# Seasonal | Metro Hydrovac Toronto Blog

URL: https://hydrovactoronto.ca/blog/category/seasonal/

# Metro Hydrovac Toronto Blog: Seasonal From Our GTA Hydrovac Crew

Booking and scheduling notes for frost season, spring programs and the busy months in between.

![Hydrovac truck and two-person crew on a grey early-winter Toronto construction site with first snow on the barricades](/images/featured/hydrovac-truck-and-two-person-crew-on-a-grey-early.webp)

Seasonal Sep 29, 2026

## Winter 2026-27 Hydrovac Season: Book Your Frost-Season Digs Before November

Frost is weeks away. How GTA project managers should line up heated hydrovac days, locates and disposal before the ground freezes this season.

Read the record →

[Winter 2026-27 Hydrovac Season: Book Your Frost-Season Digs Before November →](/blog/winter-2026-hydrovac-booking-frost-season-digs/)

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 |