Business Details
45 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Roofing Preparation Services Nationwide
RK HydroVac, established in 1981, has built a legacy as an industry leader in innovative roof preparation services. With over four decades of experience, we specialize in ballast removal, dry and wet vacuuming, and pneumatic ballasting, serving commercial roofing contractors nationwide. As an employee-owned company since 2019, our team operates with a shared commitment to safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction. Our proprietary equipment and techniques minimize labor risks, reduce project timelines, and ensure clean job sites.We maintain a safety-conscious culture with OSHA-certified personnel, tailored response times, and nationwide dumpster coordination. Our expertise spans high-profile projects, including solar panel ballast exchanges and large-scale industrial cleanups, while prioritizing environmental responsibility through gravel recycling. Headquartered in Ohio with regional offices in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, we deliver reliable year-round service, supported by advanced technology and a workforce deeply invested in the company's success.
Services
Ballast Removal
Dry Vacuum
Wet Vacuum
Pneumatic Ballasting
Disposal Services
Dumpster Coordination
Roof Preparation
Industrial Vacuuming
Ballast Exchange
Solar Panel Ballast Removal
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized expertise in roof vacuuming and ballast removal.
- Our proprietary equipment ensures faster, safer, and cleaner job site preparation.
- We operate a safety-conscious program with OSHA-certified personnel and internal safety protocols.
- As an employee-owned company, every team member shares accountability for project success.
- Nationwide coordination delivers reliable dumpster services and timely project execution.
What people say
Reliable and responsive
Fast turnaround times
No hidden fees
Nationwide coordination
Stress-free service
Services
Ballast Removal
Our vacuum systems efficiently remove 0.75" to 2.5" river rock and gravel from single-ply roofs, eliminating manual labor requirements. This process reduces worker injury risks, accelerates project timelines, and minimizes site debris through self-contained collection. Ideal for solar panel installations and IRMA roof systems.
Dry Vacuum
One-pass dry vacuuming removes loose gravel and dirt from built-up roofs without power brooming. This method reduces dust exposure by 90%, prevents gravel accumulation in deck flutes, and lowers labor costs by eliminating repetitive manual cleaning methods.
Wet Vacuum
Atomized water jets combined with vacuum technology clean embedded debris from built-up roofs. This process creates optimal bonding surfaces for new roofing membranes while preventing water ponding through integrated drying mechanisms during collection.
Pneumatic Ballasting
Pneumatic systems distribute pea gravel to 2.5" river rock across complex roof configurations. This eliminates membrane damage from wheelbarrows, reduces labor requirements, and ensures even coverage on multi-level structures and around obstacles.
Disposal Services
Nationwide dumpster coordination provides 10-40 yard containers with single-point scheduling and transparent billing. Our network handles debris removal for non-RK-prepared roofs, including landfill coordination and rapid response for urgent projects.
Questions
What roof preparation services do you offer?
We provide ballast removal, dry/wet vacuuming, pneumatic ballasting, and nationwide dumpster services using proprietary equipment for commercial roofing contractors.
Do you operate nationwide?
Yes, our dumpster services coordinate nationwide, while vacuum services operate in 35+ states with regional offices in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.
How does your ballast exchange process work?
We vacuum existing roof gravel and redistribute it after membrane replacement, reducing material costs while maintaining required weight specifications.
What safety measures do your teams follow?
All crew members complete 10+ hours OSHA training with additional in-house safety programs and equipment-specific certifications.
Can you handle high-rise buildings?
Our vacuum systems operate on roofs hundreds of feet high, including solar panel installations and complex commercial structures.
Reviews (2)
John Klungle
Jun 20, 2021
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I hope you never have an issue with them, impossible to get them to correct any damage they caused. Also I question their safety record.
Jason Ciak
Apr 12, 2019
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Had a great experience with crew out here in Denton TX. Considering the circumstances and push back from the GC these guys still worked professionally and got the job done. Chase jones Kenny Huschke Thomas Martin and Albert Martinez thanks again.
