How Does Site Preparation Work?

Site preparation is the first and most crucial step in any construction project. It can help determine how smoothly your construction process will go and how durable the outcome will be. Site preparation consists of several steps and knowing them will aid you in getting the best value for your money.

The steps are as follows:

1. Site Clearing:
   The first task is site clearing which involves the removal of trees, demolishing any structures on the site, getting rid of any underground infrastructure, and just dealing with all obstacles that might affect the construction process.
2. Site Surveying:
   A site survey is usually a requirement by law. During this step, a surveyor surveys the site and marks the boundaries for construction. It ensures that you only build on your land and don’t exceed. It also helps the contractor understand the actual elevation of the land and the required landfilling to obtain the elevation on the design.
3. Soil Testing:
   Ideally, you should be doing this task before you purchase a site. But since that isn’t possible, it needs to get done before constructing anything on the land. It is a vital step because it gives you a better idea of the composition of the soil and its ability to withstand structure, as well as its absorbency levels. Not every type of site is suitable for every project and you might have to look for another site if the soil isn’t right for your project.
4. Site Plan Design:
   The next step is to design the site and determine where the septic systems and fixtures will be. These details will need full documentation since it isn’t feasible to dig up the site at a later date. Therefore, permanently record everything that lies underground. For example, you will need to know where the water tank is if you are to make repairs to it. Or if a specific line breaks or gets clogged, knowing its exact location will save your time and money. Although this plan gets drafted outright at the start, the builders and experts may revise it during the construction process.
5. Site investigation:
   The final step before construction is a geotechnical site investigation. It is a process where information experts will gather data to evaluate the conditions of the site. This step characterizes the soil, rock, and groundwater conditions of the site, which will determine the sort of foundation you’ll need for the structure you’re building.

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