It has been our experience that excavation/site preparation can take longer than most people realize. We request that you plan to have your site totally prepared two to four weeks before we arrive, to give ample time for complications, should they arise. It is also necessary to let us know how much, fill there is on the job site, if any, so that we may account for this in the take offs. If you don’t want to do your own site prep Cascade Pole Buildings can do this for you and work it into the bid.
For instance, access to the job site for a 60,000# concrete truck and delivery truck are just two of the issues.
Also: Clear area of trees, stumps, old structures, fences, sod, etc. Make work area five feet larger in all directions. Level site with a tractor (if required); knock down high spots. Place fill (dirt/sand/gravel,etc) and spread it over the building site as level as possible. A local man with a tractor or blade can usually get a site fairly level to build on within a couple of inches. Recommend compaction every 6 inches.
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Locate all underground utilities (electrical, water, sewer, septic and phone).
In OREGON call (800)332-2344/Portland/Metro (503) 246-6699.
In WASHINGTON (800) 553-4344 Clark County (360) 696-4848.