Site preparation is the first to take place before any construction or excavation. Skipping
this will make it difficult to create or install foundations on which any permanent
structure can be built upon.
There are many factors that can affect the quality of site preparation such as:
Varying soil types
High soil moisture contents
Geo-grids
Soil stabilization
Undercutting displacements
Finding a construction company that is able to resolve these issues before is critically
important.
In any structure, good foundations must be laid for support. Prior to laying the
foundation, foundation piers or deck piers may be needed. In order to have these,
foundation drilling should first be done on the site.
The following are the steps involved in the site preparation for the necessary
excavation.
1. The soil must first be tested.
This step is necessary to be able to gather data on the soil density. The ability to
bear the load of any structure built upon it and how well it will absorb moisture
can depend on this data.
If there are indications of the soil’s inability for proper grounding, additional steps
will be required until soil improvement is achieved to make the site more suitable
for construction.
2. Site clearing
Now that the soil has been tested, the next step is to clear the area. Trees,
shrubs or other vegetation and the previous structure’s remains should be
removed.
3. Site surveying
Mostly, the site is surveyed to get the area measurements necessary for proper
laying of the structure later on. This process is like having a physical
representation of the construction plan at the ground level. After surveying, the
excavation crew must be able to pin point the exact location to perform drilling.
4. Excavation
Now that the site is ready for construction, excavation should be able to proceed.
Hiring the most credible excavators should be sufficient. They must be able to
perform excavation with no issues given that the previous steps are successfully
accomplished.