In 1837, the Otis steam-powered excavator helped eliminate the slow, backbreaking work that had for millennia been done by hand. While the prototype was used to build the Western Railroad line in Massachusetts, it quickly spread into all facets of road and building construction.
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.
Some of the largest pieces of excavation equipment ever constructed are dragline excavators. Though typically weighing in at about five tons, some projects have seen draglines that were built that weighed as much 18,000 tons.
It’s important to remember that you don’t always have to do backbreaking labor on your own just because you have the ability to do so. When you send your excavation work to us, we’ll take care of things while you spare your back the agony.
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.
Whenever you need to do excavating work, it is worth checking with a professional to see what their services might cost. The expertise and equipment they offer may pay for themselves in saved hours and mistakes prevented.
Have a big landscaping job in mind, but don’t have the time or the equipment to do it yourself? Let an excavating professional help you with the plan, as well handling the heavy work of moving dirt and digging holes.
Unclassified excavation involves removing any combination of topsoil, earth, rock, and muck—when a primary material isn’t easily determined. During this process, the earth is removed without regard to the materials encountered.
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.
Do you ever worry that inaccurately evaluating a site will substantially increase your company’s costs on the project? We’re always here to provide you with a more thorough evaluation.
Did you know that vibrations from traffic 20 feet away can affect an excavation? Understanding the risks posed by different kinds of soil, ground, and environmental conditions can help determine the best way to approach an excavation project.
We understand that an on-time project means that every step along the way has to occur on schedule. When you work with us, we’ll do everything in our power to ensure a quick excavation.
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.
Many septic tank and drain field installations require professional excavation services. Trench drain fields, for example, rely on a network of French drains installed in linear pits that have been carefully excavated to a specific depth.
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.
On a foundation job, our professionals expertly prepare the site and can use the aggregate that we have removed to support the foundation. We have extensive training in both grading and backfilling.
Before an excavation project can begin, it is necessary to remove any hazardous materials, such as asbestos, from the site.
Your town or municipality usually only runs water and sewer lines along the street, then you’re responsible for the hookups that run from your property line to your house. Excavation experts can help make sure these are installed correctly when you’re building a house.
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.
Typically, footing excavation involves digging a column or wall foundation for a building. The goal with this type of excavation is to achieve as accurate a line and grade as possible so that the concrete can be cast without forms.
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.
Did you know that excavation contractors are often part of the demolition process if a structure already exists where the construction is to take place? They will typically clear a site of all debris before beginning the digging process.
Did you know that, at a construction site, drainage and overall water movement is determined by soil composition? This is why excavation contractors will test the soil to see if the dirt is clay, sandy, rocky, or a mixture.
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.
