Define the excavation task
Describe what is being built or corrected and identify any plans already available. A trench, a footing excavation and a grading project involve different scopes. Ask which measurements or design information are needed before an estimate can be prepared.
Discuss what is known about the site
Share information about existing work and observed conditions. Ask what still needs investigation and how an unexpected condition would be handled. Do not assume that a town-wide soil description establishes the conditions below your yard.
Review access and material movement
Identify the route for equipment and deliveries, staging areas and nearby features to protect. Ask where excavated material is intended to go and whether hauling, disposal or imported material is included in the proposal.
Clarify coordination and responsibilities
Discuss the project sequence with the relevant contractors or designers. Ask which approvals, utility-location arrangements and other prerequisites apply to the work, and who is responsible for them. The excavation should follow the requirements established for the actual project.
Read the total with the exclusions
Request a written distinction between included work, allowances, options and exclusions. Ask how a change would be approved and priced. Contact All American with the address and intended work for a property-specific discussion rather than relying on an unsourced local price range.