Site preparation

Start with the conditions on the property.

Site preparation can involve much more than moving soil. Existing access, drainage paths, grade changes, visible utilities, staging space, and the next trade in the project all affect how work should be planned.

Questions worth organizing early

• What part of the property needs to be accessed?
• What will be built, repaired, or installed after excavation?
• Are there drainage concerns or visible utility markers?
• What access limits, setbacks, or permits may apply?

Documenting these basics makes a project discussion more productive and helps avoid treating a site-specific decision as a generic one.

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