The risks when digging trenches
There are many reasons to hire a professional when you need a large trench to be excavated on your property. Not only is it hard, backbreaking work that is best completed using Earthmoving equipment such as excavators, but there are also a lot of potential safety hazards involved. What are the risks we have to […]
What is grading in excavation?
Grading during excavation describes either the angle of the earth that is being formed, or a flat surface that is being formed out of a surface that was not originally flat. Basically, it’s the process of using Earthmoving equipment to shape the ground to suit whatever purpose that the owner intends for it. Unfortunately, the […]
What can you expect from an excavation contractor?
When you hire an excavation contractor there are certain things that you can expect of them. But it starts by understanding what they can do for you. Excavation contractors are most often called before a construction or landscaping contractor starts their work. Their job is to prepare a site before the landscaping or construction crew […]
House pad preparation
What happens during house pad preparation? Prior to pouring the foundation or doing anything else involving the actual construction of the house, the house pad must be prepared. Starting the construction of any building before preparing the house pad properly is setting yourself up for disaster. It’s an essential part of the process and there’s […]
What if rocks are found during excavation?
While this can be problematic, when you have a contractor that is experienced, they should be able to come up with a plan on how to deal with this issue. Running into rocks during an excavation could present anything from a minor challenge to a major one, depending on how much rock is present. If […]
Backfilling trenches and foundations
Understanding the steps to backfilling trenches and foundations will give you the knowledge you need to ensure the contractor you hired is providing you with quality work and service. What is backfilling? Backfilling is the process of replacing lost material around a foundation after excavation. Before a foundation can be poured a trench or pit […]
Causes and solutions to soil loss
The causes and solutions to soil loss can be a complicated subject that requires the guidance of a professional to fully understand and deal with the issue. Soil erosion is more than just a problem for farmers, it’s something that can affect every property owner. Soil erosion can damage your property’s foundation. That’s right, soil […]
The Brush cutter – A versatile piece of equipment
The Slasher/brush cutter darwin overcomes various problems making it a fantastic piece of equipment for any landscaping company. First, what is a brush cutter/Slasher? A brush cutter/slasher is a heavy-duty piece of Earthmoving equipment designed for clearing areas that are overgrown with grass and other types of vegetation. Unlike a lawnmower, a brush cutter/Slasher can […]
Everything you need to know about Augers
An earthmoving auger attachment is a very specialized piece of equipment that is only ever used for one purpose, drilling holes. Most other pieces of equipment that we own can be used for multiple purposes, making them efficient. But there are times when a specialized piece of equipment is needed that only does one specific […]
Bobcat vs excavator: What are the differences?
A bobcat or skid steer as they are known as, Bobcat is actually a brand name, skid steer is what the machines are, they can be hired in different sizes, in many different brand names, they either have tracks or tyres, most popular at present is the tracked skid steers, as they are more moveable, […]