Most people building
houses these
days can't afford to
spend a mint on
excavation work.
Changing the contours
of a lot or
bringing in topsoil
can quickly bust the
budget on a new
house project. But
there are several
areas where I believe spending extra
money up front for a quality job will
result in money saved down the
road.
Clearing The Site
Before work begins, I think it's
important that a site-work professional
come in to clear the site. This
may look like it's costing you a little
extra, but in the long run it will save
you and the owners money. Occasionally
the owners want to do the
clearing themselves. Discourage this.
Chances are they'll cut the trees and
have someone come in with