Application
Foundation excavation
Digging footings and basements to the right depth and level.
What makes it difficult
- Tight urban sites and the safety of neighbouring buildings
- Deep cuts risk the sides collapsing
- Timing trucks to take the spoil away
Method
How the job is done
01STEP 01
Layout and levels
Limits and depths are marked from the drawings.
02STEP 02
Dig in stages
Dug with safe batters or support.
03STEP 03
Remove spoil
Spoil is loaded straight into trucks and removed.
Checklist
Check before you start
- Structural drawings and dig depth
- Positions of neighbouring buildings and utilities
- Spoil dump site and truck route
FAQ
Common questions
It depends on the depth, the volume and the space on site. Share the site details and the right size is recommended.
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