Excavation is the first step in preparing to build a new home. In most cases lenders will not even approve a loan until a licensed excavation company has provided a thorough quote. If you’re in the market for a brand-new home, you’ll likely need the land clearing services of an excavation contractor. Here, the experienced team at Drew Excavating in Vancouver, WA, explains some of the factors that go into excavating the land for your new build.
After a building project is approved by the local authorities, the land must be surveyed and staked before any ground can be moved. Clearing the natural landscape, including trees, shrubs, large rocks, and obstructions, must take place first. With the land properly prepped, our excavation team can begin digging the foundation for the home.
Excavation is much more than just digging a plan for the homes foundation. It requires years of experience in the northwest to estimate the appropriate amount of earth to move for your home’s foundation. After the land is dug, the soil must be properly graded and drained. Grading the soil involves creating a level base upon which to build.
