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Create Drainage Swale with Mini-Excavator

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Day 2: Emergency Foundation repair

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What happens here

Use the mini-excavator to create a drainage swale behind the entire property. This involves digging a shallow ditch or depression in the ground that will channel surface water away from both the garage and any other nearby buildings. This step is critical for preventing future water accumulation near the foundation, which can lead to further structural issues.

Goal: Establish proper water drainage away from all buildings

Tools and materials

  • Mini-Excavator Bobcat — Digging the drainage swale

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the water away from both buildings a [Music] drainage swale needs to be cut in place they begin the process with the mini ax they want to keep the heavy equipment far away from the foundation wall as possible majority of the work will be done with the skid-steer but the mini ax helps loosen up the soil making it a little easier on that foundation wall [Music]

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