You’ve likely seen bulldozers and uniformed crews breaking ground at various sites on your way to work, but just what sort of projects are they working on? Whether you’re a project manager or commercial property owner or run a business of your own, there are many instances in which you might need to hire an excavation contractor. Here are just a few instances where heavy-duty equipment and the accompanying skills are required.

What Situations Require an Excavation Contractor?

1. Underground Utilities

Whether you oversee a hotel, hospital, or government building, utilities like water and natural gas will be essential aspects of construction and upkeep. Since these pipelines run underground, you may need a commercial excavation contractor to dig pathways around your property to install a new system. If there are issues with your utilities, such as blockage from a rogue tree root, an excavation contractor can expose the problem area with ease.

2. Land Clearing

If your commercial property has yet to enter the construction phase, the land it will sit on may still need to be emptied. Some plots may contain anything from tall trees to large rocks and outbuildings, and only an excavation contractor will have the equipment and know-how to clear it all away. Best of all, an excavation crew with heavy-duty machinery can get rid of natural obstacles much faster than a team with hand tools.

3. Drainage & Erosion Control

Excavation contractors are well-acquainted with moving dirt, which makes them excellent candidates for redistribution jobs. If you need the land around your property to have a steeper downward slope, so rainwater flows away from the foundation, they can move the dirt to create such an angle. On the other hand, if runoff has moved too much dirt away from your property, they can reverse erosion by bringing it right back.

If you need an excavation contractor for a large commercial project, get in touch with Alaska Hydro Ax. This Anchorage team is proud to serve the entire state with land clearing, stump grinding, and other essential excavation services. For more information on their work, visit their website, and call (907) 243-6200 to speak with a professional.