The Do’s and Don’ts of Preparing for Earthworks in the Sunshine Coast
So, your project is all in hand. You have your plans and permits, so what is next? Obviously, you will also have purchased the land which you are going to use.
The next step is to get to work, the physical aspect of the project. Whatever the uses you are going to put the land to, whether it is agricultural, industrial, or commercial, it has to be prepared first.
That is not always as easy as it sounds. There might be all sorts of difficulties that you didn’t plan on or take note of when you decided that it was the best location for whatever you want to do. Not all land is as stable as it looks on the surface.
If you have purchased a second hand site you may find physical or underground obstacles that need to be removed before you can start your earthworks. What you need is an expert earth moving company that knows what it is doing. We at A1 Digging Solutions have the expertise that you need.
For that reason, we have put together a few of the do’s and don’ts of preparing for
earthworks on the Sunshine Coast.
Do: Hire An Experienced Earthmoving Company
Land preparation usually involves removing obstacles from the surface of the site before you can go any further.
If you have purchased a previously used site, you may have to remove foundations, the remains of other walls and drainage pipes.
So, don’t hire an earthmover and a bloke with a license to start your earthworks.
That’s called dry hiring and is not advisable. Hire a company that has the trained and experienced personnel for the job.
Don't: Let Anybody Operate the Machinery
Don’t allow just anybody to operate caterpillars or other kinds of heavy machinery on your site.
These heavy duty vehicles can cause a lot of damage and injury in the wrong hands.
Professional companies involved in earthworks carry liability insurance, so in case of accidents, it’s not laid at your feet.
Do: Level the Operating Surface
Construction needs level ground and that involves earth moving.
So, what you are left with at the end of the day is a nice level surface, but a pile debris too.
Depending on what you are doing and where you are doing it, it may be shrubbery, trees, rocks, bricks, and other materials.
Do hire a company that includes hauling away unwanted soil and other debris.
Use the Earthmoving Professionals at A1 Digging Solutions!
The three simple tips above may save you many headaches and hassles later if you take note of them.
We at A1 Digging Solutions are ready and waiting to take responsibility for your earthworks on the Sunshine Coast.
Going with the experts makes sense, so use our message page to contact us or simply give us a ring.
If you're trying to understand the bottom-line boosting benefits of hiring earth movers, read our previous blog here!
