Preparing Your Site for Spring: Why Winter is the Perfect Time to Plan Excavation Projects
With Central Wisconsin locked in frost, excavation grinds to a halt…but, contractors like us use this downtime to gear up for a blockbuster spring. Past clients in our area know: planning now avoids March mud delays when the thaw hits. Our fleet is ready to roll, here’s why winter planning crushes it:
Access Frozen Ground Realities
Wisconsin’s 48 inch frost line heaves soil 9% when water freezes, shifting sites unpredictably. Winter walk throughs reveal issues like uneven grading before spring melt turns it to soup. We map with Trimble for 3D models, spotting drainage weak spots early.
Precision in action: Our excavator team handles utilities locates and trenching with care - even in challenging conditions. Securing permits early and calling 811 prevents costly surprises, letting us plan accurate grading and material delivery for a smooth post-thaw start on residential projects like this one.
Secure Permits and Utilities Early
Portage County and Stevens Point permits take 4-6 weeks. So, file now while the offices aren’t swamped. Call 811 for lines; our utilities/waterworks team handles locates precisely, preventing costly digs!
Budget for Precision Tools
Trimble GPS cuts material waste 20% via accurate grading…no guesswork! Plan trucking for screened topsoil or decorative rock deliveries; frozen roads allow heavier loads now, saving cash later.
Accessing frozen ground realities during a winter site walk through. This rock erosion control setup highlights how we identify drainage weak spots and heave risks early.
Build Your Timeline
Residential new builds? Sequence excavation post thaw (early April is ideal).
Commercial expansions? Winter planning mean groundbreaking Day 1! We’ve prepped dozens of area lots, turning frozen fields into pads without delay.
Don’t let spring surprises derail you, Winter is your secret weapon. Reach out of a no obligation consultation. Our team knows Central Wisconsin soil like the back of our gloves. Permits, plans, precision…nailed!
Building your timeline for success: This large scale site prep shows the results of winter planning - multiple machines grading and stripping topsoil efficiently.