What Does an Excavation Contractor Do?

Presentation by: Robinson Baylor

Area Clearing

Prior to any other excavation tasks, a contractor needs to clear the site from obstacles or unwanted stuff that can put a derail on the actual excavation process.

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Digging/ Excavating

This is quite obvious, right? It is! A contractor, together with his team, performs the actual excavation – for a new building or structure to construct, dike, swimming pool, landfill, etc.

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Foundation Installation

Apart from digging, he also provides foundation installation service for industrial project construction such as a building, manufacturing facility, etc. – to ensure that their structural integrity and long-lasting support are established.

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Hauling, Reclamation

An excavation contractor has a team also that gives hauling and reclamation service. If your area has a large amount of gravel or debris to be hauled away, you might want to consider getting an excavation contractor service. He is also geared with equipment capable of reclamation works.

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Fence Installation

A excavation contractor, together with his team, should also be able to provide fence installation service, particularly the concrete ones, where heavy equipment are needed.

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Road Construction

Pavement / road construction can also be provided by excavation contractors.Note: ‘General contractor’ companies have a wider selections of heavy equipment services. Photo credit: Small Town Stocks

Septic Tank Installation

And, you might be surprised that there are many excavation contractors that offer septic tank installation as well both for residential and commercial facilities.

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For more on excavation contractor works, visit this website:

http://generalcontractoridaho.com/