Excavation Services
We Excavate and backfill for dry utilities and structural foundations. We cut clean minimizing over dig, and work with our trade partners to ensure the utilities are installed to correct elevations the first time.
Excavation Services
Services we offered:
- Trenching
- Sloping
- Utility excavation
- Structural excavation
- Basement excavation
- And more
We Excavate and backfill for dry utilities and structural foundations. We cut clean minimizing over dig, and work with our trade partners to ensure the utilities are installed to correct elevations the first time.
For details on our full range of services, or to discuss other construction solutions we provide, please call (725) 278-1958
What is Excavation, What Does it Involve, and Why is it Needed?
What it is:
While grading is about shaping the surface, excavation is about digging into the earth. It is the process of removing soil, rock, and other materials to create a cavity or trench in the ground.
What it involves:
Excavation requires heavy machinery like excavators and backhoes to dig deep into the site. It involves trenching for underground utilities (water, sewer, electrical), digging out foundations or basements, and excavating for swimming pools. It also includes “cut and fill” work, where we cut away hillsides and use that dirt to fill in low spots on the property.
Why it is needed:
You cannot build a strong structure on top of loose topsoil. Excavation allows builders to reach the solid, undisturbed earth required to support a foundation. It is also the only way to safely install the critical underground infrastructure that powers a modern home or commercial building.