Demolish and Excavate
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DEF was time for an upgrade. #hardscape #retainingwall
What happens here
Demolish the old paver patio and retaining walls. This often requires heavy machinery like an excavator for efficient removal of pavers, stone blocks, and underlying base materials. Once the old structures are removed, proceed with excavation to establish the new patio's footprint and the necessary trenches for the new retaining wall foundations. The video shows the area after demolition, with exposed soil and traces of the old structures.
Goal: Clear the area of old structures and prepare the ground for new construction.
Tools and materials
- Excavator/Skid Steer — Demolishing old structures and excavating soil
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection during demolition and excavation
- Shovels and Picks — Manual excavation and fine-tuning grades
- Wheelbarrow — Transporting debris and excavated soil
- Work Gloves — Hand protection during heavy labor