Excavators, both the mini variety as the standard sized options, are some of the most versatile types of heavy construction equipment you can use for your residential project. And whether you have chosen to invest in this machinery and buy it outright or are looking to lease one from an equipment provider, the first decision you need to make is the type of bucket you should utilise. While this is dependent on your project, there are several considerations to be had in mind.
As an avid DIYer, I have spent a lot of time researching excavators, buckets and other accessories. In this blog, I have compiled information such as the differences between general-purpose and v-shaped buckets, how soil type will affect your choice of excavator bucket, various applications for the excavator buckets and so on.
Questions for a Rural Earthmoving Contractor
Rural earthmoving works are often more challenging than earthmoving works undertaken in the urban setting. This is especially in relation to the type of structures that make the earthmoving works necessary and site-related conditions.
Getting the right rural earthmoving contractor should, therefore, be on your list of top priorities. Discussed herein are a few questions you should ask a rural earthmoving contractor whom you are thinking of hiring.
Do You Own Earthmoving Equipment?
This is one of the first questions that you should get answers for when talking to a potential earthmoving contractor. This is because it can have a profound effect on the budget for your earthmoving works.
In the ideal situation, a rural earthmoving contractor should have the requisite equipment as opposed to the contractor having to hire such equipment from a third party agency.
The importance of an earthmoving contractor who owns their own equipment is seen in the sense that you are assured of the availability of such equipment and you will not have to make private arrangements for the same, which can be much more expensive.
What Is Your Primary Location?
The primary location of an earthmoving contractor should also be an issue of concern. This is because the location of the contractor can also have a significant impact on their service charges.
If the contractor lives far from your rural area, he or she will have to spend more on transport every day and this will be factored in when the contractor is levying labour charges.
It is generally a better idea to hire an earthmoving contractor who lives and operates as close as possible to your rural area. He or she is likely to be much more affordable and it is easier for the said contractor to arrive at the job-site on time every day. This can be instrumental in ensuring that your earthmoving project is completed within the desired time frame.
Do You Offer a Preliminary Assessment?
Lastly, remember to find out whether an earthmoving contractor offers a preliminary assessment of the job-site before enlisting their services.
This is because the site conditions affect the overall cost of earthmoving services. The only way to ensure that the cost of the project will not rise due to site-related conditions is to have the earthmoving contractor assess the site in advance so that he or she can factor in the level of difficulty involved in your earthmoving project.