Foundation excavation requires precision digging to exact depths and dimensions. Whether building a new home, garage, or addition, the right equipment ensures your foundation is level, properly sized, and on solid ground.
Primary digging machine — 8-20 ton class for basement excavation, mini for additions
Hauls excavated soil off-site — basements generate 100+ loads
Grades around foundation, spreads gravel base, handles backfill
Compacts gravel base under footings and backfill against walls
Survey and stake foundation corners. Excavate to required depth using an excavator, maintaining proper slope for drainage.
Load and haul excavated soil with dump trucks. A typical basement generates 100-200 truckloads of material.
Level the foundation floor. Spread and compact gravel base material for footings using a compactor.
After foundation walls are set, backfill in layers using a track loader. Compact each layer to prevent settling.
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Browse Available EquipmentA mid-size excavator (10-20 ton class) is typical for full basement excavation. For additions or crawl spaces, a mini excavator (3-5 ton) may suffice.
A typical residential basement can be excavated in 1-3 days with proper equipment. Crawl spaces and footings may only take a few hours.
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