Soil Engineer Reveals Backfill and Compaction Mistakes

Soil engineer reviewing granular backfill placement at an excavation site before compaction

Many homeowners assume that once a contractor fills a hole and smooths the ground, the job is done. However, that smooth surface can hide serious problems underneath. Recently, many homeowners online have shared stories about sinking patios, cracked slabs, leaning retaining walls, and settling ground after pool removal or demolition work. In many of those […]