Address Unforeseen Obstacles (Concrete and Water Main)
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What happens here
After deck demolition, an unexpected challenge is revealed: an 8-inch thick concrete slab hidden beneath the deck. This requires heavy-duty equipment like a jackhammer to break up and remove. Additionally, a busted water main is discovered, leading to significant mud accumulation and requiring immediate repair and ground remediation.
Goal: Remove hidden concrete and repair the busted water main to prepare the site.
Tools and materials
- Jackhammer — Breaking up the 8-inch concrete slab
- Personal Protective Equipment — Protecting against noise, dust, and physical hazards during concrete removal and water main repair
- Shovel — Excavating and moving muddy soil and concrete debris
- Water Pump — Removing standing water from the busted water main area
- Wheelbarrow — Transporting debris