Backyard Excavation and Backfill in Dallas, TX: Structure Removed and Yard Brought Back to Grade
Dallas, Texas (Dallas County)
Backyard excavation and backfill in Dallas, TX for a homeowner removing an existing structure from the yard. Select fill was hauled in, placed in lifts and compacted with a smooth drum roller, then leveled with the rest of the yard. A day and a half.
Backyard excavation and backfill in Dallas, Texas
The project
The Job
A homeowner in Dallas called to have an existing structure removed from the backyard and the ground brought back to a usable yard. The excavation left a cavity that had to be filled with material that would compact and hold grade, in a fenced residential backyard with the house on one side.
The work
What We Did
We removed the structure, then hauled in select fill and placed it in lifts, compacting each layer with a smooth drum roller. The fill was dumped at the top of the yard and moved into place with a skid steer, which fits through most side yards and gates.
The backfill was brought up to grade and leveled with the rest of the yard.
Equipment
Equipment on Site
- Tracked skid steer for moving fill through the side yard
- Smooth drum roller for compacting each lift
- Hauled-in select fill
Finished
The Result
A backyard at grade, level with the rest of the lot, with no sunken area where the structure used to be. Completed in a day and a half.
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Questions
Questions about this project
What is backfill?
Backfill is the material used to fill an excavated area back to grade. In North Texas that's typically select fill, a sand and clay mix that holds moisture and compacts well.
Why does backfill need to be compacted?
Uncompacted backfill settles over time and leaves a sunken area in the yard. Placing it in lifts and compacting each one keeps the finished grade where it belongs.
Can heavy equipment get into a residential backyard?
Usually. On our Dallas job the fill was dumped at the top of the yard and moved into place with a skid steer, which fits through most side yards and gates.
Can I build on backfilled ground?
Properly compacted backfill can support patios, sheds, and landscaping. Structures with a foundation typically need an engineer to verify compaction first.
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