuum Excavation
Additionally, NDD is widely valued for its ability to reduce the likelihood of accidental strikes on critical infrastructure, such as telecommunications, electrical, and gas lines.
By preventing costly service interruptions and enhancing onsite safety, this approach supports compliance with Australian standards and local council regulations. The precision of NDD makes it especially suitable for urban environments and sensitive locations where traditional digging methods pose heightened risks.
Liquid Drainage & Dewatering
Liquid drainage with a vacuum truck efficiently removes water from hard-to-reach spots like communication pits, manholes, tanks, and low areas. This rapid process keeps sites safe and ready for further work while minimizing delays.
We offer:
- Suction up to 50m away
- Quick removal from confined spaces
- Drainage for footings before concrete
- Removal and disposal of contaminated liquids
- Reduced project delays
Utility Pit Cleaning
We offer comprehensive pit cleaning solutions for NBN, electrical, and telecommunications infrastructure. Our vacuum units handle everything from water and sludge removal to clearing conduits, ensuring your site is ready for safe, efficient operations.
We offer:
• Suction up to 50m away
• Quick removal from confined spaces
• Underground infrastructure drainage
• Removal and disposal of contaminated liquids (asbestos pits)
• Reduced project delays
Drain Cleaning & Pipejet Rodding
Blocked pipes or 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
Electronic Service Location
Service Locating identifies and maps underground utilities before excavation or construction, allowing for utility alignment to be determined without digging.
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.
We offer:
• Accurate service detection
• No surface disruption
• Essential for pre-design and planning
Contaminated Waste Removal
5th Star Contaminated Waste Removal is a specialised service designed to safely extract, transport, and dispose of hazardous substances from industrial sites, commercial properties, and even residential locations. Using powerful vacuum trucks, trained operators can efficiently handle toxic waste such as chemicals, contaminated water, sludge, dangerous materials and contaminated soils.
Our contaminated waste removal services consist of:
• Utility pit dewatering and cleaning
• Septic systems cleaning
• Grease traps cleaning
• Oily water removal
• Oil spill recovery
• Chemical waste removal
• Contaminated soil removal
• Asbestos contaminated soil removal
• PFAS removal
After-Hours & Night Work
We are available after hours to support local councils, civil contractors, road contractors and TMR working after hours. This is especially valuable for projects on major roads and precincts where night work avoids disruption.
We offer:
• A dependable service
• Flexible scheduling
• Back up support
• Thorough documentation and safety requirements
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.