Lassiter Excavating has been a family business since 1989. We specialize in excavation, pool removal, pier drilling, and helicals.
A deck can be a beautiful addition to a home and outdoor living space. Our Bay Area deck piers company offers some advice on how to know if it needs repairs.
A deck can be a beautiful addition or extension to one’s home. But having a beautiful deck goes well beyond nicely decorating it. Rather, keeping a deck in good shape is critical to continuing to enjoy it safely. And a safe deck structure requires solid footings and piers that are properly placed and installed. When a deck experiences structural problems, it is time to call an expert Bay Area deck piers company.
Foundations vary in structure relative to the depth to which the foundation must be established in the ground. Small structures might only require a shallow foundation, which involves excavating between three and eight feet into the ground, before pouring a concrete footing by an expert Bay Area foundation drilling company.
To avoid any injuries, damage to utilities, and or interruption of service, it is necessary to locate where these Utilities before beginning any excavation work. Here are some tips on the process.
Many public utilities have underground piping which is used to deliver services to all the residents and businesses of a given community. To avoid any injuries, damage to utilities, and or interruption of service, it is necessary to locate where these Utilities before beginning any excavation work. There are some hefty fines which can be levied against individuals or companies who damage utility lines.
Spotting and addressing foundation issues can help with keeping costs down. Here are some pointers from a Foundation Piers company in the Bay Area.
A strong foundation is critical for the structural integrity of a building and for the safety of its occupants. Only with a strong foundation can a building remain standing for decades. When foundation problems become evident it is time to call an expert Bay Area foundation piers company promptly.
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Ready to remove that pool from your backyard? Here are some ideas of what you can do with the space in your new dream backyard.
There are many who believe that when you remove a pool, your backyard will simply be left with unwanted and unappealing space. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. To illustrate, the following list represents some of the best ways to make use of your backyard after a pool removal project: Continue reading “5 Ideas for Your Backyard After Removing Your Pool”
Drilled shafts are an economical way to support large axial and lateral loads. Learn more about the advantages of using drilled shafts from experts in foundation drilling.
Drilled shafts, also called drilled piers, bored piles, or caissons are deep foundation solutions created by excavating a deep hole and pouring fluid concrete into the hole. If needed, reinforcing steel can be installed in the excavation prior to pouring the concrete. An expert Bay Area foundation drilling company will have the equipment and the expertise to reliably perform this critical foundation work.
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There are times to save money on DIY projects. Bay Area excavation projects may not be one of those times, here’s why.
Doing an excavation project is much more than just digging in the dirt. It is serious work with potentially significant consequences. So, choose a professional Bay Area excavation contractor. Don’t take the risks of a DIY effort.
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Pools are fun but there comes a time where they don’t get used as much as they used to. Here are tips on choosing the best Bay Area pool removal contractor.
So, you have a backyard swimming pool that you have enjoyed for years. But perhaps things have changed, and it’s time to remove that once-loved pool. Or possibly you’ve bought a home with a pool and you want to get it removed. In both cases, it is time to call a professional Bay Area pool removal contractor.
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Trenching is widely used in construction as a part of the excavation process. Learn more about when and why trenching is used in this article.
Trenching is simply creating a hole in the ground by removing dirt, organic material, and rock. Trenches are not very wide and can be any depth. Trenching is widely used in construction for installing underground pipes, sewer, and water lines, drain lines, sprinkler systems, gas systems, electrical or fiber conduit, creating drainage, and building retaining walls.
A solid foundation is important for any structure. Learn more about how pier foundations work from Bay Area drilling experts.
Every structure needs a solid foundation that keeps it upright, gives it strength, and provides safety for its occupants and neighbors. A solid foundation supports the load of the entire building and keeps it standing against the forces of nature. It also protects the structure against the natural moisture and forces of the ground that could weaken it. An expert Bay Area foundation piers drilling company can construct a pier foundation that will provide enduring support and protection.
