What is the best way to go about digging a hole for a trampoline?
I have a 8×12 rectangular trampoline (about 3 1 / 2 feet high) and want to jump to the surface be flush with the ground. I live in the area of Tampa Bay Florida, about four miles of water. My plan is this permanent, and safe. I am concerned with drainage. I do not want to become a mosquito trap. so my sub-questions are: Do I need to use railroad ties and / or other type of reinforcement to prevent collapse? Like a Log Cabin built in a hole? Hopefully, a simple, cheaper solution is possible. Are there any required additional drainage system or just soak in the ground? What is the best way to dig this, with a shovel and a lot of time? I can not afford a backhoe, and although he might, there is no way to get great teams there. Thanks
Digging by hand … WOW … it will take a while. You're talking about 112 cubic yards cartage … not to mention when you put all that!?!? You would have to cover the walls with concrete blocks or railroad cars and rebar ties to prevent landslides. So we are talking about the dig-half 9×13x3 feet to make room for blocks or wood to shore. Maybe you can dig a hole approximately / 2 the depth you need and use the dirt you make to build an earthen ramp all the way around. You could sow grass seed in it and only become part of the yard. You might talk to a home improvement or the Internet for similar ideas. Maybe you could call some companies excavation and ask if they do free quotes. Call two or three, get a free estimate and find out what exactly to do. It could be raise the issue of drainage as well. Sorry, there was more help.
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