Levelling and grading
In order to ensure that your house is built completely level and that runoff and erosion are controlled as best as possible, it's often...
Clearing a plot of land
Part of the preparations for construction involve properly and completely clearing the site. This helps to ensure that construction goes smoothly and safely.
Clearing land...
Cutting and filling
If you're planning on building on a slope, you may need to cut and fill the land to create a level area to build...
Earthworks and preparation
There's quite a bit that needs to be done before construction starts to make sure that your house will be built on firm ground,...
Site admin and maintenance
There's a lot that needs to be done on a construction site just to make sure things tick over safely and efficiently. Things like...
House demolition
A lot of people these days are opting to buy blocks with existing (perhaps fairly run-down) houses on them, and then to demolish them...
Stump removal and grubbing
If stumps, roots or other organic materials are left in the soil, they'll eventually disintegrate in the soil, possibly causing it to settle and...
Land surveying
Part of the preparation that needs to be carried out prior to the house being constructed is surveying the land. This helps to establish...
Chemical termite barriers
One option in dealing with termites is to create a chemical termite barrier using termiticides before the concrete slab foundation is installed. Whether you...
Soil testing and geotechnical reports
Geotechnical engineering reports are required to determine how reactive the soil on a construction site is (i.e. how much it will move). This is...