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Remove Existing Top Layer of Material

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a bit more involved than cleaning out a closet.

What happens here

Using heavy machinery, specifically a bulldozer (e.g., John Deere 650K), the accumulated top layer of material is scraped off the entire landscape yard. This layer, typically 3 to 4 inches deep, consists of dirt, mud, clay, wood remnants from pallets, and various other debris like steel. The bulldozer systematically pushes this material into large, manageable piles, effectively clearing the underlying base layer of the yard and preparing it for the new fill material. This process is crucial for lowering the existing grade and eliminating the source of previous drainage issues.

Goal: Clear the yard of accumulated debris and lower the existing grade.

Tools and materials

  • Bulldozer John Deere 650K — Scraping off and pushing the top layer of dirt, mud, and debris