You might need to use different types of excavation during construction projects. Muck excavating is a common early option.
Here, you clear muck—a mix of water and earth—off land. When might you need to use muck excavation on your project?
1. Your Site Isn't in Good Working Condition
Before you start work on construction projects, you need to ensure that your plot is in the right condition. You might need to prepare the ground to make it more stable and safe to work on.
For example, if the land is too boggy and wet, then you'll have problems moving and using heavy equipment and machines on your site. The ground won't have good load-bearing capabilities if its top layer is too soft. Even rugged tires will get stuck.
Plus, soft ground can create a hazardous working environment for your crew. For example, if a crane falls because it doesn't have a solid support footing, then some of your workers could get seriously injured.
A muck excavation helps you prepare your site to make it fit for work. If you remove this wet top layer, then you'll access harder and more solid ground. Your equipment and machines will get the support they need, and you should have fewer soft-ground accidents.
2. You Can't Build on Muck
If your site has too much muck on its surface, then it can't give you a stable and supportive footing. Layers of muck will affect how well, or how badly, the land supports buildings and infrastructure such as roads.
With muck excavation, you strip these soft layers away. If the earth underneath isn't strong enough to give you the building support you need, then you can add a layer of more stable materials. Your buildings and infrastructure will have better support and stability.
3. Your Site Has Drainage Problems
Excess muck can be a sign that your site has had drainage problems in the past or still has them. If the earth on a site is constantly wet and muddy, then it isn't always suitable for a build.
A muck excavation removes the boggy topsoil on the site. You can then check its underlying condition.
If you do need to install drainage measures, then you can work more easily once the muck is out of the way. You can even spread the muck out to let it dry before using it as topsoil again once you've sorted out your drainage problems.
To find out more about muck removal and whether you need it on your current site, contact an excavation contractor.