Did you know that the topsoil, or mantle soil, contains more moisture than deeper levels of earth do? In any excavation project, we recommend removing the topsoil as soon as possible, as this removes moisture from the site and makes deeper layers of soil much easier to handle.
Do you ever worry that you will receive a fine for having a construction site that does not meet the necessary regulations? Rest assured that we stay current on changes to ensure our work is up to code.
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.
We understand that many construction crews are versatile enough to be able to handle any excavation work they may encounter on the site. If the site needs to be excavated before work begins, you can bring us in to handle that aspect of things while your crew completes the last job.
You might have seen ads for cheaper, bare-bones excavation “professionals,” but these cheaper, less-experienced diggers will give you poorer results. It’s better to hire an experienced excavation expert who you can count on to do the job correctly.
Not all vegetation is welcome, and sometimes, invasive species do more harm than good. If your property is overgrown with shrubs, weeds, or trash trees, call us to come onsite and clear out the unwanted flora.
Tracked excavation equipment is ideal when stability and reliable traction are needed. Track width is also important. When the ground is hard, and maneuverability is needed, narrower tracks are best. For muddy and sloppy conditions, wider tracks can meet the demands.
Tight or confined spaces, while posing their own circumstances, are not a barrier to excavation. We have a range of digging equipment that allows us to work, regardless of the attendant conditions. We will look at your site and let you know the best approach.
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.
Included in our range excavation services is backfill expertise. If your project requires the aggregate that's removed to be used for landscaping or other purposes, we can handle any backfill requests.
Our heavy equipment operators are skilled in handling jobs with limited room, such as sewerage or water line repairs in big cities where the goal is disrupting as little traffic as possible.
Did you know that hard hats are mandatory in a trench? Obeying simple rules like wearing a hard hat can reduce the number of accidents on an excavation site and ensure the timely, on-budget completion of your construction project.
It’s important to remember that you don’t always have to add a basement directly under your home. In many cases, we can excavate the area adjacent to your home so that you can have the underground space you want without causing any damage to your home.
A parking lot might only seem like a layer of asphalt over soil, but there’s actually a lot of support and work that goes on underneath the asphalt. Excavation services can help with the initial excavation so you can count on a lot to handle the pressure.
Did you know that the concrete floor in most basements is structurally not considered to be part of the foundation? Rather, only the basement walls are foundational, and any supportive posts go directly through the floor to a footing underneath the basement floor.
If you’ve been thinking you can pave your own private road as a weekend project, you may be in for a number of hurdles. To make the project go smoother, let us handle the land preparation.
Whether the job is a septic field for a single home or a larger commercial complex, we can handle the excavation services needed to prepare and clear the site.
When you need excavation services to install pilings or sheet walls for projects on the water, we have the experience any job, whether you are building a pier, dock, or marina.
For rough work, or lighter-duty projects that require versatility from earth moving equipment, track loaders are the go-to equipment. They can perform many of the tasks that dozers, wheel loaders, and excavators can perform.
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.
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.
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.
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.
While your construction crew may be more than capable of handling excavation work on the jobsite, they may not always be as efficient at it as you’d like. When you bring in a professional excavation team, your crew will have the opportunity to continue working on other areas of the project.
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.
The most frequent type of excavation work performed is common excavation. This includes the movement of soil materials, as well as certain types of pavement materials.
It can be tempting to save money by renting excavation equipment yourself, but unless you’re an excavation professional, this can cause a lot of expensive damage. Hiring an excavation expert means it can be done correctly the first time to avoid costly repairs.
When digging is involved in any project, it is best to work with us from the beginning. We can help plan and coordinate the fastest and most efficient methods for moving dirt. Once we are done, you can move on with the rest of your project.
Even though we are diggers, we do not leave you with mountains of dirt piled in your yard or at your jobsite. Unless otherwise requested, we haul everything away to an appropriate location. If you want the dirt to be used for another purpose, let us know, and we will take care of it.
