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Keeping up with a fleet of heavy equipment can be a daunting task. However, I've found that there are a few things that I can do to make it easier on myself. For example, I invested in heavy equipment management software that is helping me keep up with the maintenance and equipment schedule for all of my equipment and machines. When I started using the software, I realized that some of my equipment wasn't getting enough maintenance, and others were getting too much. The software has really streamlined my system and helped me save money. I'm writing this blog to help others learn how to manage their own heavy equipment more effectively. Using software and other equipment management tools and strategies can help you save money too.

3 Tips To Help Prevent Excessive Lawn Damage During Excavation

27 May 2015
 Categories: , Blog

If you are having a building project done at your home, you might have the need to hire an excavation contractor to come out and help you. For example, you might be thinking about installing a pool or completing another project that requires excavation. Although you might be looking forward to the project that you are having done, however, you might be worried about the way that your lawn will be affected.

Obviously, excavation can cause a lot of damage to your lawn. However, you don't have to resign yourself to an ugly lawn forever. If you follow these tips, you can help cut down on excessive lawn damage while having your project done.

1. Block Off Certain Areas of Your Lawn

First of all, take a look around your lawn for areas that are particularly important to you. For example, if you are worried about certain flowerbeds or outdoor living spaces in your lawn, you can protect them as long as they aren't directly in the way of your excavation project. For example, you can use flags or caution tape as a means of protecting these areas, or you can use temporary construction fencing, which can be purchased from any home improvement store. This will help prevent your excavation team from accidentally working in these areas.

2. Provide a Proper Work Area

If your excavation contractors have a proper work area, then they will be less likely to interfere with other areas of your lawn. For example, you will need to create a path that your contractors can use to access the excavation area. Consider talking to an excavation contractor about where you will place this work area and what your excavation team will need. Then, you can keep the work area contained and can help prevent it from spilling out to other areas of your lawn.

3. Invest in Lawn Repair Items Ahead of Time

The sooner that you start working on repairing your lawn, the sooner you will be able to get your lawn looking nice again. Therefore, it can pay to go ahead and invest in soil, mulch, grass seeds and more to use to repair your lawn. Then, as soon as the excavation team gets finished with the project, you can set to work on repairing your lawn.

Although you can certainly expect for there to be some lawn damage done to your lawn during the excavation process, there are things that you can do to help prevent this damage from being excessive. If you follow these three tips, your lawn shouldn't have to suffer any more than necessary from your project.