Lassiter Excavating has been a family business since 1989. We specialize in excavation, pool removal, pier drilling, and helicals.
There are things you can do to prepare for a landslide. This article goes over how to prepare and protect your property.
Landslide. Not a pretty word. However, California is susceptible to annual landslides. Landslides take place when masses of earth, rock, or debris give way to gravity and move down a slope. These include shallow landslides that may grow into dangerous debris flows and larger landslides that can destroy cliffs and move entire buildings off a foundation and down a slope. When landslides occur, it is time to call a professional Bay Area landslide repair service.
To repair or strengthen and ensure a strong foundation, Bay Area soil drilling experts often utilize helical piers. Learn more in this informative blog.
No one wants foundation problems because a good foundation provides strength and stability for the structure above it. However, the soil beneath a structure can shift due to dramatic temperature changes, rainy seasons followed by droughts, problematic initial construction, or other issues. To repair or strengthen and ensure a strong foundation, Bay Area soil drilling experts often utilize helical piers.
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If you are considering pool removal in the Bay Area, it’s helpful to know how the process goes. Here’s an overview.
Having an in-ground swimming pool can provide significant enjoyment to individuals and families. But at some point, a pool may exhaust its useful life. That time may come if the pool no longer gets much use, it is too expensive to operate, or when you need the property space for some other uses. When the time comes to say “goodbye” to that pool, it is time to call the swimming pool removal Bay Area experts.
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Excavation is one of the first steps to many types of projects. Learn more about the steps of excavation in this article and why it is so important.
Excavation is the process of removing earth, rock, or other materials to form a cavity in the ground. But it is a lot more than simply “digging in the dirt.” Excavation is a sophisticated aspect of construction that is used at the beginning of almost every structure including the construction of homes, the building of swimming pools, foundations, and much more. It is a process that requires an expert Bay Area basement excavation company.
Wet weather poses challenges and safety concerns on construction sites. Professionals follow protocols to stay safe.
Wet weather poses challenges and safety concerns on construction sites. When wet weather (not just a few sprinkles) occurs, a line from the musical production “The Music Man” comes to mind: “Oh yes we got trouble…” However, an expert Bay Area trenching and excavation company will know how to successfully handle potential safety and excavation risks in wet weather.
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Experiencing soil erosion or problems of water drainage on a property may prompt the need for a retaining wall. There are also some other uses and benefits of a retaining wall.
Retaining walls are commonly used around homes, businesses, schools, and more. They are simply a structure that holds soil behind it. Experiencing soil erosion or problems of water drainage on a property may prompt the need for a retaining wall, but there are also some excellent other uses and benefits of a retaining wall. A professional Bay Area retaining wall drilling company can prepare the soil and area to support a great retaining wall.
For any structure to endure, it must be built on a strong foundation. A Bay Area foundation drilling company looks at different ways to support the foundation.
For any structure to endure, it must be built on a strong foundation. The foundation supports the load of the entire structure, protects ground moisture from compromising the structure, and keeps the structure standing solidly in the face of nature’s whims. Yet, the foundation itself or the structure may require support. That’s when Bay Area pier drilling comes in to install helical piers or push piers for the support, strength, and stability required.
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Foundation piers in the Bay Area help support a building. There are other things you can do to avoid costly foundation repairs. Use these tips.
The purpose of a home’s foundation is to provide a level, flat base for construction and support the entire weight of the structure. Foundations also separate materials containing wood from direct contact with the ground since contact would increase the risk of termite damage and rotting wood. While concrete is the most common material used when creating a foundation, the foundation for your home could contain brick, concrete block, poured concrete, or lumber treated with preservatives.
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When you have a pool removed, you have 2 choices. Here’s a look at the 2 options of Bay Area pool removal.
Owning your own pool can offer lots of fun, relaxation, rewarding exercise, and good times. But sometimes situations and needs change and an inground pool may become unnecessary or even undesirable. When that time comes, it is best to call an expert at swimming pool removal in the Bay Area to accomplish the pool removal safely and properly.
Excavation is a lot more than simply digging a hole. Learn more about why excavation is such an important step in construction projects.
Excavation is a lot more than simply digging a hole. Excavation means moving and removing soil and rock from a workplace to form an open hole, trench, tunnel, or cavity. The work can include drilling, trenching, and grading services. Usually, this involves the use of heavy machinery like bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and forward loaders. Excavation is critical for every construction project because it creates a strong foundation for the project and provides a stable surface for the surrounding property.
