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Earthmoving and why professionals are a must!

January 22, 2018StoneyPAdminCivil Construction & Earthworks16 comments

Every project that requires a contractor for earthmoving is a big project in all respects; its therefore imperative you find the right contractor for your project. This is where Stoney Pinch shines, we provide superior service and all at a reasonable cost. Read on for our tips and tricks for selecting the right contractor for your next Adelaide earthmoving project.

Research

Do your research! This is the biggest step in the process. Incomplete or inaccurate research on appropriate Earthmoving contractors in your region. You should find more than one in your area to compare. Most will have client testimonials on their website but it’s also imperative to be thorough before settling on your initial picks. You can then drill down on this list or reach out to them to tender for your project.

Compare and Negotiate

Each Earthmoving contractor provides a unique service, so most contracts will not be a fixed cost. This opens the doors to negotiations after receiving their quote or tender documents. Create a list of inclusions and exclusions for each and compare between the group. From here you can decide which inclusions are important to your project and which ones are less important.

You can choose to go back to contractors who are missing vital inclusions for your project and ask if they can revise their quote to include them, this way you’re not excluding an earthmoving contractor just because they didn’t include something in their original quote. This is the key part of the negotiation.

Experience

Experience is important, however, your newer companies, who may not be as experienced, may have staff who are. You need to decide on the balance your project needs between cost-effectiveness and experience and if you need an exceptionally experienced team to handle the project.

Past Projects

Some Earthmoving projects are more complex than others. Contractors experienced in Earthmoving are not necessarily able to handle every complex project safely and to a budget. This should be something you weigh up in your deliberations.  Here is where requesting to see documentation from their previous projects is a good idea; enabling your assessment of their capability, imagination and innovation. This will also give you an idea of whether they have handled similar projects to your previously and show whether they have learned from past mistakes and mishaps. If the same problems arise, it shows the earthmoving contractor hasn’t worked to improve with each project.

Equipment Availability

Equipment is just as important as expertise, both human and material resources and how a project gets off the ground and winds up without incident. You will need to weigh up whether a company that owns its own machinery and stock is more important to your project than a company that leases their plant and machinery and the potential impact to the overall project and budget.

Time

Your project has a deadline. Not every earthmoving contractor will be able to meet your project timeline and each contractor will have a different completion timeline. Whilst some contractors will come back with a quick turnaround time, it’s always a good idea to introduce incentives and penalties for not sticking to the timeline into the contract before signing.

If you are looking for a steadfast Earthmoving business or to seek a quote or tender, give the friendly Stoney Pinch team a call on 08 8586 5990.

 

16 comments. Leave new

Gerty Gift
April 21, 2018 1:47 am

You made a great point that each person would offer their own unique service and not at a fixed cost. I think that’s why most people look around for the cheapest option, which might not include the services that you want. It’s a pretty good idea to talk to a lot of people and see if their services match your needs at a price you’re willing to pay.

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Kairi Gainsborough
July 31, 2018 11:25 am

It is smart to look at the past projects earth moving companies have completed to get an idea of what sort of thing they can handle. If they haven’t worked on a large-scale project before, they could be overwhelmed by one. You can probably check on their past experiences by looking at their website, giving them a call, or check online reviews.

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Ridley Fitzgerald
August 25, 2018 5:23 am

Hiring a professional earth moving company makes a lot of sense. I like how you said that they have the experience to get the job done right. We have a landscape project that needs to happen, so I’ll remember this.

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Taylor Anderson
November 13, 2018 4:44 am

One of my uncles recently built a new home in a rural area, and I think he may want help creating a barn and other things. It was helpful when you mentioned that he should research earthmoving contractors in his area, as it will help him know which ones are best for his project. These tips could definitely help my uncle out, so thanks for sharing them!

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Sarah Smith
November 30, 2018 3:18 pm

I agree that you need to look at the experience of a team rather than a company if you are looking for reliable workers for construction. Personally, I would always look twice at a newer company that has a lot of experienced workers on their team. In my mind, this shows that the company is competitive and offers better compensation to their workers.

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Rosie Beckett
December 1, 2018 4:50 am

Thank you for sharing the advice that when looking for an earthmoving company you should make sure to look at reviews from their previous clients because this will give me an idea of the quality of their customer service. Also, it makes sense that I should ask about their past projects because this way I can make sure they have the experience and knowledge for my project. If I need to do an earthmoving project for my home in the future I will remember this advice and do my research before choosing one!

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Camille Devaux
December 1, 2018 9:48 am

I have an uncle talking about getting an earthmoving contractor. He wants to learn a little more about the various ways in which to get this sort of contractual help. It might be useful for him to pick a contractor off of their equipment availability.

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Silas Knight
March 15, 2019 5:56 am

I can see why hiring an earthmoving contractor is important. I like how you said that it’s good to balance cost-effectiveness and experience when it comes to hiring someone. We’ve got a huge backyard project coming up, so I’ll remember this!

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Ellie Davis
March 21, 2019 1:13 pm

Thank you for pointing out why professionals should be doing the earth moving. I’m building a house and need earth movers. I’ll have to do some research and find the best company in my area.

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April 10, 2019 9:33 pm

Thanks for the excellent article

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Dean Phillips
May 2, 2019 8:35 am

I thought it was great how you said to look at client testimonials when picking a landscaper for your yard or project. My father has been renovating his house so that he can sell it and retire with my mother. He has a very large yard, so it might be a good idea for him to work with a company about planting new bushes and caring for his old ones.

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Erika Brady
June 21, 2019 1:19 pm

It’s great that this article explains how you get unique services from the different earthmoving contractors so it’s good to have a list of what potential companies do before choosing one. Their website should have information on the work they offer and their experience. You could also call the ones you’re considering in order to ask questions about their work and to discuss your project to determine which one would be best to hire for the earthmoving services you require.

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Oscar Morrison
January 4, 2020 12:02 am

It’s helpful to consider that we might want to ask for documentation of previous projects to see how much they’ve worked with situations like ours and how well it has gone. We’re thinking of putting in a more permanent driveway on our property and need to get it ready to be paved. Having contractors used to that situation would make it easier to feel like our property is safe.

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Kate Hansen
February 4, 2020 4:31 am

It’s good to know that the biggest step in the process is to do your research. My brother was telling me a couple of weeks ago about how he needed to find an earthmoving contractor for his construction project coming up in a couple of weeks. I’ll make sure to pass this information along to him so he can know what to look for when finding a professional.

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Excavation Auckland
August 27, 2020 5:01 pm

Hi, thank you for such a brilliant post. I have been reading some blogs that gives me more knowledge about earthmoving and why professionals are a must; I must say this is one of the best among them. You have done a great research for I feel, thanks for sharing.If you are looking same kind of valuable information, then can also visit Earthmovingandcivil.co.nz.

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Block Veneer Auckland
September 18, 2020 7:57 pm

Thanks a lot to you for sharing earthmoving and why professionals are a must here, these kind of ideas are were much needed. really appreciative and useful blog for us. Looking for more!!

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