Drilling and Excavation Blog Lassiter Excavating has been a family business since 1989. We specialize in excavation, pool removal, pier drilling, and helicals. HOME Visit Our Website Project Gallery Contact Us Limited Access Shouldn’t Limit Your Options Having limited access during construction should not limit your options. Finding a reputable Sacramento limited access drilling company can help. You Get to Have What You Want! Sometimes a construction project comes along that looks like it can’t be done due to limited access conditions for the project. If this is the case, it is critical to select professional Sacramento limited access drilling experts that will have the experience, skilled workers, and equipment to get the job done right. So, limited access shouldn’t limit your construction options. Continue reading “Limited Access Shouldn’t Limit Your Options” Posted on November 26, 2021 Categories Excavation, Foundations, Helical Anchors, Pier Drilling, Pool installation, Pool removal Tags I don't have much room for construction equipment, limited access in construction, pool installation, pool removal, What is limited access drilling? Why Deep Foundations Are So Important in Construction A structure’s foundation can’t be an afterthought because it is the very thing that supports and keeps the structure above it solidly together. Learn more from Bay Area excavation experts. Learn More About Deep Foundation Work A structure’s foundation can’t be an afterthought because it is the very thing that supports and keeps the structure above it solidly together. A foundation bears the load of the building, anchors the structure against the forces of nature including wind, earthquakes, and movement of the soil itself and it protects the structure from moisture in the ground. The load of the building includes the “dead weight” of the structure itself and the “live” load, consisting of people in the building and the building’s other contents. To protect a structure and its contents from damage and to create a long life for a structure, it is critical to choose an expert Bay Area deep foundation drilling company. Continue reading “Why Deep Foundations Are So Important in Construction” Posted on November 11, 2021 Categories Excavation, Foundations Tags Foundations, solid foundations, what are deep foundation techniques, why is deep foundation drilling important 5 Things to Ask About Your Pool Excavation Here are some questions to ask an expert Bay Area pool excavation specialist when considering having your pool removed. Getting acquainted with the process can help. What to Ask About Bay Area Pool Demolition For either swimming pool demolition and removal, or new swimming pool excavation, it is critical to have a professional Bay Area pool excavation company do the work to achieve reliable quality and peace of mind. Continue reading “5 Things to Ask About Your Pool Excavation” Posted on October 13, 2021 Categories Pool removal Tags how does pool removal work?, how much does pool removal cost?, questions about pool removal, what does pool removal entail? Signs You Need Deck Repair A deck can be a beautiful addition to a home and outdoor living space. Our Bay Area deck piers company offers some advice on how to know if it needs repairs. Signs You Need Deck Repair A deck can be a beautiful addition or extension to one’s home. But having a beautiful deck goes well beyond nicely decorating it. Rather, keeping a deck in good shape is critical to continuing to enjoy it safely. And a safe deck structure requires solid footings and piers that are properly placed and installed. When a deck experiences structural problems, it is time to call an expert Bay Area deck piers company. Continue reading “Signs You Need Deck Repair” Posted on September 22, 2021 Categories Foundations Tags Do I need deck repair?, foundation issues, How do I repair my deck footings, My deck is sagging Piles and Footers: Types of Foundations Foundations vary in structure relative to the depth to which the foundation must be established in the ground. Small structures might only require a shallow foundation, which involves excavating between three and eight feet into the ground, before pouring a concrete footing by an expert Bay Area foundation drilling company. Commercial Building Foundations Continue reading “Piles and Footers: Types of Foundations” Posted on September 14, 2021 Categories Excavation, Pier Drilling Tags foundation exacvation examples, pier drilling, pile drilling, types of foundations Importance of locating Utilities Before Excavating or Drilling To avoid any injuries, damage to utilities, and or interruption of service, it is necessary to locate where these Utilities before beginning any excavation work. Here are some tips on the process. How to Locate and Identify Underground Utilities Many public utilities have underground piping which is used to deliver services to all the residents and businesses of a given community. To avoid any injuries, damage to utilities, and or interruption of service, it is necessary to locate where these Utilities before beginning any excavation work. There are some hefty fines which can be levied against individuals or companies who damage utility lines. Continue reading “Importance of locating Utilities Before Excavating or Drilling” Posted on August 29, 2021 Categories Excavation, Helical Anchors, Pier Drilling, Pool removal Tags construction planning steps, drilling project planning, excavation project planning, how to locate utilities Spotting and Repairing a Sinking Foundation Spotting and addressing foundation issues can help with keeping costs down. Here are some pointers from a Foundation Piers company in the Bay Area. Keeping an Eye on Your Foundation is Important A strong foundation is critical for the structural integrity of a building and for the safety of its occupants. Only with a strong foundation can a building remain standing for decades. When foundation problems become evident it is time to call an expert Bay Area foundation piers company promptly. Continue reading “Spotting and Repairing a Sinking Foundation” Posted on July 31, 2021 Categories Foundations Tags foundation issues, how to spot foundation issues, spotting foundation issues 5 Ideas for Your Backyard After Removing Your Pool Ready to remove that pool from your backyard? Here are some ideas of what you can do with the space in your new dream backyard. There are many who believe that when you remove a pool, your backyard will simply be left with unwanted and unappealing space. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. To illustrate, the following list represents some of the best ways to make use of your backyard after a pool removal project: Continue reading “5 Ideas for Your Backyard After Removing Your Pool” Posted on July 15, 2021 Categories Excavation, Pool removal Tags backyard ideas, pool demolition, pool excavation, pool removal What to Consider When Using Drilled Shaft Construction Drilled shafts are an economical way to support large axial and lateral loads. Learn more about the advantages of using drilled shafts from experts in foundation drilling. Learn More About Drilled Shafts Drilled shafts, also called drilled piers, bored piles, or caissons are deep foundation solutions created by excavating a deep hole and pouring fluid concrete into the hole. If needed, reinforcing steel can be installed in the excavation prior to pouring the concrete. An expert Bay Area foundation drilling company will have the equipment and the expertise to reliably perform this critical foundation work. Continue reading “What to Consider When Using Drilled Shaft Construction” Posted on June 29, 2021 Categories Foundations Tags considerations of drilled shafts, what is drilled shaft construction?, what is the best type of foundation Why Hiring an Excavation Company is Better Than DIY There are times to save money on DIY projects. Bay Area excavation projects may not be one of those times, here’s why. Doing an excavation project is much more than just digging in the dirt. It is serious work with potentially significant consequences. So, choose a professional Bay Area excavation contractor. Don’t take the risks of a DIY effort. Continue reading “Why Hiring an Excavation Company is Better Than DIY” Posted on June 14, 2021 Categories Excavation Tags should I hire an excavation company?, What do excavators do?, why hire an excavation team Posts navigation PAGE 1 PAGE 2 … PAGE 11 NEXT PAGE Search for: SEARCH CATEGORIES Excavation Foundations Helical Anchors Pier Drilling Pool installation Pool removal Uncategorized My Tweets Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Drilling and Excavation Blog Proudly powered by WordPress