Excavation contractors play a very significant role on construction sites, but many people aren’t familiar with how exactly they help to bring projects successfully to fruition. Alaska Hydro/Ax Land Clearing offers Alaska residents a number of services that make it possible for them to carry out their construction plans.

Below, the company explains a few of the most important responsibilities an excavation contractor has on a building site:

• Prepare Land For Construction: Before any construction can begin, the property must be properly prepared. Excavators can perform land clearing and tree removal services to rid the site of anything that may interfere with digging the foundation.
• Operate Heavy Equipment: Operating heavy equipment is another duty that falls in the hands of excavation contractors. This is the only way to effectively move around large amounts of dirt, gravel, and sand. They are often in charge of running large machines like bulldozers, graders, cranes, and pumps.
• Dig Foundations: Once the land has been thoroughly cleared, excavators can begin digging for the new construction’s foundation to be poured. It is their job to ensure the trenches are dug in the right location and are accurately sized before backfilling the foundation for extra support.
• Create Trenches For Utilities: If new utility lines for gas, water, electric, or septic systems need to be laid, an excavation contractor can create the appropriate trenches and get the ground ready where they will be placed.  

An excavation contractor can offer expertise on many different kinds of residential and commercial projects. Contact Alaska Hydro/Ax Land Clearing at (907) 243-6200, or visit their website for more information about their services.