5 Costly Site Prep Mistakes Developers Make—And How to Avoid Them with the Right Excavation Partner
In the construction business, there is nothing more costly or more frustrating than errors that occurred prior to laying the first wall. Proper site preparation is the key to a successful project, but it is also where a lot of developers run into difficulties, rework and cost overruns. We have witnessed the consequences of inappropriate errors in the site prep process at Inntelex firsthand, and as such, we know how these mistakes can slow down the schedule, exhaust resources, and compromise the future.
These are five of the most typical yet expensive site prep errors that developers make and how the correct excavation partner can help avoid them.
1. Improper Grading and Raising up Work
The slightest grading errors may derail a whole project. When the elevations are not off, including by a few inches, you will end up with water pooling issues, poor drainage, foundation issues, or failure to meet local codes. Re-grading post utilities? That kills a budget. Our crews at Inntelex are held to rigid grade tolerances and elevations are checked twice to make sure that it is right the first time. Accuracy in this case is rewarded in all other places.
2. Ignoring Ground Conditions
More times than not, developers dig without a clue of what was down below. Unsuitable soils, rock underground or low water tables may result in delays or structural problems in the future. We operate alongside geotechnical reports and provide over-excavation services where they are needed- your site will be stable and build-ready.
3. Ineffective Drainage Planning
Poorly designed lots that fail to drain stormwater may cause long-term liability. Poor drainage has a cost: from erosion to flooded basements. We assist in designing and installing drainage systems that suit the site needs; be it culverts, swales, French drains, or extensive underground systems.
4. Booking the Wrong Equipment-or Waiting on the Wrong Equipment
Where excavation teams are using rentals, there is a high likelihood that delays occur. An incorrect size of the bucket, unobtainable trenchers or unreliable deliveries can bring a job to its knees. At Inntelex we possess our own fleet. It implies that in case a project requires rapid gear changing, we are prepared, and it does not require third parties to wait.
5. Utility Complexity underestimation
The process of utility trenching does not only involve a line cut in the ground. It is about familiarity with depths needed, separation regulations, and how to work with other trades. We have experience utility crews that have laid sewer, water, power, and storm lines throughout Southern Utah. We have our own tools that can accelerate the process and we are laser-focused on safety and precision.
The Bottom Line
When you connect with a site prep team with an eye on precision, planning, and performance, you stop problems before they begin. Inntelex delivers the gear, the staff and the determination to get your next project back on schedule, on budget and on grade.
It is time to break ground the right way?
Call us to arrange a free consultation and find out how we make projects all over Utah roll along-fast.
