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Advice for Winter Excavation and Digging

How to Make the Soil Easier to Work With

When it comes to excavating in the wintertime, it’s essential to understand that the soil will not be hard as a rock for most of the season. Even if temperatures get below freezing during the evening, the sun will come out during the day and warm up the soil. With this in mind, you can see that the project is not likely to be challenging in the winter.

Yard excavationYou can make digging easier by using water to warm the soil, so it is easier to dig through. This is an inexpensive way to help make digging easier in the winter than other soil warming methods and equipment. In addition to warm water, you can also use highly pressurized water to help you dig through the frozen ground.

At J Bird’s Landscaping, we have a variety of expert techniques and quality equipment to help get your excavation project completed in the winter.

Commercial Excavation Projects: Getting the Most Out of Your Investment

We understand that delaying a project can cost you money. With a booming real estate market, we know that you want to get started as soon as possible to ensure that you get the most out of your investment. Rather than losing money on your project, we recommend budgeting for the extra costs that come with winter excavation to ensure your investment doesn’t go to waste.

Residential Excavation Project: Why Winter is a Great Time to Break Ground

If you want to install a new item like a swimming pool, the last thing you want to do is to wait for the pool to be installed during a summer heatwave. It’s a great idea to get projects like swimming pools installed during the winter months to ensure you’ll have a cool place to relax come summertime. By hiring our expert excavation contractors this winter, you can have your pool ready for summer!

For projects that can’t wait until warmer weather, homeowners should be prepared to pay the extra costs to warm the ground with insulation blankets, ground heaters and be prepared for the area to be cleared of any obstructing shade to prepare the site for winter excavation. You will also want to have our crew working on your project during the warmer or sunny days where the ground is being warmed.

We can complete your residential excavation project in a budget-friendly and efficient manner in the wintertime. Don’t think you need to wait for the weather to warm up. Our team has the tools and the knowledge to get the job done right, no matter the weather!

Have Questions About Winter Excavation? Call J Bird’s Today!

Our experienced team is ready and waiting to help you take on your next excavation project this winter. Contact us today to learn more about our process and how we can help meet your needs.

Author: Jay Nagy


Owner & Founded of J Bird's Landscaping. 18+ Years of experience in Pittsburgh lawn cutting, patio installation, trucking/hauling, French drain installation, and other landscape/design services.



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