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Winter in New Jersey is so beautiful… unless your home is in need of excavation services! NJ’s best excavation contractors usually do the most work in the warmer months, but the middle of winter is a great time to start planning those projects. Why? Well, mostly because of ice. Keep reading to find out why some of the best excavation projects get planned in the winter!
The Frozen Pond… in your driveway.
Skating rinks are so fun, conjuring up memories of “crack the whip” and ice skating adventures. But you want your skating pond in a safe area, dedicated for skating—not your driveway, your sidewalk, or the middle of your yard! When water pools in inappropriate places, it creates major risks for falling, sliding vehicles, and danger to visitors. It makes snow removal difficult, and usually makes your home look messy and unkempt. Excavation contractors in NJ can help you to install a proper drainage system, to move earth around so these “low spots” do not occur, and to make your space easy to clean and use safely.
Ice Buildup Can Signal Erosion
Ice doesn’t just create hazards to people and cars, it can signal erosion that can damage your home. Water should drain away from your building, but due to time, natural erosion, and sometimes poorly-placed drainpipes, the water sometimes travels right alongside your foundation, wearing away the support. This is particularly true for homes built onto hills or otherwise uneven surfaces, and occurs year-round. However it is often easier to see during the winter, because ice stays put once it freezes. An excavation contractor can help re-grade your property so water and ice are not so close.
Construction and contracting projects tend to stall during the winter months, but savvy homeowners use this time to prepare and plan for spring projects! If ice buildup is an annual problem on your property, consider calling RFC Excavation in Hawthorne, NJ to discuss options to level everything out.