Start with the drawings and boundaries
An excavation can only be done properly when it is clear exactly what needs to be done. The project drawings, the plot boundaries and the levels set by the engineer are the starting point. If something is unclear, it is far easier to clarify before the machine arrives on site.
Access for machines and trucks
The width of the entrance, slopes, trees, fences and overhead cables all affect which machine can get in and how it will move. They also determine whether a truck can get close enough to remove the soil.
- How wide is the access to the site?
- Is there room for a truck to stand near the excavation?
- Are there obstacles or overhead lines to take into account?
Underground utilities and neighbouring structures
Water pipes, drains, cables and other utilities may run through the site or very close to it. It is important to gather whatever information exists about their position before excavating. Likewise, when there are neighbouring buildings or walls, the excavation is planned carefully, following the engineer’s instructions.
The soil makes a difference
Soil is not the same everywhere. Soft ground, rocky patches or shallow groundwater change how the work is done and how long it takes. If there is geotechnical information about the plot, it is useful for whoever carries out the excavation to know it as well.
What happens to the soil?
An often overlooked question: will the soil stay on site to be used later for backfilling, or will it be removed? The answer affects the space needed on site, the transport and, of course, the cost.
Talk about it early
The earlier these points are discussed with your engineer and with whoever will excavate, the more smoothly the project goes. If you are planning an excavation in Komotini, Rhodope or the wider Thrace region, contact us to look at the needs of your site together.