Excavate Trench Around Foundation
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Efficient use of a hole 
What happens here
Begin by using a mini excavator to dig a trench along the foundation of the house. The trench needs to be sufficiently wide and deep to accommodate the chosen drain pipe, ensuring there is enough room for proper grading and bedding material. Care should be taken to avoid damaging existing utilities during excavation. The excavated soil is typically piled neatly nearby for later backfilling.
Goal: Create a trench for the new drain pipe system.
Tools and materials
- Hard Hat — Protecting the head from falling objects or bumping into equipment
- Mini Excavator Kubota — Digging the trench quickly and efficiently
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from flying debris during excavation
- Shovel — Fine-tuning the trench depth and shape, or for manual digging in tight spaces