Project planning
Plan excavation work around the property, access, and result
A useful excavation plan starts with the problem to solve, the conditions around it, and the finished result the property needs.
Define the problem and work area
Mark where water collects, access fails, material needs to move, or the grade needs to change. Include wide photos, close photos, and the approximate limits of work.
Document access and buried-utility constraints
Note gates, slopes, overhead lines, septic components, landscaping, occupied areas, and where equipment or trucks may enter. Contact Kentucky 811 before excavation as required; private utilities may need separate locating.
Identify materials and disposal needs
Record whether soil, gravel, concrete, brush, demolition material, or other material may enter or leave the property. The written scope should state hauling, placement, disposal, and cleanup responsibilities.
Plan drainage as a connected system
For grading, drainage, waterproofing, or water-damage work, identify where water begins, how it moves, and where it can discharge without creating another problem.
Use this guide with your estimate request
Send the property address, photos, access details, known utility or drainage information, desired result, and timing. Final scope and assumptions belong in the written proposal.