Preparing a new site for construction

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Preparing a new site for construction
There is an important process to go through
before a development or construction can begin
whether that is residential or commercial in
nature. You will want professionals part of a
demolition company Toms River who have experience
and know what they are doing. This process needs
to be done properly as it can be the difference
between whether the construction is successful or
not. The company you select should have
experience with site preparation, grading,
demolition, excavation, and utility. Here is a
look at what this process looks like.
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How accessible is the site - First of all the
preparation begins with assessing how easy the
site is to get to with any of the equipment that
will be needed. Can the demolition company
Lakewood team get there to take down old
buildings? Being able to access to site easily
makes a huge difference to the project, to having
materials delivered and so on. That can have a
huge impact on how long the construction takes as
well. Things that need to be considered include
the width of the road, tree positions, being able
to take out debris, where the power lines are and
avoiding existing structures. The elevation of
the site is also a concern since drainage needs
to be effective.
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Clearing the site with demolition and grading -
When access has been achieved, there is the next
stage of grading the area and clearing the site.
The demolition company Toms River will handle
removing old structures, trees and other
obstacles. The goal is to achieve a site that is
clear in a safe manner ready to be built on.
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Surveying the site - This step is important to
get the permits and zoning that are required for
the location. It means a professional surveyor
has to come in and evaluate the location,
understand where the construction is taking place
and the type of buildings that are going up.
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Testing the soil - Some people might skip this
step to speed up the process and lower costs but
soil testing is essential. The density of the
soil needs to be obtained and the properties of
the soil need to be understood. Only then can it
be ascertained if the soil is going to be able to
support the foundations and buildings being built
above it. If the soil cannot be built upon it,
other solutions need to be found or even the site
of the construction needs to be moved.
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Planning and designing the construction site -
This includes checking for utilities and
underground services and making sure they are not
interrupted or damaged. It will also cover
grading in order to redirect water flow if
needed.
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Earthwork and excavation time - Finally the
demolition company Lakewood will help with
excavation work. Sites usually see two types,
detailed excavation and bulk excavation. Bulk
involves clearing a whole large area ensuring it
is level. Detailed excavation is looking at
smaller details like loose soil, tree roots and
such. Both are important to having the site ready
for building on.