To excavate is to dig, often to remove something from the earth. To unearth artefacts and fossils, archaeologists conduct excavations. Excavation comes in various forms, but it always entails making holes in the ground. Find commercial excavating contractors.

In the building trade, excavators are essential tools. In addition to digging, they are useful for various other tasks, such as heavy lifting, demolition, river dredging, tree cutting, etc.

Topsoil excavation

To do this, the top layer of soil is stripped away, along with any overlying plants or decomposing debris that would render the soil too soft to support buildings.

Earth excavation

This process entails scraping away the dirt just below the surface.

Rock excavation

This is removing material that requires specialized excavation techniques, such as drilling (either manually or with heavy machines) or blasting with explosives.

Muck excavation

This entails removing soggy dirt and other materials that can’t be stored safely.

Unclassified excavation

When it is impossible to identify a single kind of substance on site, removing a mix of the above may be necessary. Hire excavating companies Toronto.

In the case of any excavation, obtaining a valid excavation permit is an essential step in the process. The excavation service permission must be completed and approved when the preliminary processes have been followed and finished.