If you’re planning on an excavation project for your home or business property, you might wonder if weather will cause a difference in how quickly the project gets done. The short answer is yes. “Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night . . . ” may work for mail carriers, but when it comes…
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Usually, when a piece of land is being prepared for a new project, like an addition to the house or renovation, land grading is done. You might also do land grading when there is an issue with the drainage that affects the foundation. Some of the times when you would need to land grade would…
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If you’re planning on excavating the ground for a residential or commercial basement, there is a lot more to it than just digging a hole and building a basement in it. Lots of planning needs to go into excavation. You’ll need heavy-duty equipment, and you can’t just use any excavation technique. The right technique needs…
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Rock retaining walls are equal parts beautiful and functional. These walls are built to hold back the ground, usually on areas of land with large slopes. A natural rock wall gives a rustic and earthy feel to any landscaping. Here’s what you need to know to help you choose the right type of retaining wall…
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If you’re having a swimming pool installed, there are a few things you should consider before the excavation portion begins. And, yes, you will need to excavate your yard’s ground if you want to install an in-ground pool. This is something many people don’t think about. If you’re in the process of finding a pool…
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Averaging around 12.26” of annual rainfall, Utah is one of the driest states in the country—the second, in fact. Only Nevada receives less rainfall per year than The Beehive State. While Utah’s low rainfall leads to stunning deserts and red rock landscapes, it also means that residential landscaping is tough to maintain. Plants, bushes, trees,…
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A waterfall or water feature can elevate the game of any home. No matter the size of your yard, a water feature, whether it’s a koi pond, a birdbath, or a waterfall, will create a point of interest and add character to your yard. Not only will the soothing sound of bubbling and gurgling water…
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When building a new home, pool, or another exciting project, it’s easy to focus only on the construction of the actual structure itself. However, it’s important not to forget about the work that goes into preparing the land for construction. Despite taking place before any building starts, the process of sitework and excavation can be…
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Building a house is a big undertaking and must be done well at every step of the process to ensure it stays stable and secure for decades to come. Many people think of laying the foundation as the first stage of home construction, but before you can pour any concrete, you must prim and prepare…
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When you really get down to it, construction demolition is a simple and straightforward process, but it sure doesn’t seem that way to a novice. For someone completely new to this, it might feel like banging your head against a brick wall, which is why we’ve broken it down into a series of simple steps…
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