Excavation
tips, what you need to know
Whether you are building a new home or making some kind of addition
while remodeling, chances are that you will have to do some excavating
during the process to make sure that everything is where is needs
to be. Excavation is one of the most important steps in building
any structure because it provides the base for the foundation
and everything that will go on top of it. If there are problems
with the excavation, there will almost certainly be problems
with the other structures as well. Here are some tips that will
help you make the best choices in your excavation.
One of the first and most important steps you should take
is to inform yourself about what the legal requirements are
for the kind of project you are undertaking. If you are building
a home you will need proper building permits and periodic inspections
by trained professionals to make sure that everything is done
properly and safely. This may also be the case if you are adding
on to a house or even adding something like a small shed or
playhouse in the yard. Know what your local rules and regulations
are so that you can save time and money in the long run and
avoid delays from not doing things properly. Some problems
that can arise from bad excavation are drainage problems, uneven
foundations and foundation cracks or settling and any number
of associated effects.
It is important to know what type of excavation is needed
for each individual job. Building a shed will most likely be
less involved than adding an addition to you house, but it
is always important to make sure you are following the right
steps. Try and inform yourself as much as possible about the
type of excavation and construction you are doing so that you
can do it properly on your own or make sure that those doing
it for hire are also doing it the proper way. If, after your
research, you cannot determine what the best choice is in your
situation or if you simply don't understand all that is required,
seek the assistance of a professional. You will have to pay
them of course, but this may far outweigh the costs you could
incur from doing a job improperly or illegally on your own.
Know your limits and when you are out of your realm of understanding
and expertise and ask for aid from others when this happens.
In the case of excavation and not knowing what to do in a particular
situation, it may be a good idea to hire a surveyor to determine
what would be necessary.
When you are building a home or adding on make sure that you
know where the exact boundaries of your property are so that
you don't build on someone else's land. They are legally entitled
to take down anything that is on their land, regardless of
who put it there. This could end up being very costly if not
considered in advance. It is also important to consider the
easements that are placed on a property by utility companies
so that they can access and service any infrastructure belonging
to them. They have the legal right to use these easements and
to go on your property for maintenance issues. If something
has been built in their way, they can and will tear it down
to accomplish what they need to and are not required to rebuild
or reimburse the costs of doing this.
If you are going to be digging, especially to any significant
depth, it is essential that you check for underground networks
such as sewer, power or cable lines, sprinkler system, septic
tanks, etc. Digging into one of these could constitute a very
serious problem and could cost a great deal to repair or replace.
It is also important to have the right tools to stay safe
and spend the time as efficiently as possible. If you are going
to be digging a very large hole, it is probably to rent something
made for doing such a task. It will save you a lot of time
and money in the long run and you won't have nearly as many
blisters on your hands that if you were to try and do it by
hand.
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