Lea County, Southwest
Combination (Combo) Truck in Hobbs, NM
Jet and vacuum in a single rig.
Qualified combo service providers serving Hobbs and the surrounding Lea County area. One short request, competing quotes, no phone call required.
A combination (combo) truck brings a specific capability to Hobbs: 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 Lea 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 Hobbs project and qualified service providers near you send their own quotes, so you can weigh price, scheduling, and equipment in one step.
Local ground conditions in Hobbs
Hobbs sits in an arid, desert climate, which sets the seasonal window for excavation here. Ground around Hobbs runs to sandy, caliche and rocky, which shapes how quickly water- or air-based excavation cuts and how the spoil is handled. A local service provider prices around exactly these conditions, so the quote you get for a Hobbs job reflects how the ground actually digs here rather than a generic rate.
What a combo handles in Hobbs
- 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 Hobbs
Digging in Hobbs starts with a locate request to New Mexico One Call (811). New Mexico requires 2 working days notice; additional requirements in Permian Basin area. Qualified service providers in New Mexico build this step into the schedule so your Hobbs job stays compliant and safe around live lines.
Questions
Combination (Combo) Truck in Hobbs 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 Hobbs, NM?
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 Hobbs, sandy, caliche and rocky ground influences how quickly the work goes and therefore the total. Service providers price your specific Hobbs 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 Hobbs quickly?
Most combination (combo) truck jobs in Hobbs 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 Hobbs area?
Yes. Service providers matched through Vac Hotline run combination (combo) truck equipment across Hobbs and the surrounding Lea County area. Tell us your job site and we match it to crews who cover that location.