What Is The Difference Between Demolition And Excavation

What Is The Difference Between Demolition And Excavation

At Shrock Excavating we provide both excavating and demolition services. For some, those may seem like similar operations. Let’s take a look at how those services differ.

DEMOLITION

Demolition is the removal of a building or structure due to structural hazards, instability concerns, the need to repurpose the property, or to rebuild. These jobs can be for total demolition, interior demolition, selective demolition and strip-out demolition. 

Shrock Excavating and Demolition takes on complex commercial and residential demolition projects.

EXCAVATING

Excavating involves the removal of dirt and large amounts of earth to create a cavity for foundations, driveways, ponds, ets. 

At Shrock Excavating, we provide additional services such as -

● Clearing land and removing trees for lot preparation. 

● Excavation of trenches, installation of culverts to provide drainage solutions. 

● Excavation for and installation of sanitary systems.

● Excavation to create roadways, turning lanes, and more. (ODOT Certified)

● Excavation for and creation of retaining walls. 

● Excavation for utility lines and installation of water main taps. 

● Water line hydrostatic testing.

● Providing sanitary sewer testing.

● Manhole testing

Excavating and Demolition often use the same type of equipment. Backhoes and Excavators are used in both operations, for example. The only difference is the attachments that are needed for the different jobs. 

When you choose Shrock Excavating and Demolition services, you are selecting an experienced, certified team of experts who strive to maintain integrity with a strong work ethic. In addition, you’ll receive an expansive fleet of machinery to complete your project quickly and efficiently. We are customer focused! Call today to learn more or stop by our office in historic downtown Loudonville.