Construction Groundwork

Starting New Construction

There is a lot of construction ground work involved in your building a new home in Orlando or in renovating your existing home.
Some home owners who aren’t aware of the intricacies of necessary construction ground work, and who don’t have the expertise needed to properly oversee the construction ground work try to cut some corners by acting as their own General Contractor.

If you have ever attempted that or spoken to someone who has then you probably appreciate how difficult and important construction ground work is and why it should be left to the professionals. Here are just a few of the common aspects of construction ground work.

Zoning – Prior to any construction project you must make sure your plans are allowed within the properties current zoning or file for a zoning change or conditional usage permit.

Surveying – Fare more than just establishing property lines, the survey for construction needs to include topography, elevations, easements, current and future utility locations and the future building site.

Site Prep and Excavation – from removal of substandard soil, installation of fill, footer, foundations…

Permitting – The permitting process can be lengthy and tedious but must be followed precisely.

All in all it is far better to hire a professional not just for final construction but for all your construction ground work as well!