Everything You Need To Know Before Excavating

For A Pool

A dip in your own pool is a perfect way to unwind after a long day at work or school. Plus, they're an excellent form of exercise that everyone in your household will enjoy.

However, excavating for a pool is not as simple as it sounds. Many things need to be considered before you begin digging.

The excavation process can be hazardous, and if done incorrectly, the results may lead to injury.

Here at Rayment Excavations, we know it's essential to know what you're doing when excavating for your pool to avoid making any mistakes along the way.

It's important to consider whether or not there is enough space for the pool and pool surround. You don't want to build something that doesn't fit in your yard.

The first step in determining if there is adequate space for installing a pool is measuring the area where excavation will occur. This should include all areas where soil will be removed or compacted during construction (like landscaping features, trees and plants). 

A small or medium-sized backyard (less than 150 sqm) should accommodate a 20–28 sqm pool with an appropriate surrounding area. But if you have more than 150 sqm of space available, then building a larger pool (up to 40 sqm) with a bigger surrounding area would be ideal.

Before you start excavating, you must check with your local council and obtain building approval for both your pool and its fence. This will ensure that your excavation complies with all relevant standards and regulations.

If you don't have an approved plan, there's no guarantee that the excavation has been done correctly or safely. It may also delay or prevent any future development on your property and increase costs if changes are required after construction begins.

By getting the proper approvals first, you can be sure of avoiding any unnecessary delays in construction and save yourself time and money in the long run.

Before you start digging, it's essential to know what lies beneath. There could be cables and pipes underground that are not visible from the surface. If they get damaged during excavation, your home will lose power or water supply. That can lead to costly repairs and even safety hazards like flooding or fire. 

Dial Before You Dig is an essential service that can save you time, money and stress. It's a free service for anyone who plans to dig on their property that outlines what services are running below ground, so you don't hit them when digging. This means no damage to your home, garden or the surrounding area.

The only way to be sure that everything will go smoothly with your excavation is to hire an expert who has done this many times before and knows what they are doing.

Let our team of experts help you find out if there are any significant obstacles in the way of digging a swimming pool on your property, and then we'll design, build and install it for you.

Call 07 4978 9200 today to  book your inspection.