Excavating companies provide essential services that enable construction and utility work to begin. While many experienced construction workers are available to do good work, it all starts with excavation. The following are five key tips to help you hire the best excavating company.

1. Ask About Bond and Liability Insurance

An excavating company should have liability insurance to protect against potentially costly accidents, such as digging up a natural gas line. The company should also be bonded to cover any costs that arise from an accident. You should ask about bonding and liability insurance limits so that you know your property is protected against an unforeseen mishap that might render your property useless or damage an existing structure.

2. Check Better Business Bureau Participation

A local excavating company should participate in the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and have a good rating. Not excavating companies do, but those that are active with the BBB should have a good rating with few or no complaints on file. If the company doesn't participate with the BBB, then you might want to search for one that enjoys a high rating with no complaints.

3. Request Client References

You should ask for references from prior clients and contact them. Checking with a couple of former clients should help to affirm whether a particular excavating company performs quality work with workers who are professional and courteous. If a company refuses to give you references, you should look for one that does.

4. Learn What Kind of Equipment Is Used

The type of equipment that an excavating company would use makes a big difference in the quality of work done and the amount of time it takes. If the plan is to use workers with shovels, the labor will be very intensive and the project will drag out. Fortunately, virtually all excavating companies use heavy equipment, but you should check to be certain.

5. Know How the Excavation Would Proceed

According to ISeekPlant, an excavator can be used to dig between 350 and 1000 cubic yards per day. With this in mind, excavating companies should have plans in place to get their jobs completed. Find out what that plan is and ask any questions that you might have. When you know in advance, there should be no surprises when it's time to get to work.

With these tips, you should be able to find a dependable business to hire. Contact Apex Excavating today to learn about our services and how we can get your project started with ease!