What is excavation?

Excavation contractors dig, move and grade the earth using heavy machinery for various construction projects. The most common jobs include trenching, grading and landscaping. Trenching includes installing wells, sewers, utilities, and foundational supports.

The process

Site Excavating or Digging
Once a project has been approved, surveyed, and staked out, it’s ready for excavation.
These pros can help: Trench for foundations, pools and utilities.
They’ll also backfill around any concrete work.
Grade and smooth the soil, Happens after any foundations are poured and backfilled. It’s necessary for correct drainage away from buildings and for driveways, sidewalks and landscaping.
Demolish any small pre-existing structures. It takes a lot of delicate skill and restraint to remove obstructions while preventing damage to necessary surroundings. Haul away dirt and debris.