First step is to clear trails and do soil testing to see if the soil is suitable.

Wet winter weather affords an opportunity to clear and burn the brush safely.

The driveway is widened and the power line right of way is cleared.

Aerial view of the proposed lake site

New driveway construction is evident

Electric service is established in preparation for the new home construction.

Large area being excavated at culvert location to remove unsuitable soils

Remove old pipes which were not adequate for water flow

Anti-seep collars & connecting bands for 36" HDPE culvert pipe (high density polyethylene)

Inadequate driveway is refurbished with larger drainage pipes. Soil corrections were needed around the pipe. Unsuitable soil was removed.

Band used to connect two 20' pipes

Connecting HDPE pipe

Setting base of anti-seep collar at correct elevation

Anti-seep collars prevent erosion around the drainage pipes.

Backfill with clay

Proper soils and compaction are crucial for a successful culvert installation

Driveway is elevated several feet to insure integrity and improve the overall look.

New driveway enhances main entrance

Corrected road elevation with easy to maintain slopes

A small existing pond that leaks being drained for repairs. The pond will be expanded in size and deepened.

Excavating for depth.

The material excavated from the leaking pond is used to construct the new driveway.

The driveway was excavated to remove unsuitable soil and the proper material is hauled in from the pond excavation.

The old pond leak was 'repaired' with bentonite clay by another contractor. The fix was not effective.

The repaired pond is plated with 24" of high plasticity clay to seal it.

Slopes were corrected during the pond expansion.

A large tract of hardwood and Cedar trees must be removed to make room for the future lake.

The owner requested us to save the larger trees so they could be sawn for lumber at a later date. The stumps and tops were removed from the saw logs.

Saw logs stacked for skidding to a central location.

The tops and stumps are burned.