Excavator Grading and Drainage Work Around New House Construction

Site Preparation and Equipment Mobilization

• 🚚 The team spent three hours moving equipment, including a dozer, mini excavator, skid steer, and roller, to the job site.
• 🏗️ The focus is on the final grading around a newly built house on a lot previously cleared and leveled.

Grading and Dirt Management

• ⛰️ A significant amount of dirt needs to be moved, cutting a hillside and pushing dirt to the side and to the garage area.
• 🏊‍♂️ Dirt from a dug pool is being relocated to the garage area as requested by the client.
• 🧱 Obstacles like bricks and lumber racks were moved to clear the work area.

Foundation Drainage and Site Work

• 💧 Foundation drains are being installed on the uphill side, requiring gravel and excavation.
• 🪨 A stockpile of ABC stone is being scraped and moved to make way for dirt pushing.
• 🛠️ Salvaged rock worth an estimated $2,000 was scraped and stockpiled for reuse.
• 🚧 The mini excavator was used to clean out around footings for foundation drains, especially after the pool backfilling.

Drainage System Installation

• 🌊 A gutter drain and a foundation drain were installed on the low side, with a 'T' connection to collect water.
• 🛢️ The area was backfilled with gravel, and a pipe was stubbed up for a gutter downspout.
• 🧱 The final grade is being established to accommodate pavers, with a 3 and 1/2 inch coping.

Advanced Dirt Moving and Site Leveling

• 🚜 The dozer was used to push large piles of dirt, starting the process of building out a driveway and leveling areas.
• 🚚 A track loader was transported to the site to speed up dirt moving operations.
• 🏡 Footings for a rental cabin were laid out and dug, with hopes for concrete pouring before rain.
• 📈 Significant progress was made in moving dirt, cutting hillsides, and creating a more level parking area around the house.