General contractor in Warwick, PA

New construction grading can fail for a few reasons. Soil that was not compacted in lifts during construction settles unevenly over the first few seasons, changing the slope. Sod and landscaping installed over poorly compacted fill can mask the problem until the first heavy rain. In Warwick's subdivision neighborhoods, the original grade may also have been designed to drain to a swale or outlet that has since been altered by neighboring construction. A site assessment will identify what changed and what needs to be corrected.

Yes. Foundation excavation for new home construction is a core part of our work in Warwick and throughout Bucks County. We dig to the required depth and dimensions, coordinate with the builder or GC on footing layout, and handle the spoil removal and rough grading around the foundation before the framing crew arrives.

Yes. Retention basin construction on larger residential and agricultural parcels in Warwick is work we do. The basin size, depth, and outlet design depend on the drainage area feeding it and the volume of runoff the property generates during a storm. We assess the site and work from a plan before any excavation begins.

Freeze-thaw cycles put stress on both graded surfaces and installed drainage systems. Water that enters a French drain trench and freezes can shift the gravel bed and displace pipe if the trench was not properly bedded. Surface grades that were not compacted correctly heave in winter and settle in spring, sometimes reversing the slope. We install drainage systems with the seasonal cycle in mind, using proper bedding and compaction so the system holds its position through Bucks County winters.