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When you need major landscaping work that includes land grading and excavation, you should be as familiar as possible with the responsibilities of your contractor. The land grading experts at LaSalle Sand & Gravel in Kalispell, MT, are here to explain what land grading and excavation contractors should cover over the duration of their job.

You can expect the following responsibilities to be fulfilled: 

  • Land Survey: Before excavation begins, the contractor surveys the work site. This allows them to document the soil type, nearby structures, neighboring houses, nearby wildlife, and obstacles both above and below ground such as trees or buried pipes. This process allows them to assess what type of equipment and supplies will be needed for the job.
  • Permits: Local or state governments have to issue permits for the work to begin, so this is a critical step. If the permitting office needs to ask any questions, the contractor is responsible for addressing them so that the permit application is approved.
  • land gradingSafety First: An excavation contractor is responsible for hiring a well-trained and experienced land grading team that is completely licensed, insured, and certified to work safely. That means providing all their own safety equipment, and having the necessary expertise in preventing soil erosion, environmental damage, and dangers to people, wildlife, and property.
  • Excavation Work: Lastly, the contractor does the work and post-project clean up. This usually involves digging dirt and rocks, and land clearing to remove any trees or other plants. The work site may be graded using rocks, soil, sand, and/or gravel, and packed down to make the building site level.

If you have other questions about land grading, call the excavation experts at LaSalle Sand & Gravel in Kalispell at (406) 756-9070. They provide both expert construction teams and landscaping supplies like sand, gravel, and washed stone to get the job done right. Visit them online to learn more about their reliable, professional team.

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