Winter imposes major constraints on construction sites, municipal infrastructures and industrial facilities. Freezing of soil, pipes and surfaces can slow down or even completely immobilize critical operations. In this context, professional thawing and de-icing services become essential to ensure continuity of work and limit the impact of winter conditions.
At Excavac, we support contractors, municipalities and infrastructure managers with high-performance thawing solutions tailored to the realities of the field. Backed by a fleet of specialized, custom-built trucks equipped with high-capacity burners of up to 2,000,000 BTUs, our team can intervene effectively in even the most demanding environments.
The impact of frost on construction sites and infrastructures
When cold weather sets in, freezing quickly becomes a risk factor for operations. A frozen pipe can interrupt the supply of water or sanitary services. A slab or concreting area frozen by the cold can delay critical stages of the worksite. Icy surfaces also increase worker safety risks and complicate work logistics.
Without rapid, controlled intervention, these situations can lead to major delays, additional costs and damage to infrastructure. Using professional de-icing methods not only restores working conditions, but does so in a safe and controlled manner.
Hot water de-icing: a robust solution for demanding environments
Hot water de-icing is a particularly effective method for rapidly removing large accumulations of ice or snow. Thanks to equipment designed to deliver high heat output, Excavac is able to rapidly melt ice masses that impede the progress of work.
Our trucks are equipped with burners of up to 2,000,000 BTUs, combined with water tanks with a capacity of up to 1,500 gallons. A recovery system can also handle up to 2,000 gallons of melted water, ensuring uninterrupted service even during periods of intense cold.
This approach is particularly well suited to construction sites, concrete surfaces, building entrances and municipal infrastructures requiring rapid return to service.
Dry steam de-icing: precision and control in sensitive areas
In certain contexts, the use of water must be limited to protect surrounding equipment or structures. In such cases, dry steam de-icing is the ideal solution, offering an excellent compromise between efficiency and control.
Excavac’s custom-designed steam de-icing units deliver thermal power of up to 2,000,000 BTUs, and can feed several hoses simultaneously. This technology ensures rapid, uniform ice melting, while reducing water input.
Dry steam is particularly suitable for mechanical environments, electrical components, confined spaces or any area where humidity could pose a problem. It preserves infrastructure integrity while rapidly restoring working conditions.
Pipe thawing: an essential intervention to restore services
Frozen pipes are one of the most critical issues in winter. Whether for drinking water, water mains, sanitary or storm sewers, or septic tanks, a frozen pipe can paralyze a worksite or compromise the safety of a building.
Excavac applies advanced pipe thawing techniques to residential, commercial and municipal water inlets. Our equipment allows ice to melt progressively and safely, reducing the risk of cracked or broken pipes.
The objective is clear: to restore throughput quickly, limit interruptions and enable normal business operations to resume.
Surface de-icing: preparing the ground for further work
Frozen surfaces are a major obstacle to the progress of winter projects. Surface de-icing is an effective way of preparing work areas to meet deadlines, even in the coldest weather.
Excavac de-ices concrete slabs, reinforcement, formwork, concreting areas and other critical surfaces. By combining different techniques, including hot water, dry steam and snow removal, we ensure uniform and safe surface preparation.
This approach also makes it possible to adjust the temperature of the materials, a decisive factor in guaranteeing the quality of the work, particularly when pouring concrete.
Equipment designed for winter
The performance of our operations relies on a fleet of specialized trucks designed and built to meet the constraints of winter work sites. Our burners offer a power range from 700,000 to 2,000,000 BTU, enabling us to tailor our intervention to the specific needs of the site.
High-capacity water tanks, combined with recovery systems, ensure high autonomy and constant efficiency, even during prolonged operations in extreme climatic conditions.
Reactivity and efficiency in the field
In winter, any delay can have major consequences for an entire project. Thanks to a strategically distributed fleet and in-house-designed equipment, Excavac ensures a high level of responsiveness and safe intervention directly on the worksite.
Whether it’s thawing a pipe, clearing a work area or preparing an infrastructure for further operations, our team acts quickly to minimize delays and maintain productivity.
A reliable partner for winter work
Thawing and de-icing are an integral part of winter work planning. With proven solutions, field expertise and high-performance equipment, Excavac supports its customers in managing winter challenges.
Whether for a construction site, municipal infrastructure or industrial site, our thawing services ensure continuity of operations, season after season.
Thawing and de-icing services are an essential lever for keeping projects moving forward in winter conditions. Thanks to a structured approach, state-of-the-art equipment and a thorough understanding of the realities on the ground, Excavac offers effective, safe solutions adapted to the most demanding environments.
👉 With Excavac, winter becomes a controlled factor, not an obstacle.
