Posts by John Gillis

Trench drains can be found in more places than you may realize.They are used on roads, in food processing plants, at the end of driveways, near swimming pools, in parking garages, locker rooms, and many other places. A trench drain is a narrow trench made from concrete, metal, or polymer based materialthat is level with…

Excavating contractors perform several jobs that play a necessary and essential role in a wide variety of construction projects from small to large. The benefits of hiring a contractor for your excavating needs are numerous, and can often help you save money and time. Here are a few reasons why you should hire an excavating…

Do you think you want to be a paving contractor? If you enjoy being outdoors, are not bothered by traffic whizzing by you and are not intimidated by using equipment that can be two stories tall, then perhaps you will be one of the latest to enter the field of paving contractors.

Assessing Your Waste Management System Unless your toilet is creating a backflow into the other drains in the house, you might never consider the importance of your septic tank and its conditions. However, having maintenance done shouldn’t be ignored, as tanks can break down and create serious headaches when not resolved. Having a septic tank…

Storms are reported nearly ever day as the weather all over the face of the earth changes. Tornadoes are springing up where they have never been seen before, floods are conquering areas that were recently dry, and the land is becoming parched that was once four feet under water. With all the weather disasters, forest…

You likely drive over asphalt every day. That said, you probably haven’t made it your mission in life to know everything there is to know about the material. Learn a few of the basics to have a deeper appreciation of your home’s asphalt driveway, and to find out how to take better care of it.

If you have recently built a home or currently live where a gravel driveway greets your vehicle, it may be time to upgrade to something a little more stylish and durable. There are two primary choices for you: a concrete driveway or an asphalt driveway. Here is quick run-down on the differences between the two.

Concrete is a popular choice for driveway construction, and for several good reasons. Whether you are looking at building a home, purchasing a new residence or upgrading your existing paved surface, consider the benefits of installing a concrete driveway. 1. Concrete is aesthetically pleasing. It can be easy to ignore your driveway and forget about…

Construction uses concrete in a variety of forms and purposes. Precast concrete has been used since 1905 to provide high-quality, durable concrete that is uniform and molded to a specific form. The forms are made in precast plants under controlled conditions curing to exact specifications. The managed environment is superior to that of most outdoor…

When you are ready to remove that eyesore from your property or delicately demolish an interior room in your home to remodel, you will be looking for the best Demolition Contractor to do the work. Taking down an existing structure, large or small entails much more than tearing down walls. Because of hazardous materials, damage…