Basement Excavation

There's more to it than just digging a hole.

The foundation of a structure is one of its most important components. If you're planning on building a home or adding on to existing space, there is more to consider at the start than just getting a hole dug.

• Where should utility lines and pipes enter the building?
• How far above ground should your basement ceiling be?
• How should your home be "set" in the lot to add to curb appeal?
• What are your soil conditions?
• Have you done a Perc Test? Do you need special drainage?
• Are there trees and features you want to keep?
• What are your local zoning and environmental laws?
• Will you need a septic system or well? Where to put them?
• Has your property been surveyed?
• What will a construction schedule & time frame look like?

Free Consultation

Phil Hood will meet with you & your General Contractor to discuss considerations such as: your home's site and laser-survey, paint-marking certain trees, where to run water & utility lines, site a septic system for gravity flow (as opposed to a lift pump system), planning for buried gutter drainage or downspout extensions, setting up for best "Curb Appeal," zoning & legal considerations, soil percolation test results, sump drainage, and more.

Take Advantage of Experience

Utilizing Phil's 3+ decades of excavation experience can help you save cost and time on your project because he understands how to best work with various site conditions to set the stage for other trades to build a great foundation. Hood Excavation receives a lot of repeat business from General Contractors who appreciate past quality work. It's easier for a GC to be on time and within budget when the subcontractor does excellent work that doesn't need "fixing."

If you're in our service area and want a free consultation, call Phil Hood to discuss your project.

Save by Seeing the Big Picture

Hood Excavation can save a homeowner time and money when other parts of the project are planned out from the beginning.

Without consulting with a qualified and experienced Excavation Contractor (like Hood Excavation) well before ground breaking, a patchwork construction process may develop which doesn't serve anyone well, and can lead to missed opportunities in efficiency, simplicity, & scheduling.

Missed Opportunities and Mistakes

There have been times when a subcontractor unnecessarily used an area on the property that would have worked best for the septic system, so that it could be gravity-fed instead of a more expensive and complicated lift system (avoidable when everyone's on the same page and communicating).

Other times utility lines or pipes may be unnecessarily ran into a structure in a spot that impedes and complicates the installation of drainage tile, adding time and complication..

And there are times when the sump (foundation drainage) and gutter runoff water could have been incorporated into a more efficient & simpler drainage design if the homeowner, General Contractor, & Hood Excavation had held a planning meeting before construction began, instead of trying to dovetail into the project's schedule later in the process.

Good Planning Yields Better Results & Reduces Stress

It can be difficult to see and plan for various systems ahead of time, but that's what years of experience can bring to the table. Do yourself a favor before your excavation project gets started, and consult with Phil of Hood Excavation.

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General Excavation

Over 30 Years of Earthwork Experience

There are a lot of different excavation needs:

• Basements
• Crawl Spaces
• Water Lines
• Drain Lines
• Septic Tank & Leach Bed Installations
• Tree Grubbing / Stump Removals
• Etc.

Call Phil for a free excavation consultation.

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Excavation Photos

Hood Excavation's Crew excavates a basement addition

Call Phil Hood for a Free Consultation before you dig.

Installing pedestrian bridge trusses at a golf course

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Hood Excavation's Services Links

• Septic System Services:
• Septic Tank Pumping / Solid Waste Removal
• Septic System & Leach Field Installation
• Septic System Repairs (and Maintenance Info)
• Inspections:
• Licensed Time-Of-Transfer Septic Tank Inspection
• Sewer Pipe & Tile Video Camera Diagnosis
• Excavation & Demolition:
• Basement Excavation, General Excavation
• Farm Tile Installation, Repair, & Trenches
• Building & Structure Demolition & Disposal
• Tree Grubbing / Brush Removal & Disposal
• Utilities:
• Water Line Installation & Locate Underground Utilities

More detail provided on the Services page.