# Hydrovac Rate & Tank Calculators | Metro Hydrovac Toronto

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# Metro Hydrovac Toronto Free Tools: Hydrovac Hourly Rate Estimator & Planning Calculators in CAD

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 publishes every rate, so you can estimate a hydrovac job before you call. A hydrovac cost estimate is the published hourly band for your truck or service, multiplied by billable hours (4-hour minimum per day). Mobilization, disposal and locate fees are quoted separately.

![Crew lead checking a rate estimate on a tablet beside a hydrovac truck](/images/misc/hydrovac-crew-lead-checking-a-rate-estimate-on-a-t.webp) RATE ESTIMATOR

## Free Hydrovac Calculators

Most Used

### Hydrovac Hourly Rate Estimator

Estimate your hydrovac cost in CAD from truck type, hours on site and timing, using our published rate bands.

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Planning

### Vacuum Tank Load Estimator

Work out how many tank loads your excavation or cleanout will fill, and whether a 6,000 gallon truck saves dump trips.

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Published Rate Matrix (CAD)

## Hydrovac Cost Inputs Behind the Estimator (CAD)

The estimator uses these published bands. Your quote confirms the exact rate for your site.

| Equipment, Crew or Scope | Published Rate (CAD) | Minimum / Base | Use Case |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Standard hydrovac truck + 2-person crew | $280-$350/hr | 4-hour minimum ($1,120-$1,400) | 3,500 PSI wand, 27 inch Hg vacuum. Potholing, test pits, backfill removal, small trenches. |
| Large tank truck (6,000 gal) + 2-person crew | $350-$450/hr | 4-hour minimum ($1,400-$1,800) | High-volume slurry, culverts, long daylighting runs, fewer dump trips. |
| Emergency 24/7 off-hours response | $450-$650/hr | 4-hour minimum | Water main breaks, sewer backups and insurance claims only. |
| Weekend / statutory holiday | $500-$700/hr | 4-hour minimum | Scheduled weekend work and holiday emergency callouts. |

Every quote itemises hourly rate, mobilization, disposal and locate fees separately. Free on-site assessment for commercial projects across the GTA.