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Whenever you are undertaking a major project that involves landscaping or construction work to be done, excavation may be an essential step in this project, but people are often not able to effectively prepare their property for this work to be done.
Appreciate The Risk That Excavation Work Can Pose To Buried Utility Lines
During the course of having excavation work done to your property, any buried utilities could be at a higher risk of being damaged during this work. In order to prevent this type of damage from occurring, it is necessary to have the local utility companies visit the property to mark where these lines may be buried on the property. Once this step is done, it is possible for the dirt contractor to effectively work around these lines. Without this step, you could be liable for all of the costs that result from damage to the utility lines on your property.
Take Steps To Minimize Erosion That Results From The Excavation Work That Is Done
Excavation work can also increase the chances of the soil in the area developing a major erosion issue. This is especially problematic for project sites that will leave the excavated soil exposed for weeks or longer. Repeated exposure to heavy rain could cause large amounts of soil to wash away from the property, and this could change the terrain or create other problems for your project that will require additional costs and work to correct. Erosion netting is an effective control method for excavation sites. This netting will be able to easily be positioned and secured on top of the soil so that it can hold the soil in place while still being easy to install or remove.
Consider Possible Uses For Any Leftover Soil From The Excavation Work
Depending on the type of project that you are undertaking, you may need to come up with a plan for how you are going to manage the disposal of the excess soil from this work. Property owners may assume that it will always be best to have the dirt contractor haul this soil away from your property at the conclusion of the work. However, there may be other uses that you can have for the soil. One example can be individuals that want to create raised flower beds for their yard. Another common use for this soil can be to fill in lower areas of the property so that water can be less likely to pond.
Reach out to a dirt contractor to get started.
Share11 January 2021
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