Earthmoving can be an incredibly risky endeavour. Even when working on a small tract of land, the lack of technical expertise puts amateurs at grave risk of harm, as they will not know how best to manoeuvre the equipment when faced with potential hazards on the job. Nonetheless, some homeowners tend to believe that as long as they familiarise themselves with several online tutorials, they will be capable of engaging in a DIY excavation. In truth, there are numerous hazards that the professionals face and learn from while on the job, and that is why excavating should only be carried out by individuals that have both the theoretical and practical know-how. Before you embark on an earthmoving endeavour project on your own, consider the following complications during the excavating process that are best handled by the professionals. 

Contending with moisture

Water is undeniably a staple resource during the construction process as it is vital for mixing concrete and a range of other supplies. However, encountering moisture during the excavating process can prove detrimental to the entire project. If the land in question has a yet-to-be-discovered shallow water table, the excavation process will be marred by soil with high moisture content. These waterlogged soils will require specialised handling because there is an increased risk of equipment slipping during the exaction process and putting the safety of everyone on-site at risk of harm. An experienced heavy construction equipment operator will know what safety measures to take before undertaking in the excavation process. One option, for example, would be excavating supporting trenches first so that the excess water can be redirected away from the site.

Contending with rocks and varying soil consistencies

Another common challenge that earthmoving professionals tackle when engaging in excavating projects is the presence of rocks and different types of soil. Admittedly, the size and type of rocks present on the lot would determine if this issue would be a problem or not. In some scenarios, the use of specialised excavator attachments such as hydraulic pulverisers may be sufficient enough to break up the rocks into smaller pieces that are easier to handle. However, if the rocks are incredibly large and substantially hard, blasting may end up being the only way to clear them from the lot. Soil inconsistencies on the same lot is another common challenge faced by earthmoving specialists. The equipment and techniques employed for the excavation of, for example, soft and grainy soil would vary from those utilised for hard, compacted soil.