The Importance of Excavation
Excavation involves preparing a site with an excavator, a machine used to dig and move dirt, soil and other materials. Excavators equipped with the right attachments can complete a variety of jobs, such as trimming trees or grinding stumps. The excavating process is essential for the early stages of any construction project, especially when laying foundations.
Why Is Excavation Important in Construction?
Before you begin construction on a new building or other features like a driveway or sidewalk, you need excavation services. Excavation before construction is important because:
- It removes obstructions: Roots, rocks and stumps get in the way of future utility lines. Excavation can remove these components and prevent unexpected downtime during construction.
- It takes down old structures: If there’s already a cracking concrete pad, a worn-down building or another structure you don’t want on your property, excavation takes it down and clears the debris before the construction of something new.
- It creates a stable foundation: Building on excavated, level terrain maintains the integrity of foundations and prevents issues like uneven flooring that are expensive to repair.
- It makes properties usable: Excavation can level odd slopes and steep inclines to make building on your property easier, maximizing your usable space. It can also clear overgrown plants and trees to prep a site for use.
- It helps prevent water damage: While it’s important to build on level areas, slopes created during excavation can direct water away from structures to reduce the risk of water damage.
When Do I Need to Hire an Excavator?
Hire a professional excavation service if you’re planning on completing projects such as:
- Clearing landscaping: Professionals can navigate your property to remove trees, bushes and other greenery.
- Leveling and compacting surfaces: New buildings, driveways, parking lots and other structures need flat, compacted material underneath.
- Repairing eroded areas: Excavators can fill and grade areas that have eroded for the future construction of features such as retaining walls.
- Installing utilities: Excavation creates channels to bury sewer pipes, electrical cables and other lines.
- Building water features: Put in a pond or pool easily with site preparation by professional excavators.
Hiring a professional excavating service means you won’t need to find out where existing utility lines are or notify the state yourself. At idcAutomatic, we handle these safety and compliance tasks through our excavation services.
Choose idcAutomatic for Excavation Services
Start your construction project off right with excavation services from idcAutomatic. Our commercial, residential and specialty excavation options safely prepare sites for your vision. Since 1974, we’ve served the Twin Cities, so we understand the requirements surrounding your excavation project.
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