Project reference 00894

Pre-Paving Surface Checklist

Define the finished purpose, reference levels, underlying material condition and the evidence required by the receiving operation. Geometry alone does not establish structural or agronomic performance.

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Pre-Paving Grading

Pre-paving grading sets the profile below the finished paving system. Its target must allow for the planned bedding and paving thickness rather than equal the finished top level.

Before moving material

Confirm thresholds, finished surface levels and layer thicknesses.

Receiving operation and checks

Complete compaction and place the specified bedding and paving system. Check the difference between formation level and finished level.

Paving details and tolerances must come from the project specification.

Read the complete Pre-Paving Grading guide

How to Level a Paddock

To level a paddock, first decide whether the job is local smoothing, drainage correction or a broader designed landform. That decision determines survey coverage and material movement.

Before moving material

Record the cropping plan, productive-layer depth and water observations.

Receiving operation and checks

Recheck the profile and complete the intended seedbed preparation. Observe drainage after correction and inspect retained topsoil depth.

Do not flatten natural terrain without a defined agricultural purpose.

Read the complete How to Level a Paddock guide

How to Move Soil From High Spots to Low Spots

Moving soil from high spots to low spots requires a measured surplus and a suitable receiving area. A low patch caused by weak support may need repair before fill.

Before moving material

Check source material and the low area's cause.

Receiving operation and checks

Prepare the receiving layer and restore the source surface. Check both final levels and soil-layer depth.

Avoid filling designed drains or mixing unsuitable subsoil into growing medium.

Read the complete How to Move Soil From High Spots to Low Spots guide

Record the job inputs

Use this checklist to turn the scenario into a specific brief. Retain the design revision and agree who accepts each completed layer.

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