Site clearing, or land clearing, if you prefer, is one of those jobs which sound, on the surface, fairly straightforward and easy. You have a site, you clear it, and you get on with the next step in your project.
But it is much, much more, and we are going to tell you about the specifics of site clearing in this article. We are J & A Excavation, serving the fine people of Fort Worth with the very best in site clearing, quality driveway excavation, pond excavation, dump truck services, and other big job related to construction. Call us when what you want is the very best that Fort Worth has to offer.
Now, about that site clearing job . . .
An industry definition of site clearing
Site clearing is the first step taken in any construction project, and it involves the removal of any elements on the land that may obstruct of the construction process. This includes shrubs, vegetation, rocks, and other debris. The goal of site clearing is to prepare the construction site so that it is in conjunction to the project, and with the project, allowing the construction team to start working on building the actual structure.
When is a site cleared?
Land clearing services must be properly and professionally cleared before any construction project. This is a requirement by law by the local government, no matter where you are. Permits must be obtained before the excavation begins, and permits must be signed off after the clearing has been performed. Otherwise, the construction is not allowed to continue.
The steps involved with site clearing
Steps taken for the clearing of any land will include the following:
- Survey the land to determine what must be removed and how to best remove it
- Develop a strategy for the removal of those items i.e. rocks, pre-existing structures, trees
- Removal of the impediments
- Soil testing to determine the soil composite and reliability
- Plan for proper drainage and lay pipes where necessary; also prepare the slope of the land, to maintain erosion control
Only when all of those steps are taken can the permits be signed and the actual construction may begin.
Yes, you should hire when you want a site prepared
For the job to be completed properly, certain equipment will be needed. That equipment will include all or some, of the following big equipment:
- Excavator
- Bulldozer
- Tractor and backhoe
- Stump grinder
- Mulcher
- Skid steer loader
- Dump truck services
The only way a property owner should ever consider site clearing their own property is if they are trained on all of that equipment, and they can gain access to all of that equipment. Otherwise, and we say this with the utmost respect, leave the job of lot clearing to the pros who have the skills necessary to prepare the site in accordance with local codes.
A final word about J & A Excavation
J & A Excavation has been tackling the big jobs in and around Fort Worth for a great number of years now, long enough to understand local codes, and understand those who will sign-off on any work done in the construction process. We are highly-trained, we are highly-respected in the industry and, quite frankly, we are who you should call when the job is too big for you to handle. Call us today and let’s get ‘er done the right way.