Three things to know
- Provide the purpose, position, dimensions and target levels.
- Arrange service information, access and material space.
- Identify who will accept the excavation and continue the work.
Contents of this guide
Start with the purpose and the brief
Start with the purpose and available instructions. For a pool, use the supplier’s preparation documents; for foundations, use the project and the handed-over position and levels. You do not need every answer for the first enquiry: state what you have and what is still being arranged. Before work starts, review the five items below together.
Arrange utility information and on-site marking
Gather information from the relevant network operators and arrange the required marking. Include private cables, irrigation, garden water supplies and old connections, which are not automatically covered by public-network records.
ČEZ Distribuce describes marking equipment it owns; a single request does not therefore establish every service on your land. Pass the information and working conditions to the contractor before work begins. See the separate utility guide for obtaining these records.
Photograph the route and clear the agreed area
Show the entire route from the road, including turns, narrow sections, surfaces and overhead obstacles. Identify known chambers, tanks and vulnerable areas that must be retained.
Remove portable items from the agreed route and arrange access through the gate. Fence removal, vegetation work and use of another property need prior agreement with the responsible people. The shortest route on a map is not necessarily usable.
Make one plan for soil and material deliveries
Explain what should remain on site and what should leave. For retained material, agree its purpose and location. Removal needs information on composition, quantity and acceptance arrangements; space beside the excavation may not accommodate both a stockpile and a vehicle.
Plan materials for subsequent work at the same time. An early delivery can occupy the loading area. Agree the sequence around the actual space available.
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| Before arrival | What needs agreement |
|---|---|
| Brief | Position, dimensions, levels and responsible person |
| Services | Records, marking and known private connections |
| Access | Equipment route and obstacles dealt with in advance |
| Materials | Retention, handling, removal and deliveries |
| Handover | Acceptance and the next contractor’s date |
Agree handover and decisions about changes
For foundations, pools and connections, identify who will accept the prepared area and what information they need. Share the contact and next work date. Unknown structures, different ground or water require discussion with the responsible person before proceeding.
Before confirming the date, ask: Who opens the site and hands over the brief? Who decides if an obstacle is found? Who accepts the completed excavation? If these are different people, share their contacts. The machine operator cannot make every project decision.
An enquiry template you can use
“I need excavation for [purpose] in [location]. I am attaching [drawings / supplier’s brief] with dimensions and levels. Access is via [route]; photographs are attached. Soil should [stay for reuse / partly stay / be removed]. Utility information is [preparation status]. Follow-on work is arranged by [contact and date].”
You do not need every detail ready for the first conversation. State what remains undecided instead of guessing. Four views help: the approach from the road, the narrowest part, the excavation area and the material or loading space.
Confirm scope and readiness before starting. Do not enter an unprotected excavation to take photographs or measurements.
Frequently asked questions
Is a clear gate enough?
The brief, utility information, working room and a plan for materials and follow-on contractors also need to be ready.
Who sets the excavation levels on site?
Arrange handover by the responsible person using the relevant drawings. The operator should not substitute for a missing design.
Must all soil leave the property?
That depends on its intended use and the job conditions. Agree what stays and what leaves before excavation.
What if some information is not ready?
Send what is available and identify the missing parts. Complete the necessary preparation before confirming the particular work.
Send your brief and four photographs
Include the location, excavation purpose and soil plan. Show the access, narrowest section, work area and material space. We will clarify scope and the next preparation steps.