Prepare Your Property for New Construction

Support Homeowners Expanding or Modifying Their Homes in Gainesville

Adding space to your home requires proper site preparation before construction begins. Homeowners across Gainesville trust Werth Contracting, LLC for foundation prep for additions, excavation for footers and footings, and clearing and grading for new structures like sheds, garages, and workshops. You'll have a level, stable base that supports framing, concrete work, and building code requirements.

Foundation prep includes excavating to the correct depth, creating level bases, and ensuring proper drainage around new construction. Footers and footings require precise excavation so concrete pours meet structural standards. Clearing and grading for outbuildings removes vegetation, levels terrain, and prepares sites for slab or pier foundations common in Gainesville's residential areas.

Lock in your site prep for home expansions in Gainesville and keep your construction project on schedule.

Key Benefits of This Service

Your project begins with a site review to confirm building locations, excavation depths, and access for equipment. You'll discuss footing dimensions, drainage requirements, and how the new structure connects to existing grading. Homeowners in Gainesville often need recommendations on where to place additions or outbuildings based on terrain and utility locations.

Werth Contracting, LLC uses mini-excavators to dig footers, level building pads, and remove obstacles like roots or rocks. Excavation is completed to exact depths required for footings and foundation walls. You'll see clean, square corners and level surfaces ready for concrete pours or pier installation without delays.

Final grading around new structures directs water away from foundations and prevents settling. Backfill is compacted to building code standards, and excess soil is redistributed or removed. Your construction site is ready for framing crews or slab work the moment excavation is complete.

What to Expect When You Book

Homeowners expanding or modifying their homes need accurate information about excavation, timelines, and site conditions. These answers address common questions about foundation prep and new structure sites.

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How deep do footers need to be for home additions?
Footer depth depends on local building codes and soil conditions, typically ranging from 18 to 36 inches. Excavation reaches depths that prevent frost heave and provide stable support for foundation walls.
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Can you clear and level sites for detached garages?
Yes, sites are cleared of vegetation and debris, then graded to create level building pads. The surface is compacted to support slab foundations or pier placements for garage construction.
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What equipment is used for foundation excavation?
Mini-excavators dig footers and foundation trenches with precision. Skid steers level building pads and remove excavated soil efficiently without damaging surrounding landscaping in Gainesville yards.
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How long does site prep take for a shed or workshop?
Most shed and workshop sites are cleared and leveled in one day. Larger structures with extensive excavation or challenging terrain take longer depending on site conditions.
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Will excavation affect drainage around my existing home?
No, grading is planned to maintain proper water flow around both existing and new structures. Drainage patterns are adjusted to prevent water from pooling near foundations after construction is complete.

Accurate excavation and proper grading keep your construction project on schedule and ensure your new addition or structure meets code requirements. You'll avoid costly delays and rework when the site is prepared correctly from the start. Book your site prep today and move forward with confidence.