Working through your yard projects can be faster and easier with the help of a professional excavator. They can offer equipment, expertise, and an understanding of the work to be done, along with having ways to handle the challenges that are likely to happen on your job.
Did you know that, before our professionals can start excavating, laws require us to determine the approximate location of utility installations -- sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, and any other underground installations?
A pool can be a great addition to a house for years, but what if you ever want to reclaim that land? Fortunately, excavation experts can also help with breaking up pools and filling them in, so you can free up that part of your backyard.
There are certain restrictions when it comes to borrow excavation material. For example, materials such as river or lake deposits, cinders, or soil that contains a high organic content are not allowed.
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.
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.
Modern excavation equipment bears only a passing resemblance to the steam-powered machine invented by William Otis in the 1830s. Nonetheless, experts say modern heavy equipment designs continue to incorporate many of his original engineering principles.
Ground condition plays a role in the type of trenching equipment that is used for excavation. While bucket diggers are typically the first option, if the ground is too hard, a chain trencher can be brought in to take on the task.
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.
Did you know that environmental remediation often requires site excavation services? In the case that a large amount of soil is contaminated, it sometimes becomes necessary to remove it and then backfill the site with clean soil.
There are several methods by which excavation contractors assess a jobsite before beginning work. This includes site studies and observations, testing borings for soil type and condition, and consultation with utility companies.
One of the unique features of Druid Lake Dam, completed in 1871, were the hard-packed earthwork banks constructed using the material removed during the massive excavation effort. Remarkably, more than 140 years later these walls remain solid, strong and intact.
Before an excavation project can begin, it is necessary to remove any hazardous materials, such as asbestos, from the site.
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.
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.
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.
One of the most common pieces of equipment used by excavation experts is the backhoe. It can go by a "loader backhoe," "backhoe loader," or "tractor backhoe," but regardless, it’s an incredibly versatile piece of equipment that can be used for many projects.
Buried pipes sometimes have to be replaced. Small trench excavation involves digging a shallow trench to remove and replace the pipe, while deep trenching is used when pipe must be buried deeper. In some instances, pipe can replaced using methods that require minimal excavation.
When it comes right down to it, a building is only as strong as its foundation, so it’s important that it’s done correctly. Fortunately, you can count on excavation experts to dig a perfectly-sized foundation, so you can start your building project off right.
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.
Big Brutus is the largest electric steam shovel in the world. Now part of a museum display, this massive excavator is 160 feet tall, weighs 11 million pounds, features a 150-foot boom, and costs $6.5 million. It was in active use from 1962 to 1974.
Ask us about curtain drains, also known as "French drains." These are trenches that are built to keep water away from your home, particularly from basements.
No matter what type of structure you’re digging, the stability of the foundation can make all the difference. We’re prepared to help you prep your site for the foundation of everything from a small shed to a large complex.
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Did you know that 100 to 400 people are killed each year by excavation site cave-ins? Most accidents can be avoided simply by complying with standards required by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Ask us about curtain drains, also known as "French drains." These are trenches that are built to keep water away from your home, particularly from basements.
No matter what type of structure you’re digging, the stability of the foundation can make all the difference. We’re prepared to help you prep your site for the foundation of everything from a small shed to a large complex.
The earliest excavator was the steam-powered shovel, invented by William Smith Otis in 1835 and patented in 1839. While the excavator arm and bucket had to be manually maneuvered, the Otis steam shovel is credited with revolutionizing excavation, construction, and mining.
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Did you know that 100 to 400 people are killed each year by excavation site cave-ins? Most accidents can be avoided simply by complying with standards required by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Ask us about curtain drains, also known as "French drains." These are trenches that are built to keep water away from your home, particularly from basements.
No matter what type of structure you’re digging, the stability of the foundation can make all the difference. We’re prepared to help you prep your site for the foundation of everything from a small shed to a large complex.
