A homeowner may not always think that they need a professional excavation service to help them with some digging that needs to be done on their property, and they may not realize everything involved with that service if they should hire such a company. If you know that you need some digging done on your property, note a few commonly asked questions about this work. This can ensure you know when to call an excavator that you can ask them the right questions about the job.

1. When is an excavator needed?

It's usually a good choice to call a professional excavator if you need to do any digging work that cannot be readily done with a simple shovel or that goes any deeper than a shovel itself. This is because there may be buried power lines, plumbing pipes, and other such items underground that you are overlooking and which you could easily damage on your own.

Digging on your property also has long-term effects that you may not realize. For example, if you were to remove too much dirt from your property without adding a retaining wall or other such brace, you could see soil runoff and even small landslides as the soil is no longer compacted and strong. A professional excavating company will ensure that your property is protected from any type of damage as they dig.

2. Does heavy-duty equipment damage private property?

It's easy to think a heavy-duty bobcat, crane, or other such digger actually damages private property, and you may hesitate to call a professional excavating company for this reason alone. However, most equipment will be made specifically for use on private property so that it doesn't leave marks on your driveway or simply tear up your lawn. Equipment may have thick rubber treads which won't cut into soft soil or asphalt as much as tires might. You might talk to your excavating company about your concerns as they might recommend you put down boards in very hot weather or over very soft soil, but in many cases a heavy-duty digger won't damage property the way you might assume.

3. Does excavation always dig up the entire yard?

If you're concerned about landscaping features, small trees, and the like, ask your excavating company about alternative methods to digging. They may be able to excavate underground without digging up the topsoil or use trenchers to create long, narrow digs where needed. Don't assume your entire yard will be a disaster because of hiring an excavator, but work with them to find the type of dig that will work for your property in particular.

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