Welcome toCentexExcavation

How to Identify Soil Types on a Jobsite

Field identification of soil types, from USCS symbols to the roll and dilatancy tests, and what each soil means for excavation, fill, and trench safety.

What Is a Geotechnical Report?

A plain-language guide to geotechnical reports: what soil borings and SPT testing reveal, how to read boring logs and bearing capacity, when IBC requires an investigation, and what a report costs.

How Much Does Fill Dirt Cost?

A practical guide to fill dirt cost: prices per cubic yard, fill dirt vs. topsoil, delivery fees and minimum loads, free fill caveats, and how to calculate the volume you need.

Seeding and Stabilization After Grading

A practical guide to seeding and stabilizing a graded site: temporary versus permanent stabilization, seedbed preparation, lime and fertilizer, seed and mulch selection, erosion control blankets, and the permit deadlines that govern final cover.

Working Safely Around Heavy Equipment

A practical jobsite guide to working safely around heavy equipment: understanding blind spots, using spotters and hand signals, wearing the right high-visibility apparel, keeping workers out of the swing radius, and following OSHA rules for crews on foot.

Digging Post Holes for Decks and Fences

A practical guide to digging post holes for decks and fences: how deep and wide to dig, frost line and frost heave rules, choosing an auger or hand digger, gravel base and concrete, and setting posts that stay plumb.