Bob begins with a few passes to take down the grade toward the back of the basement (foreground).

Paul assisted Bob by holding elevation standards and monitoring the laser level.

There is a lot of evidence of wildlife that have passed through our "front yard" recently.

JThe laser level and one of John's missing coffee mugs.

Tim (right) and his crew, along with Paul (left) begin marking the boundaries of the foundation.

Drawing the measuring tape around the southeast corner of the house.

Tim sprays orange paint markers on the ground.

Tim drives a stake in to mark another reference point.