Properly Prepare Your Site For Your Next Excavation 

Properly Prepare Your Site For Your Next Excavation 

Before you haul in the heavy equipment, preparing your land for construction is an important process to plan for. There are several steps to consider before the actual digging begins. Below we will attempt to unveil these items to help you plan for the preparation of your excavating site. 

TESTING THE SOIL

Prior to excavating, it is a good idea to have the soil tested. This will give you a reading on the soil’s density and ensure whether or not the weight of the structure will be supported. It will also answer the question on how the soil absorbs moisture. Once determined, these factors either give a green light for construction to progress or provide an indication of changes needed for soil improvement.

SURVEYING THE SITE

A surveyor (which is required in most locations) can provide you with precise measurements and will determine the exact location for the new structure. The surveyor will place pegs in the ground to represent directly where the newly constructed building will be. The excavators and construction crew will know, by the pegs, exactly where to begin. 

CLEARING THE SITE

Prior to excavating for the new construction, the site must be cleared of all trees and foliage as well as any structures (above ground or underground) present on the property. 



Once these steps have been taken care of, you can begin digging the foundation according to the construction plans. For confidence in your site’s preparation and excavation process contact the experts at Shrock Excavating today.