Excavation is the process of clearing out various materials like earth and rocks using heavy machinery or even explosives. Prepare for your upcoming construction project by learning about a few of the specialized types of excavation services you may need below.

4 Excavation Services Your Project Might Require

1. Topsoil Excavation

The first step in most building jobs is topsoil excavation, which is the process of removing the ground’s top layer, including the vegetation, roots, and any other organic matter that could impede construction. An excavation service typically takes out four to six inches, but the required depth will vary by site. The cleared land will then be ready for grading and foundation building.

2. Stripping Excavation

When a piece of land has topographical irregularities, stripping excavation is used to level it. Also known as cut and fill excavation for its methodology, the process involves taking out earth or rock from one area and using it to plug a hole elsewhere. This recycling of fill material makes the procedure especially efficient.

3. Basement Excavation

When building beneath the ground, you’ll need a demolition company to perform a basement excavation. This process digs into the earth to remove soil and rocks, clearing room for your building’s foundation. It sometimes requires the use of explosive demolition.

4. Drainage Excavation

If you need to channel water away from a residential or agricultural area, it’s time for drainage excavation. By building structures like trenches, ditches, and storm drains, drainage excavation diverts water to protect a property from flooding. When referring to an existing building, drainage excavation involves digging down to repair, reroute, or replace existing drain lines.

 

If you require any of these excavation services, reach out to the contractors at Amazon Construction in Pearl City, HI. They’ve provided clients with land clearing, demolition, hauling, trucking, and excavation services for over 30 years. Call (808) 841-6595 to request a free estimate, or visit them online to learn more about what they can do for you.