Sinkhole Repair and Trashpits

Have you noticed a wide sinking area in your driveway or yard?

Chances are that wide sinking area is a trashpit that was used when building your home.

Sinkhole damage

Step 1: Diagnosis and Locating Utilities

First we figure out if we are looking at a sinkhole, or a trashpit. Trashpits were a popular shortcut for builders to use in the 70s and 80s. They would dig a hole and dump debris, tree stumps and building materials into it, then cover up the pit with grass or a driveway.

Next we will locate all underground utilities to before substantial digging begins.

Marking flags for fiber optic installation
Excavating sinkhole damage

Step 2: Removal

If we are looking at a trashpit, we will remove all of the contents of the trashpit. If it is a sinkhole, we will remove any loose materials.

All items will then be disposed of properly.

Clearing out a sinkhole caused by trashpit
Backfilling a sinkhole with gravel

Step 3: Fill and Compact

We then prep the area with appropriate fill consisting of rocks and dirt. This step also includes prepping and pouring concrete (if needed), and includes any replacement and repair of masonry if needed.

Sinkhole repair with gravel fill

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