From Foundation to Finish: A Guide to Professional Excavation Services

What are Professional Excavation Services?

Professional excavation services involve much more than just digging a hole. It is the precise and strategic art of moving earth, rock, and other materials to prepare a site for a specific purpose. It requires a deep understanding of soil types, grading and drainage principles, and the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.

Our professional excavation services cover a huge range of applications:

• Foundations for New Construction: Digging basements, crawl spaces, and footings for new homes, garages, and commercial buildings.

• Septic System Installation and Repair: Excavating for new leach fields and septic tanks, a process that requires strict adherence to local health and environmental codes.

• Utility Trenching: Digging precise trenches for water lines, electrical conduits, gas lines, and geothermal systems.

• Driveway Preparation: Excavating the sub-base for a new gravel or paved driveway to ensure a stable, long-lasting foundation.

• Drainage Solutions: Expertly grading land and installing French drains, curtain drains, and culverts to solve water problems.

• Pond and Pool Excavation: Creating ponds, water features, and digging for in-ground swimming pools.

• Stump and Boulder Removal: Using the power of an excavator to remove massive stumps and classic New Hampshire granite boulders that are impossible to handle by other means.

Essentially, if your project involves changing the shape of the land, our excavation services are the first and most important step.

Our Process: The NorthPoint Approach to Excavation Services

A successful excavation project is built on careful planning and precise execution. When you hire the NorthPoint team, you are getting a partner with a professional process designed to ensure your project is completed correctly, on time, and on budget.

Step 1: The Critical First Call - Dig Safe (811)

Before any project begins, the most important step is ensuring safety. We require a Dig Safe clearance for every job site. This free service notifies local utilities to come and mark the location of any underground lines. This is a non-negotiable first step for all professional excavation services and is mandated by law. You can learn more at the Dig Safe website.

Step 2: The Free On-Site Consultation and Estimate

Our process starts with one of our excavation experts meeting you on your property.

• Understanding Your Plans: We will review your blueprints, site plans, and project goals to understand exactly what you need to accomplish.

• Site Assessment: We will evaluate your soil conditions, terrain, and property access. This allows us to select the right size excavator and any necessary support equipment for the job.

• A Detailed, Transparent Quote: We will provide you with a comprehensive written estimate that clearly outlines the scope of work, the timeline, and the total cost. There are no hidden fees.

Step 3: Precision Execution

Once the project begins, our highly skilled operators get to work.

• The Right Machine: We will arrive with the perfect machine for your job from our meticulously maintained fleet of Kubota and Bobcat excavators.

• Precision and Care: Our operators are masters of their craft. They use laser levels and transits to ensure that every trench is at the correct depth, every foundation is perfectly square, and every grade has the proper slope for drainage.

• Respect for Your Property: We take great care to minimize our impact on the areas of your property outside the immediate work zone.

Step 4: Final Grading and Cleanup

The job isn't finished when the hole is dug. The final phase of our excavation services is just as important.

• Backfilling: We will carefully backfill around foundations or in trenches as required.

• Final Grading: We will grade the surrounding area to ensure a smooth, professional finish that blends seamlessly with the rest of your landscape.

• Site Cleanup: We leave the job site clean and tidy, with all excess materials piled neatly or hauled away, as specified in our agreement.

• Client Walkthrough: We perform a final walkthrough with you to ensure you are completely satisfied with the quality of our work.

The Professional Advantage: Why Hire NorthPoint's Excavation Services?

While renting an excavator is a great option for some, the complexity and precision required for many projects make hiring a professional the smarter choice.

• Experience and Precision: There is no substitute for experience. Our operators have thousands of hours at the controls. They can dig a perfectly straight and level trench, excavate a complex foundation to within a fraction of an inch of the plans, and do it with a speed and efficiency that a novice operator cannot match. This level of precision is critical, as a mistake in excavation can be incredibly costly to fix.

• Safety and Insurance: Excavation can be dangerous work. Our operators are highly trained in all safety procedures, from trench shoring to working around underground utilities. We are fully insured, which protects you and your property from any liability. This is a key reason to choose professional excavation services. For more on safety, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) provides extensive resources.

• The Right Equipment, Guaranteed: We have a full fleet of excavators of all sizes. If we encounter unexpectedly tough soil or massive boulders, we have the larger machines and attachments (like hydraulic breakers) to handle it without causing delays. We are responsible for all equipment maintenance and fuel.

• A Deeper Understanding of Site Work: Our expertise goes beyond just digging. We understand how to read blueprints, the principles of soil compaction, and the importance of proper drainage. This comprehensive knowledge ensures that the foundation of your project is done right, the first time.

Why Choose NorthPoint for Your Excavation Services?

• A Team of Skilled, In-House Professionals: Our operators are not subcontractors; they are our dedicated, full-time employees. They are experienced, professional, and share our company's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

• A Modern, Powerful Fleet: We perform our excavation services with our own fleet of modern, low-hour excavators and support equipment from top brands. A well-maintained machine is a reliable and efficient machine.

• Local Knowledge, Local Accountability: As a family-owned New Hampshire business, we have a deep understanding of the unique challenges of digging in our region's rocky and varied soil. Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional results for our neighbors.

• A Comprehensive Project Partner: We can be your single point of contact for all your site work needs. Our capabilities include land clearing, driveway installation, and more. We can take your project from a raw, wooded lot to a fully prepared building site.

• Two Strategic Locations:

  • Tilton: Our location at 185 Laconia Road, Tilton, NH 03276 is our central hub for providing excavation services to the Lakes Region and Central NH.

  • Ashland: Our store at 130 Main Street, Ashland, NH 03217 allows us to efficiently serve the White Mountains and North Country.

Your Project's Foundation for Success

The success of your entire construction or landscaping project rests on the quality of the groundwork. Don't leave this critical phase to chance. By partnering with the professional excavation services team at NorthPoint, you are ensuring that your project is built on a foundation of experience, precision, and reliability.

The process starts with a simple conversation and a free, no-pressure site visit. Contact the expert team at NorthPoint today.

Contact Us for a Free Excavation Estimate!

• Phone (Tilton): (603) 499-7926

• Phone (Ashland): (603) 375-4161

• Visit Our Excavation Page: www.northpointrentals.com/excavation-services