Are you concerned that you’ll never be able to build your dream home on a particular tract of land because of all the rolling hills? When you need flatten a portion of your property to accommodate construction, our excavation team is always here for you.
Site excavation is one of the earliest stages in new construction processes, whether it involves buildings, roads, or other structures. Here, the site is excavated and soil, rock, and other materials removed to create a level area in which to work.
Some factors that affect the stability of a trench include soil type, weather, moisture, vibration, surcharge (excessive weight near the trench), time, existing foundations, and previous excavations.
Depending on the type of dirt in your area, you may find that it’s so packed a few feet below the surface that you need a jackhammer to get through it instead of a shovel. When you lack the equipment to get as far down as you need, we’re always happy to help you with the excavation.
Drainage excavation involves the removal of material encountered during the installation of drainage structures such as roadway pipe and culverts. Typically, the material from this type of excavation is not suitable for reuse.
Those of us who provide excavation services owe a debt of gratitude to the Ferwerda brothers of Cleveland, Ohio. In the 1940s, they developed the first hydraulic excavator by attaching “hydraulic units” to a rotating triangular boom, which could accommodate either a bucket or blade.
Have you ever wished that your land had a peaceful pond or small lake on it? Let’s talk about how we can help you get halfway there by excavating the spot you’ll pump the water into.
Do you know where the modern basement comes from? Before the First World War, houses were built with deep foundations to ensure structural stability, and the basement became a byproduct of this building approach.
In excavation work, the backhoe actually has dual purposes in loading and excavating operations. The loading attachments are typically located at the front end of the machine, while diggers and other attachments are located at the back end.
Excavation contractors are able to provide site preparation services for a variety of residential and commercial construction projects. Mostly, this involves removing, hauling, relocating, and bringing in dirt, sand, and gravel.
Soil nailing refers to a technique in which soil slopes, excavations, or retaining walls are reinforced by inserting steel reinforcing bars into pre-drilled holes around the site.
Have a project in mind that you aren’t sure how to do? An excavation professional can help you work out a plan that will solve your most difficult challenges and help your project turn out beautifully.
Perhaps the most important part of any construction project is the steps you take to prepare the site. If you need expert assistance, we’re always here to provide the help you need.
One common excavation service involves the process of clearing and grubbing, which is often necessary before the real excavation work begins. This can involve digging up and disposing of everything from trees to snags, logs, brush, stumps, shrubs, and garbage.
Before concrete or asphalt can be laid onto the ground, the ground must be properly excavated and leveled so it can withstand the weight of the asphalt or concrete without buckling. You can count on excavation services to properly lay down the groundwork.
One common job performed by excavation contractors is concrete preparatory work. This includes moving dirt and preparing the site for the pouring of basements, foundations, driveways, and parking lots.
Foundation work is typically performed by excavation contractors using heavy duty equipment. Excavators are usually used to dig out the foundation and then bulldozers to transfer the excavated dirt and level the large expanses of land.
In general, light-duty excavation can be handled with wheeled equipment, which also provides greater speed and ease of movement. Equipment selection for heavy-duty excavation projects depends on how maneuverable the equipment must be and how much material must be moved.
We understand that some months of the year are especially busy for pool builders. If your regular excavation team can’t seem to keep up with the demand for pools, we’re always happy to pitch in and help.
Not sure where to start with that big project you have in mind? Maybe you have started something, but can’t figure out how to continue it? A professional excavator can help you figure out a plan, and can provide the man power and equipment to do it right.
Over time, old sewer lines and water lines can break and need to be replaced. If they’re on your property, you’re responsible for fixing them, but an excavation expert can help with removing the old pipes and making trenches for the new ones.
Today, excavation services combine state-of-the-art equipment with GPS technology to determine the precise location to dig. In the past, excavators relied on acid bottles and magnetic needles to determine when, where, and how to cut into the earth.
Technically speaking, a “bulldozer” refers only to the blade on the front of the equipment, but it has come to define the entire piece. As such, when deciding on how large a bulldozer to use, it is the capacity of the blade that is considered; but the vehicle has to be strong enough to handle it.
Are you tired of bumping along the dusty private road that leads to your property? When you’re ready to pave a road that will make transportation more comfortable, we’re ready to handle the roadbed work.