Perhaps your property is going through a major development or expansion.
Maybe an environmental cleanup is necessary. It’s also possible that your pipes and lines require extensive repair. That is where a trusted New Jersey excavation contractor comes into the picture.
Excavation services involve more than just moving dirt around. In addition, any excavation work must be done quickly, efficiently, and safely. You can trust the experts at Mikula Contracting Inc. for all your commercial excavation needs.
Our Excavation Services
Our excavation contractors provide both residential and commercial excavation services throughout New Jersey.
Residential Excavation
At Mikula Contracting, we provide residential excavation services across New Jersey, offering expert solutions for homeowners looking to transform their property. Our experienced team specializes in a wide range of excavation projects, including foundation preparation, drainage improvements, and yard grading. With state-of-the-art equipment, we handle projects of all sizes, from small home additions to complete basement excavations and swimming pool removals. As a fully licensed and insured contractor, we are committed to delivering high-quality work that meets your specific project needs, providing professional service, timely completion, and exceptional results for New Jersey homeowners.
Commercial Excavation
At Mikula Contracting, we provide comprehensive commercial excavation services across New Jersey, offering expert solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our skilled team specializes in a wide range of excavation projects, including site preparation, land clearing, grading, foundation excavation, and drainage system installation. With state-of-the-art equipment and over seven decades of industry experience, we handle projects from small-scale commercial developments to large industrial sites with precision and efficiency. We prioritize safety, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring minimal disruption to your business operations. As a fully licensed and insured contractor, we guarantee compliance with all local and state regulations, providing you with peace of mind throughout your excavation project.
Types of Excavation Services We Provide
The details of your construction project will vary depending on the type of excavation you need. Talking to a contractor about the anticipated steps before work commences is highly recommended. Then, the contractor, such as Mikula Contracting, can determine what type of excavation and equipment is required for your project.
The preparatory work on the job site makes a big difference in preventing building structural issues in the future. An excavation contractor starts the construction process by clearing the land and moving the dirt away from where the foundation will be placed. Skilled excavation for your new home and compaction are important strategies to ensure soil stability, setting a solid foundation that will hold up for many years.
In-Ground Swimming Pools
Not only can an excavation contractor, like Mikula Contracting, help with preparing the site where a new home will be built, but these services are also applicable to installing a swimming pool. Digging the hole for a swimming pool is similar to digging a hole for a foundation. So, this excavating job often uses the same type of equipment and techniques.
Property Grading
If your property has a large boulder, lots of debris, or trees that need to be removed or the site needs to be graded to make it level, you will require excavation expertise. These services are often indispensable in construction planning to solve drainage issues and prevent loss of topsoil and reduce erosion.
Drainage Solutions
At Mikula Contracting we can assist with drainage solutions as part of your excavation project. Managing the grade and soil positioning helps to move stormwater and sewage water away from the house and into the ideal locations for disposal.
Basements
Excavation services can be very helpful for digging basements. If you want to maximize the available living space in your home, then digging a basement can be an important step before construction begins.
Sometimes, the soil around your foundation could become contaminated. This could be due to a leaky underground septic tank, industrial activity, or improper disposal of waste. This poses a health hazard to the surrounding community and must be removed. If so, you need licensed excavation professionals to handle it correctly and ensure that the danger is eliminated.
Securing Your Foundation
The biggest part of construction is digging. In any construction project, you need an excavation expert to make sure the land can support the planned foundation. This is important whether you are planning an addition to your structure, an entirely new building, or performing a specific type of demolition project.
Trench Shoring
This is basically the process of strengthening the walls of a trench to prevent collapse. Underground utility installation and servicing a septic system are two of the most common reasons for this kind of excavation service. Since a majority of your plumbing system is located underground and there are dozens of types of trench boxes, expertise and precision are essential. It’s vital to hire a top-quality excavation company to handle it properly, use the right equipment, and prevent injury to other parts of your commercial property.
What Does an Excavation Project Entail?
Each project is unique, meaning the specific excavation type varies depending on the soil, location, and upcoming construction project.
First, the excavation area is inspected to determine the ideal preparatory work. During the planning phase, an experienced contractor will look at the plans to find the best approach.
The most important components and steps for New Jersey residential excavation include:
Preparation
Understanding what is underneath the soil, including gas lines, pipes, and more. Then, site clearing needs to be done to prepare the area for the upcoming project.
Staking Out
Next, the outline of the area is laid out, often using white marking paint. The best practice is to double- and triple-check the measurements before any marks are made. Always “measure twice and cut once.”
Equipment
It’s time for your contractor to bring their equipment on site. Depending on the size of the project and the work that needs to be done, common equipment includes a mini-excavator, plastic tarps, shovels, wheelbarrows, boots, gloves, fill dirt, and more.
Excavation
At this point, your contractor starts digging and moving the dirt. It might also be necessary to test the soil for stability at this point to determine if any other steps need to be implemented in order to ensure success. Compaction testing is another important factor in creating a stable level that can support the home’s foundation.
Work With a Trusted New Jersey Excavation Contractor
Mikula Contracting is here to help with anything that you need, including both residential and commercial excavation projects. Reach out at your convenience to schedule a consultation and learn more about available services. We’ll provide a free quote so you know what to expect in terms of pricing for the upcoming project.