One type of excavation is topsoil excavation, which refers to the removal of exposed layers of the earth’s surface, including any vegetation that happens to be there. This can be advantageous, as it removes moisture from the lower soil levels, making them easier to handle.
Are you experiencing delays with your project because of standing water on your construction site? We’re always available to help you deal with this problem by digging the most efficient drainage plan for the site.
Excavation contractors are able to perform a number of dirt-moving services. This includes moving dirt for road building, grading roads, digging ponds and sewers, and excavating ditches for water or gas lines.
Many urban construction projects are performed quite easily with a small backhoe loader. Their small size and easy maneuverability make them ideal equipment for digging trenches, basements, and other smaller projects. The loader end makes moving dirt a breeze.
It’s important to remember that you won’t get the best road quality when you pave an unprepared surface. Let us handle the roadbed preparation for you.
Channel excavation involves the relocation of a creek or stream. Here, an inlet or outlet ditch is dug to reroute the water from the construction or foundation site.
So what happens to all that excavated material? If the material is suitable, then it can be reused in the construction of embankments, shoulders, special fills, landscaping, and other places.
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.
There are many residential applications for excavation services. The most basic is the clearing of a site and preparation for the foundation, which is the key structural element of your home.
Excavation contractors can provide critical services when it comes to trench excavation. In fact, clients can specify the exact dimensions of the trench they need dug, and the contractor will simply dig a depression according to those instructions.
The inventive spirit sometimes runs in a family. In 1837, William Otis invented the steam-powered shovel that transformed excavation work. By 1853, his cousin Elisha had developed the first functional elevator safety brake and launched the Otis Elevator Company.
If you suspect an old septic tank or lines are on your property, but have had trouble finding them, an excavation company can help. There are a number of different digging operations we can perform to locate buried lines or tanks, so you can have them removed or replaced.
Need to fix a broken drainage tile in your yard, or put in a new driveway- maybe even put in a new swimming pool? An excavation company has the equipment and skills to do those jobs quickly and safely.
When mobility is important, wheeled heavy excavation equipment is in order. With top speeds at over twenty-five miles per hour, they are ideally suited for trenching, ditch digging, road maintenance, and other projects that require steady movement or equipment relocation.
Front end loaders feature a loader that is larger than that of a backhoe, making it much more efficient at grading large areas and thus ideal for landscaping applications. Other names for front end loaders include bucket loader, scoop loaders, and shovels.
When doing excavation work, it’s important to pay close attention to all relevant regulations and codes. We will evaluate your site first and review your plans to make sure you are in complete compliance before any work begins.
Did you know that a horizontal directional drill can bore approximately 500 feet with accuracy to cross various types of terrain? This method of excavation is often used to avoid damaging the root systems of large trees or other plantings.
When you’re starting a new construction project in the middle of nowhere, your heavy machinery and construction vehicles can cause ruts in unprepared roads. Let us help you get stable roads prepared to make your project run more smoothly.
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.
It’s important to remember that your regular excavation team can only work so quickly without jeopardizing everyone’s safety. When you have multiple projects that all need excavation work completed at the same time, we’re happy to help.
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.
One of the most recognizable pieces of excavation equipment is the bulldozer. This is basically a tractor that has a track for wheels. The attached blade is used to clear debris for site preparation and also to grade landscapes and construction areas.
Shoring and shielding serve the same purpose, but are slightly different processes used when digging in unstable soils. Shoring means erecting supports that prevent a cave in; shielding does not prevent a cave in, but provides protection against one.
There are two basic types of excavators: wheeled and tracked. Tracked excavators are much more common, have a lot more traction, but have to be transported by other vehicles. Wheeled excavators can transport themselves to the excavation site, but don’t have as much traction.
One advantage of using Continuous Flight Augering (CFA) is that it can create a continuous excavation pile without ever leaving an open hole.
While people may spout “Location, location, location,” there are very few locations that we cannot access when you need excavation. We will conduct a quick site assessment to determine the best ingress and egress routes so as little pre-dig prep needs to be done as possible.
