What happens if more soil needs removing than originally quoted?

If actual excavated volume genuinely exceeds what was quoted — from a discrepancy between assumed and actual ground conditions, for instance — a properly professional contractor communicates this clearly and discusses the variation with you before proceeding.

This is exactly why a quote based on accurate survey data and, where relevant, a proper soil report reduces the likelihood of a significant variation, compared to a quote based on rough assumptions.

A reasonable, well-documented variation process, agreed to before extra cost is incurred, is the sign of a genuinely professional contractor — very different to an unexplained higher bill after the fact.

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