Digging A Drainage Trench 101: An Expert’s Guide

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Seeing your plants drowning and rotting in your yard is horrendous. You wouldn’t like your home to get damaged from a flooded yard or garden.  Yard flooding is one of the results of an improper drainage system. The best thing to do to prevent or solve this problem is to dig a drainage trench in … Read more

What Is Site Preparation In Home Building?

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You’re dying to see the new house, but the crew hasn’t even started building yet. What’s taking so long?  More than likely, the crew is involved in site preparation. Site preparation contains several important steps in the building process, and completing those steps takes time. However, preparation is crucial to the success of your new building.  … Read more

Land Grading: The Ultimate Guide

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If you own property that you are wanting to build on someday, or you own a home with horrible drainage issues, then keep reading. Today we are discussing land grading and why this is important to you as a property owner.   What is land grading? Grading simply means making the ground level usually in preparation … Read more

Excavation Contractors 101: What They Do And How To Hire Them

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Have you been told you need to hire excavation contractors? Not sure what an excavation contractor is, or what they can offer you in your business? In this article, we’re covering everything you need to know about excavation contractors, including what they do, and why you should hire them. What are Excavation Contractors? If you’ve … Read more

A Guide to Slope in Land Grading: What is it and Why Do You Need it?

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Did you know that runoff around your home can compromise its foundation? Slope for drainage refers to the inclination or angle of the system in relation to the ground. A slope is necessary for drainage systems to work effectively because it helps water flow downhill and away from the area being drained. Every property needs effective drainage … Read more

The 4 Most Versatile Excavation Tools of the Trade

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Fun with excavation equipment It seems like a young boy’s dream to want to grow up and play in the dirt with really cool, big and powerful machinery. That was exactly Jamie Blouin’s dream when he was younger. Jamie Blouin grew up to be the founder and owner of Prescott’s Aspire Construction Group, an excavation … Read more

5 Crucial Steps For A Proper Lot Clearing and Preparation

lot clearing project

Get ready to dig! Moving leftover debris is what these Earthwork Contractors do. This article discusses the critical steps in a foundation’s site preparation. Lot clearing is the first and foremost important step when preparing a new home-build project. The residential excavation company works hand-in-hand with the engineer to safeguard the home’s foundation. The project … Read more

3 Proven Tips to Protect Your Home’s Foundation

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With an increase in Arizona’s population and the demand for housing rises, there are valuable factors for a property owner to consider while the plans for a new development get underway. Jamie Blouin, earthwork contractor and owner of Aspire Construction Group, shares his knowledge on: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home’s Foundation 1. The Soils … Read more

5 Key Factors for Choosing Best Land Excavation Company for Your Project

Choosing a Land Excavation Company

Choosing the best excavation company is a task that should be heeded wisely. Taking the time to research the best, most cost effective, ethical, customer-service oriented, and quality grading excavation company is well worth the extra elbow grease. As you know, the foundation and lot prep for your home, the precise dig for plumbing pipes … Read more