Did you know that engineers involved in excavation design and implementation should be registered in the state where the work is being performed? Rules and regulations concerning excavation are closely monitored by the US Department of Labor to ensure worker safety.
Buried utilities pose a problem during excavation, and locating what is underground is crucial for safety. We will contact the local utilities before we begin, so they can come out and mark their lines.
The accumulation of water in the excavation area is an important consideration, as it can create safety hazards since it undermines the sides and makes it more difficult to get out of the excavation. Evacuation contractors will usually use water removal equipment to control this.
Earth excavation, which refers to the removal of the layer of soil immediately beneath the topsoil but above the rock, is usually the layer that requires removal when constructing embankments and foundations.
Did you know that only a professional engineer can design a protection system for excavations 20 feet or deeper? This is because trenching and excavation involve a degree of risk to personnel, equipment, and schedules.
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.
Vibrations from different sources can affect the strength and stability of an excavation trench. Common sources include nearby vehicle traffic or concurrent construction operations such as the moving of soil, compaction, pile driving, and blasting.
If drainage is a problem around your home or business, we have the excavation and earth-moving equipment to properly grade the site and direct the flow away from the structures to where you want it to go.
Excavation typically requires the use of heavy equipment. This can include everything from bulldozers to compactors and drills. These can be used to extract dirt from construction areas, but also for utility digging, grading, and the like.
Digging a hole is only part of the excavation process. An excavation job includes getting rid of the dirt or soil that was dug up, which is why many excavation experts use equipment like a backhoe loader to dig the hole, then load the soil into a dump truck.
No structure will stand the test of time if it is not on a solid foundation, and excavating and preparing the site for the foundation is the first step in superior construction. Once you have your plans drawn up, let us get the site ready.
Did you know that we can store your topsoil? This can really help reduce costs, as we can reuse your topsoil in a future site as part of the landscaping or to support the growth of vegetation to control erosion.
If your septic system fails, needs repair, or the tank needs to be removed, safe excavation and restoration of the site is vital. Using an excavation company knowledgeable in safe extraction and compliance with EPA regulations eliminates problems down the line.
How much are you going to pay for your rental equipment? Do you know how to use that equipment? If you answer no, why not have a professional bring in the equipment and do the work for you? It may be your best choice!
Have a landscaping project you want to complete, but not sure where to begin? An excavation professional can do the job for you and get it finished faster than you might think.
Unfortunately, plumbing pipes don’t always stay intact for the life of a home. When you need to get down to the pipes so that you can determine what’s wrong with it, we can help you remove all the dirt and gravel that may be in the way.
In excavation work, fill dirt is typically an earthy material that’s free of organic substances. Excavation contractors use fill dirt to fill in depression and holes in the ground, and to elevate and prepare the ground for construction projects.
Excavation equipment is incredibly powerful, which means it can cause a lot of damage if it’s handled incorrectly. That’s why it’s important to use experienced excavation experts who you can count on to handle their equipment safely and accurately without causing trouble.
Many don’t realize that digging a large hole in the ground is a complicated process that involves much planning and calculation. One important detail that needs to be considered is where the excavation dirt is going to be stored, or how it is going to be eliminated.
Have you thought about the possibility of finding rental equipment to use, or the difficulty it might pose to learn to use it? Why not hire someone who already has the know how? A professional excavator can help.
Earth excavation is considered one of the easiest forms of excavation, as the material does not contain a lot of moisture and is therefore easier to handle. Our professionals can typically break the material down into pieces that are small enough to move easily. Doing so also ensures the materials are useful for an embankment or foundation.
Did you know that an excavation and trench are different? An excavation refers to a hole left in the ground as a result of removing material, whereas a trench refers to an excavation in which the depth exceeds the width.
It’s important to remember that knowing how to do a task and being efficient at it aren’t always the same thing. When you need to ensure that your construction project stays on schedule, working with a professional excavation crew can help.
To ensure your foundation is as strong as it needs to be, having a level and evenly graded site is important. Let us help you with your site preparation so you can build durable structures.
If you’ve recently purchased a property overgrown with brush and weeds, you could easily spend all your free time trying to clear it without making a dent. Let’s talk about whether excavation services can help you clear the land more efficiently.