# Case Studies | Metro Hydrovac Toronto Blog

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# Metro Hydrovac Toronto Blog: Case Studies From Our GTA Hydrovac Crew

Start-to-finish hydrovac job records from across the GTA, with timelines and CAD totals.

![Night-time vacuum truck at a Scarborough commercial property with a hose to the basement entrance and two crew in PPE](/images/featured/night-time-vacuum-truck-at-a-scarborough-commercia.webp)

Case Studies Jan 13, 2026

## Scarborough Sewer Backup: 6 Hours After-Hours, $3,100, Case Closed

A January after-hours sewer backup in Scarborough, start to finish: dispatch, vacuum removal, exposure, photo log and the $3,100 CAD invoice.

Read the record →

[Scarborough Sewer Backup: 6 Hours After-Hours, $3,100, Case Closed →](/blog/scarborough-sewer-backup-emergency-6-hours/)

Published Rate Matrix (CAD)

## Hydrovac Cost Reference (CAD)

| Equipment, Crew or Scope | Published Rate (CAD) | Minimum / Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard hydrovac truck + 2-person crew | $280-$350/hr | 4 hrs |
| Large tank truck (6,000 gal) + 2-person crew | $350-$450/hr | 4 hrs |
| Emergency 24/7 off-hours | $450-$650/hr | 4 hrs |