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Three Reasons for Site Clearing to be Done Properly

Author: Melanie Randall
by Melanie Randall
Posted: Dec 30, 2021

Intro

Site clearing is not a simple matter of sweeping an area clean with a bulldozer. There are reasons why site clearing after a demolition or disaster must be done properly. There are risks associated with all demolitions. Professional site clearing services in any project will follow standards and regulations to be sure that safe removal and proper disposal is always done. Here are three reasons why the site clearing phase of any project matters and must be handled by professional site clearing services.

The soil on the site matters

If a site is cleared for a construction project, or the cleanup is happening after a wildfire or other disaster, the good quality, clean soil should be preserved. If it is possible, keep trees and other vegetation on site to prevent soil exposure and erosion. Professional demolition and site clearing will look at the property and know that every part of it is important and worth protecting. Protecting the trees and plants on a site is protecting the ground as well. Site clearing can also put unusable land back to work.

There may be underground storage tanks or other dangers

Any property that is scheduled for demolition and site clearing may have hidden dangers underground. Storage tanks may have been buried and may now pose a risk. The soil on the site could be contaminated with lead, petrol, or metals. Asbestos may be present in other structures to be cleared. The site clearing services will detect and remove any contaminants and dispose of them properly and appropriately. Swimming pools require special site clearing services too.

Contaminants will likely be present

It is very likely that whatever is being demolished on the site contains chemicals or toxic substances that will be a risk to the environments and the people involved in the projects. Whether the demolition was planned or accidental, there is a strong likelihood that there are unexpected dangers present, and it is important that the site clearing or site preparation is done by professionals with proper equipment and know how to find the dangers and take care of them. If these items were not removed prior to demolition, then expect a risk of asbestos, lead, vermiculite or any other.

Conclusion

Proper site clearing must be done by people with the training and skills to ensure that the job is done thoroughly and so that everything is prepared for the next steps. Site clearing effects everything, from air quality indoors and out, to the soil quality and safety of the land for growing and storing. In addition, whenever there is an old area to be cleared, or a demolished property there is going to be contaminants that need to be disposed of immediately. The site clearing services will be able to detect hidden dangers before dealing with them. Always hire professional site clearing services for any construction or demolition project and rest easy knowing that there will be no surprises.

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Author: Melanie Randall

Melanie Randall

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