Greater Vancouver County, Western Canada
Combination (Combo) Truck in Surrey, BC
Jet and vacuum in a single rig.
Qualified combo service providers serving Surrey and the surrounding Greater Vancouver County area. One short request, competing quotes, no phone call required.
A combination (combo) truck brings a specific capability to Surrey: a combo truck pairs high-pressure water jetting with vacuum recovery, so it can clear a sewer or pipe and remove the debris in one trip. It is the most versatile unit in the fleet. For construction and municipal work across Greater Vancouver County, it is often the right tool for the job.
A combination truck (commonly "combo" or "vactor") carries both a high-pressure water jetting system and a vacuum recovery system on one chassis. Tell us about your Surrey project and qualified service providers near you send their own quotes, so you can weigh price, scheduling, and equipment in one step.
How the ground digs around Surrey
Surrey sits in a mild, wet oceanic climate, which sets the seasonal window for excavation here. Ground around Surrey runs to alluvial and clay, which shapes how quickly water- or air-based excavation cuts and how the spoil is handled. Crews that work Greater Vancouver County know how this ground behaves, which is why a local quote beats a generic rate for any Surrey dig.
What a combo handles in Surrey
- Sanitary and storm sewer cleaning
- Catch-basin and culvert clean-out
- Hydro jetting of blocked pipe
- Lift-station and wet-well maintenance
- Hydro excavation (combo-rated units)
- Grease and root removal
Before you dig in Surrey
Digging in Surrey starts with a locate request to BC 1 Call (1-800-474-6886). British Columbia requires 3 full working days notice for utility locates under WorkSafeBC OHS Regulation Part 20. Qualified service providers in British Columbia build this step into the schedule so your Surrey job stays compliant and safe around live lines.
Questions
Combination (Combo) Truck in Surrey FAQ
What is a combination (combo) truck?
A combo truck combines a high-pressure water jetter and a vacuum on one chassis. It cleans sewers, storm lines, and catch basins by jetting the debris loose and vacuuming it up in the same visit. Many combo units can also perform hydro excavation.
Can a combo truck do hydrovac excavation?
Combo-rated units can. The same high-pressure water and vacuum systems used for sewer cleaning can pothole and daylight utilities. If excavation is the main task, a dedicated hydrovac truck is purpose-built for it.
How much does a combination (combo) truck cost in Surrey, BC?
Vacuum truck work is typically billed by the hour, and the rate varies with soil, site access, water and disposal needs, and how far the service provider travels. Around Surrey, alluvial and clay ground influences how quickly the work goes and therefore the total. Service providers price your specific Surrey job rather than a flat rate. Submit it through Vac Hotline and qualified combo crews near you send competing quotes.
Can I get a combo in Surrey quickly?
Most combination (combo) truck jobs in Surrey can be scheduled within days, and urgent work often sooner, depending on service provider availability. Describe your job and local crews respond with timing and a quote.
Do service providers bring a combo to the Surrey area?
Yes. Service providers matched through Vac Hotline run combination (combo) truck equipment across Surrey and the surrounding Greater Vancouver County area. Tell us your job site and we match it to crews who cover that location.