Excavation is an essential first step in the literal foundation of a construction project. It allows you to reach the stable load-bearing earth beneath the topsoil and create a smooth, solid surface to lay the base on. A commercial excavation company is a team of highly skilled professionals that carry out the excavation process safely, efficiently and in accordance with all regulations to set your project up for long-term success.
Excavation, also commonly known as earthmoving, is the process of clearing sites of soil and debris and creating a level surface stable enough to support a structure. It also involves digging and trenching for underground infrastructure. Without proper excavation, a construction project can experience problems like expensive delays, safety hazards and even structural failures.
Pinnacle Earthworks are commercial excavation contractors providing high-quality earthworks services across Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and all the way out to Murray Bridge. Here is our guide to what to look for in a commercial excavation company to ensure a job well done.
Types of excavation
There are several common types of earthworks services that a commercial excavation company like Pinnacle Earthworks provides including:
Bulk excavation
One of the first steps in building roads, railways, commercial buildings and other large-scale projects, bulk excavation involves moving large quantities of soil, rock and other materials from a site to ensure the ground is level for construction. Key aspects include clearing trees and carrying out cut and fill.
Basement excavation
Basement excavation involves digging beneath structures to expand the useable ground below. Because there’s so much to understand about the process of basement excavation, from legal requirements to water table and dewatering strategies, it requires a competent commercial excavation company to do the job right.
Pool excavation
Installing an asset such as a pool on your property starts with a solid foundation and an understanding of both local regulations and design dimensions. Pinnacle Earthworks can help with both.
Drainage trenching
Drainage trenching involves digging underground paths to manage on-site water flow and ensure proper drainage, directing water away from properties.
What to look for in a commercial excavation company
When you’re faced with so many options, how do you tell good from bad and choose the right commercial excavation contractors for your project? Here are some of the most important considerations when choosing a commercial excavation company:
Qualifications and licenses
If you don’t know where to begin with the earthmoving contractors in your area, reading reviews online and taking recommendations can be a good place to start. It pays to check their qualifications online, such as making sure they have all the necessary trade licences. A responsible company will ensure that they comply with all insurance requirements as per Australian laws and regulations, giving you peace of mind. If the company doesn’t list their licences on their website, using tools like ABN Lookup can help.
If they’re a good earthmoving company, they will also comply with safety rules and use the Dial Before You Dig service to locate underground pipes and cables before they start.
High-quality equipment
The right kind of machinery makes all the difference. It should be modern, properly maintained and appropriate for the job at hand. The company’s equipment should be appropriate for your specific soil type, site access and depth requirements. Using the wrong equipment can result in costly delays and even damage to the finished structure.
High levels of experience
What kind of projects has the company worked on before? It helps if they have experience working on similar builds to yours. Checking how they have handled similar projects will give you some idea whether or not they’re the right fit for you and the more experience they have, the more you can trust them with your project.
Honesty and transparency
Excavation contractors need to be honest, ethical and transparent so that you can trust they’ll safely deliver high-quality work without hidden costs or other nasty surprises. Accurate pricing, realistic schedules and transparency about fees all help you proceed with the project with confidence.
Pinnacle Earthworks excavation services
Adelaide’s leading commercial excavation contractors, Pinnacle Earthworks provides quality excavation services across Adelaide, Adelaide Hills and Murray Bridge, South Australia. With modern earthmoving equipment that carries out all excavations safely and efficiently, we offer a range of services including bulk, basement, pool and drainage excavation.
Pinnacle Earthworks’ contractors are fully licensed and experienced in all aspects of the earthmoving process, including working with the unique soil conditions in the Adelaide Hills. Our range of modern and well-maintained earthmoving equipment includes excavators and mini excavators, bobcats and skid steers. From large-scale earthmoving projects to those with tight access requirements, we can handle any site (and any challenge) in Adelaide.
To find out more, call the Pinnacle Earthworks team on 0400 084 944 or get a free quote from us online.