Site Excavation

This is the most common service provided by excavating contractors. Site excavation involves grading, land alteration, and drainage correction. This is crucial for the preparation of construction systems for new structures and roads. An excavating professional can carve out your building's precise foundation. They can also make sure that the ground is dense enough to support your structure's weight. If your site has loose soil, they can use compactors to compress the soil to ensure that your foundation is stable enough for the project. In some instances, excavating professionals will literally change the landscape of a site. For instance, they can flatten unwanted declines or inclines or create an attractive terrain.

Installation for Underground Utilities

An essential part of modern construction is underground utilities. Excavating contractors can handle the installation of things like storm drainage, sewer systems, water mains, and retention systems. They can do anything from digging trenches to connecting pipes. It's important to keep in mind that these systems don't last forever. This means they need to be maintained and repaired at some point. When the need arises, an excavating contractor can also repair damaged systems. Experienced excavating professionals are able to do all this without interfering with an existing utility line.

Road and Infrastructure Construction

The creation and enhancement of existing roadways are vast. There's a lot of earth-movement and drainage work involved. All these services can be offered by excavating professionals. Roads aren't just about what's on the surface; the layers beneath the paved surface are important as well. For a road to last long, a stable foundation is needed. Excavating professionals can establish the foundation for roads. They can level bumps, fill dips, and compress dirt. They also design and create drainage systems for roads, and all these tasks are essential for a long-lasting road.

In most cases, excavation companies are also responsible for creating temporary and permanent road beds needed for heavy equipment operators to safely and efficiently access job sites. This may be needed for roads, demolition, and sidewalk projects. Are you in need of excavation services? Get in touch with ICON Grading & Construction today!