Call Saegert Land Services for Underground Utility Excavation Services in Perry, Morgan, Muskingum, Licking, and Fairfield Counties, in Ohio!
The conveniences of modern life -- running water, a steady source of power, heat, climate control etc. -- are often taken for granted because they are always available. Until they are not. Failure in any one of these systems can relate to a problem inside the house or a problem at the utility source. Often, however, the difficulty lies somewhere in between, i.e. in gas lines, power cables and sewer lines. Addressing such issues means exposing these conduits which are often embedded beneath the ground. New construction, meanwhile, requires their installation. Given the necessity of these channels, underground utility excavation demands proficiency, experience and promptness. Such qualities are hallmarks of Saegert Land Services.
Utility Excavation for New Projects
New houses and commercial buildings are rarely self-supporting. Connection with public utilities is mandatory. Trenching and digging before the laying down of pipes or lines must be accurate in every position and measurement. Mistakes not only impact safety and proper function of the dwelling, but they also create complications elsewhere. Improperly installed gas lines at a residence might result in an interruption of service far beyond ground zero. For this reason, and others, there is no room for error in underground utility excavation.
Sequence in the Excavation Process
1. New construction may or may not be built on land where underground conduits exist or are adjacent. Contractors must obtain all the pertinent information from local utility authorities who usually maintain a mapping database to consult.
2. In addition, contractors need to gain all the necessary permits in accordance with local codes and ordinances. The municipal building department is the appropriate party to contact Ohio municipalities.
3. An overview of the topography and soil formation should also precede digging. This allows the excavation professionals to identify irregular inclines, drainage patterns and other characteristics that dictate the use of specific machinery and implements.
4. Preparation of the site involves demarcating the subject area; extracting all obstacles (e.g. tree stumps and shrubs); and signifying pre-existing lines, pipes and cables. Also, safety protocols are established in this phase.
5. Trenching and Excavation are at the core of the process. Very often this involves heavy machinery and is executed in accord with specific regulations. The size and depth of the trenches depends on the utility element. Water lines must be safe against freezing, while contractors need to shield gas lines from the causes of breach or fissure. Meanwhile, electrical lines should sit at a secure distance from the other conduits.
6. Backfilling is the act of returning and compacting that soil which was removed to create the trenches. Sometimes, the displaced soil is augmented with other soil, gravel and various materials that ensure the installed or repaired lines will stay in place and not be subject to shifting.
7. Restoration returns any impacted elements, e.g. sod or pavement, to their original state.
Central Ohioans can trust Saegert Land Services for safe and thorough excavation, accomplished with prompt customer service and professional integrity.
