What is excavating construction? Truthfully, the term isn’t accurate. Excavation services are what is done before construction occurs, a truth we will expand upon in this article.
We are J & A Excavation, serving the Greater Fort Worth area. Call us the next time you need professional excavation for building pads, pond excavation, driveway excavation, or larger jobs like residential excavation and commercial excavation.
The nature of excavation in the construction business
Before the first nail is pounded or the first drop of cement is poured, the construction site needs to be excavated. Whether you want to construct a commercial or a residential building, roadways, bridges, or install pipes and underground utility lines, the land needs to be inspected and prepared to ensure it provides a strong foundation. Excavation is an important part of any construction project. The process uses different tools and techniques to move soil, rock, and other material to form a cavity and prepare the area for construction. Building companies use several different types of commercial excavation in construction. The type of excavation used depends on the material used and the purpose.
The excavating construction process
The excavation process will change slightly depending upon the job, but it usually includes these steps:
- Site survey
- Site preparation
- Site clearing of debris
- Drainage and stabilization
- Actual excavation
- Removal of dirt from site/clean-up
As stated earlier, this can be done by a homeowner if all that needs to be constructed is a small, backyard pond. A shovel and some elbow grease are all that is needed. However, for the bigger jobs i.e. driveway excavation, livestock pond excavation, home foundation excavation, you will need a backhoe, a grader, and dump truck services.
Types of excavation available
Wherever construction is happening, no matter the type of construction which is happening, excavation will occur, and it can include any of the following activities:
- Clearing
- Marking
- Loosening
- Digging and hauling
- Backfilling
- Compacting and leveling
Excavation can also include different techniques depending upon the material to be excavated. Professionals know that excavating sandy soil requires a different approach than excavating clay soil or rocky soil, and it will also require a different approach to the drainage and soil stabilization.
The nature of the job determines the excavation approach
Homeowners looking to tackle a backyard project, on their own, really only need the muscle and determination to get the job done, but larger, more complicated jobs, will require permits, expertise, and the proper equipment to do the job correctly and safely. Practically anyone can excavate for a koi pond, but very few people in your city are trained to excavate for an apartment complex.
Central point to be learned here: leave the big jobs, the complicated jobs, to the excavation professionals!
A final word about J & A Excavation
Jason Alldredge is the owner of J & A Excavation Company. He has been in the excavation business for 20 years.
Equipment they have for excavation and demolition projects include:
- dozer
- excavator
- skid steer
- scraper
- motor grader
- track loader
Are you looking for the very best in excavation services in the Fort Worth area? If so, give us a call.