One Operator.
One Rig. No Runaround.
GreenVac is a veteran-owned hydro excavation business built specifically for the way trades work. Fast. Reliable. Direct. The right rig for the right job. Most jobs are handled by James alone — for larger scope work, an additional labourer is brought in as needed.
Meet James
James Coleman is the owner and sole operator of GreenVac Services. Based in Braidwood NSW, he services Canberra ACT and the surrounding region with a compact, trailer-mounted hydrovac unit that goes where full-size trucks can't.
James comes from a military background — and the discipline, precision, and reliability that comes with that follows him to every job site. When you book GreenVac, you get James. Not a subcontractor, not an office-dispatched operator — James himself, with the rig, on time.
He started GreenVac because he saw a gap in the market: compact hydrovac capability that could serve the residential and trade sectors in the ACT region without the overhead, the traffic management requirements, and the minimum-day charges of larger operators. The compact rig isn't a limitation — it's the whole point.
Most of his regular work comes from plumbers and electricians who need a hydrovac operator they can call on Tuesday for a Thursday job — and know it'll be done right. If that's what you need, James is your operator.
Veteran Owned & Operated
GreenVac is proudly veteran-owned. The values that come with military service — showing up on time, doing the job right the first time, communicating clearly, and taking responsibility — aren't just background. They're how GreenVac operates on every site, every day.
Simple. Direct. No Runaround.
Working with GreenVac is straightforward. Here's exactly what to expect.
You Call or Estimate
Ring 0408 362 590 and speak to James directly — or use the Job Cost Estimator for a ballpark price first.
James Calls You Back
James confirms the job details, the access requirements, and a time that works for your site. No office delays.
We Show Up & Dig
James arrives with the compact rig, sets up fast, and gets the hydrovac work done safely and precisely.
Site Left Clean
Excavated material goes in the debris tank. Site is left clean and ready for your crew to move in and complete the work.
What You Can Expect
On Time. Every Time.
James runs his schedule tightly. If a start time is agreed, he's there. Tradies don't have time to wait — and GreenVac doesn't make them.
Direct Communication
You call, James answers. You have a question on site, James answers. No holding music, no callback forms, no intermediaries.
Right First Time
Precision work, done to spec. GreenVac doesn't rush through jobs to fit in another booking. The job gets done properly.
Transparent Pricing
No surprise invoices. The Job Cost Estimator gives you a ballpark upfront. James confirms the price before work starts.
The Right Rig for the Job
The compact trailer goes where rigid trucks won't. GreenVac wins jobs that larger operators have to decline.
Safe & Compliant
Non-destructive digging that meets industry standards. Fully insured. Hydrovac done the right way — protecting your site and your liability.
"Highly recommend James from Greenvac. I organised James to hydrovac around 2 water meter pits that were in highly compacted ground. James cleaned out the area perfectly and made my job 10 times easier. James was professional and does a professional job. I will be using James for all my future hydrovac projects."
Get a Price or Give James a Call
Use the Job Cost Estimator for a ballpark in under 2 minutes, or call James directly to discuss your site.