Septic System Installation | Lower Lake, CA

Excavation & Grading

It’s important to remember that you don’t always have to do backbreaking labor on your own just because you have the ability to do so. When you send your excavation work to us, we’ll take care of things while you spare your back the agony.

eXCAVATING & Grading pROJECTS

It’s important to remember that excavation crews aren’t just good at digging giant holes on your property. When you need to create a smooth surface on which to start building a structure, an excavation crew can help remove the excess dirt causing the correct grading.

What is the difference between an excavation and a trench?

OSHA defines an excavation as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in the Earth’s surface formed by earth removal.
A trench is defined as a narrow excavation (in relation to its length) made below the surface of the ground. In general, the depth
of a trench is greater than its width, but the width of a trench (measured at the bottom) is not greater than 15 feet (4.6 m).

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WHAT IS EXCAVATION?

Excavation is designed to provide a clean slate for building projects, typically by removing dirt, rocks and debris from the ground, and may involve the use of explosives, heavy equipment and other tools. Depending on the type of excavation you choose, your project might require a mixture of methods.

Rock: Rock excavation removes rocks from the ground, and can be accomplished by digging or, depending on the size and degree of difficulty, using explosives to get the job done.
Topsoil: Topsoil removes the top layer of dirt from the ground, compressing the earth and getting rid of anything that could cause a building to sink.
Earth: This type goes another layer below the topsoil, removing earth from the surface and flattening it.
Cut and fill: This excavation method strips layers from the earth and can include grading.
Muck: Muck excavation removes mud, water and dirt, often moving it elsewhere to allow it to dry.
Drainage: This type works to divert water, and can include trenches and canals.
Channel: This type also deals with water, but with the goal of changing the way the water flows, whether to increase that capacity or move it elsewhere.
Basement: If you want a basement in your building, you’ll need to use this somewhat complicated excavation method.
Roadway: Roadway excavation helps clear a path for roads, highways and freeways, sometimes using the excavated materials to create embankments and other features.
Bridge: This highly specialized method helps clear the land and make sure that it can support the weight of a bridge and cars.
Underground: As the name suggests, underground excavation deals with creating tunnels and shafts, often for pipes, utilities, subways and other transportation tunnels. This is a specialized type of excavation.
Footing: Footing excavation is designed to create a solid foundation for a building that will not sink. It includes pouring and setting concrete.
Borrow: This type of excavation removes dirt and rocks with the goal of moving them to another location and using them there. They may need to be sorted before use.
Unclassified: Anytime you have excavation designed to deal with removing stubborn objects and debris from the ground, this is called “unclassified” excavation.