They’ve Come a Long Way Since the Pyramids

Posted on: 14 December 2020

When you hire a builder to build you a home, the builder will use an excavating service to create the hole in the ground that will eventually become your basement. This isn't necessarily the last time that an excavation company will work on your property. If you decide sometime after moving into the home that you want something in the yard that starts with a large hole, you can contact the excavation service to discuss the project and get an estimate for the work. Here are three jobs for which you'll need to hire a residential excavation service.

Swimming Pool

Adding a swimming pool to your property can be fun if you have children, and this addition may also boost your property value for when you wish to sell. In-ground pools require a significant amount of excavation, so you'll want to speak to a local service to discuss your options. The deeper that your service digs, the deeper the deep end of the pool can be — which is something that many people find favorable. Pool companies often subcontract the digging out to a local excavation service, but if you're keen on saving a little money for this project, reaching out to the excavator directly may be a good idea.

Skateboarding Bowl

If you have children who are into skateboarding, they might visit a local skateboarding park regularly. If you have space in your yard and you like the idea of your kids remaining closer to home, another project that will require excavation is a skateboarding bowl. This dug-out space shares some visual similarities with a swimming pool, although the former has more sweeping curves instead of straight lines. There's little doubt that adding even a small skateboarding bowl to your yard with the help of an excavation service will make your yard a popular spot for your children and their friends.

Sunken Living Space

There are all sorts of sunken living spaces that can be appealing to homeowners. These spaces are seldom as deep as a swimming pool, which can help to make the excavation cost less than you might expect. For example, some people favor a sunken patio, which can be a cozy space for entertaining friends outdoors. The size of the patio is entirely up to you. You might want it large enough to host parties with more than a dozen guests, or you might simply favor a small spot that is suitable for just a few people.

To learn more, contact a residential excavation company.