Surface restoration work and crews

Restoration puts things back after utility work: topsoil and seed or sod on lawns, sidewalk and curb replacement, driveway patches, and cleaning up the route. On fiber builds it can trail the crews by weeks, and the owner does not close out until it is done.

Also searched as: restoration crew, lawn restoration contractor, hydroseeding crew, sidewalk restoration crew, site restoration laborer.

Who hires for this

Fiber primes, drill and underground crews, water and gas contractors and utilities post restoration. It is often a separate package from the digging.

What they ask for

• Topsoil, seed or sod and a way to haul it
• Hydroseeder or seeding equipment for larger areas
• Concrete and asphalt capability, or partners who do it
• Before and after photos of each location
• Certificate of insurance
• Ability to follow up on areas that do not take

How to land more of it

• Take before and after photos of every address. It protects you and the prime when a homeowner complains.
• Be honest about what you do in house and what you sub out, like concrete or paving.
• Primes want restoration that keeps pace with the digging. Show you can scale up.
• Plan for a return visit when seed does not take. It keeps the prime off the phone with the town.

What does restoration after fiber work include?

Usually lawn repair where they trenched or potholed, handhole grading, sidewalk and curb panels, driveway patches and general cleanup. The prime's contract with the owner sets the standard, so ask for it.

Who deals with homeowner complaints?

The prime usually fields them, then sends them to the restoration crew. Clear photos and a log of what you did at each address settle most complaints quickly.

Is restoration seasonal?

Lawn work depends on the growing season. Many crews do temporary stabilization in cold months and come back for seed or sod in spring. Hardscape restoration can often go longer.

How do I find restoration work from primes?

List a free crew profile on the TrackOver board showing what you restore and your area. Primes and utility contractors posting restoration can pick a crew that already does lawns, concrete and patches.