The Importance of Site Levelling in Construction

Overview

Levelling of site is a crucial step in the construction process that ensures stability, longevity and safety of the structure. A levelled site provides a stable foundation for the construction and ensures that the building is even and straight. To achieve an efficient and accurate levelling process, we recommend using laser levels that use laser technology to determine the level of the ground. Laser site levelling provides a high level of accuracy, precision and speed, which make them indispensable tools for construction workers. A levelled site also ensures that water flows away from the building and prevents water damage.

What Do Site Levelling Services Provide?

Site levelling services provide the following:
Uniformity of Site: Site levelling allows uniform construction site preparation, making site appropriate for the construction purpose. As a result of these, construction workers won’t come across cracks on the foundation. During the site levelling, soil compaction is done with machines, such as crawlers, wheel rollers and compactors. After this, the ground is tested with a soil compaction proctor test. Proper Drainage:This is an important part of the construction preparation. Drainage optimization services involve manipulating the slope of the soil to draw water away from the foundation of the structure. For soil compaction and levelling, we recommend excavators and loaders to handle a large amount of soil from the site. Every worksite needs proper drainage to prevent flooding, erosion and pests caused by the collection of water.

Efficient Utility Mapping

With levelled construction site, engineers will have a clean slate to start their work. Using utility mapping for construction, they can easily identify and mark the existing underground utilities to prevent interruption of services to the neighbours. Doing so will also prevent construction accidents, such as electrocution and bursting of pipes.

Properly Laid Concrete Slabs: Before construction workers pour concrete, they make sure that the ground is smooth and perfectly levelled or else they will face cracks when the concrete slab eventually settles.

Smooth Landscaping

For landscaping purpose, a levelled surface is needed before the installation of turf to plant grass and tree seedlings. A levelled lawn makes mowing easier and creates a uniform perimeter with clean edge. On the contrary, patchy or uneven lawns can result in water logging. As a result of this, mowing can also be frustrating and difficult if you have to navigate around the lumps and bumps on the lawn.

Safety and Accident Prevention:People’s safety needs priority in any worksite. Driveways and walkways need site grading and levelling to prevent accidents, especially in large commercial construction sites where you have heavy equipment and machinery in the area.