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Central Florida’s Top Excavation & Site Clearing Service

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Whether it’s a large housing development or a commercial real estate project, every construction undertaking starts from the ground up. Central Florida is rapidly expanding, a solid foundation is essential for a successful project. 

While it may be invisible once the project is done, site preparation is vital.

If a site is not prepared properly before construction begins, the entire project can be compromised. Preparation includes land clearing, grading, proper compaction, soil stabilization, dewatering, excavation, paving, storm water and utility system installation. 

The first step is excavation and land clearing. Removing any unwanted trees and shrubs that are needed for the project.

This also includes any unwanted materials, rocks, stones, and garbage. Dirt may need to be excavated, depending on the soil and ground level, to ensure the highest quality, new dirt may need to be brought in and placed down. This creates a flat, secure surface for construction, which is vital for long term stability. 

The next step is land grading. This ensures the ground is reshaped to the planned grades. Proper drainage is imperative for any property in Florida, of which land grading plays an important role. It also helps control sedimentation, soil erosion, and surface runoff.  Improper grading can result in increase peak flows, high runoff, poor drainage, and flooding. If the ground is left at levels that are inappropriate, it disturbs the natural patterns of the storm water and can cause a huge, costly mess.

As a leading full service site development in Central Florida, Swell Construction Group,  we feel our responsibility to provide our customers with a quality-finished project. This is achieved by having highly skilled personnel in all positions within our company.

We provide accurate estimates and perform our scope of work in an efficient, timely, and a cost effective manner.

We specialize in earthwork, excavation, land clearing, land grading, storm water, utility system installation, paving, and much more. With over 30 years of experience and over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, we can tackle any project! 

Contact Swell Construction Group for your next project.

How Excavation & Site Clearing Affects Your Bottom Line

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Despite the pandemic, there is a lot of construction projects going on here in Central Florida, but each one starts with some type of excavation or site clearing. This process is more than just leveling out the property. It demands knowledge and skill, as well as the right equipment to create a solid site with the surrounding property in mind. 

Before you hire just any service, consider why you’re enlisting this excavation company and how will they affect your bottom line. 

Does the excavation service have the right equipment?

You may not think it’s a big deal, but it can make all the difference. Especially, if you want the job done right and fast. Choose a company with their own equipment designed for excavation and site clearing. This ensures you will have a property that is ready to build.

Not all dirt is the same

Soil types vary greatly here in Central Florida. The sandy soil on top is not the same as a few feed down. A knowledge excavation service will be well versed in the different types of soil. This is very important since the soil is responsible for holding up the weight of the building. 

Reduced margin of error

An experienced service will know what they are doing and able to tackle unique situation. Their knowledge can reduce the likelihood of costly mistakes. Not only can this affect your bottom line, but also the buildings down the road. 

Don’t forget the environment 

You want the least amount of destruction to the property. Which means you should choose a service who use proper methods, protect site drainage, air quality, preserving trees, and ect.

Properly insured and licensed 

This is essential, to protect everyone involved. This covers things like liability, property damage, workmanship, and much more. 

Professional excavation and site clearing service 

A solid foundation is the success of any project. This means the site needs a knowledgeable and skilled contractor with the proper equipment.

You Can Count On Swell Construction

 Swell Construction is proud to serve Central Florida since 1989, as a total site development company. We are locally owned and operated, with over 130 pieces of heavy equipment. Creating quality building foundations and roadways requires experience, skill, and precision equipment.

We are a true one stop for your construction prep work. From start to finish, we handle everything. From surveying the ground, land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation to the right depth to stripping the topsoil, paving and storm water and utility systems installation.

Kissimmee Site Clearing & Excavation; What’s In A Solid Foundation?

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When it comes to site clearing and excavation in Central Florida, a good foundation is imperative! The site requires diligent preparation to ensure your project gets off the ground. 

The overall quality of your building’s future starts with professional standards. It will encompass  environmental agencies, soil specialists, architects, and a construction team who you can partner with to ensure everything will get done right, on time, and within budget. 

It starts with the lay of the land

Every project is unique, but they all need to follow federal, state, and local rules.  Along with essential prep documents and proper percents all play a big part of the plan before building even begins. 

To reduce any issues down the road, EPA’s standards and guidelines for obtaining a Construction General Permit should be followed for site prep and excavation. Minimizing the disruption to the ecosystems, wildlife, and infrastructure.

Provisions during the site clearing process

The site will need to be supplied with water, electricity, drainage tanks, temporary sewer. There are also guidelines and rules set out by the EPA to ensure both the surrounding area and workers stay safe and healthy. The last thing you want is to get fined for the rain washing debris or harmful chemicals into the local water source. 

Land investigation 

The strength of the soil needs to be support buildings for years to come. Which means soil samples will need to be thoroughly tested and analyzed for the type, composition and strength. To compensate for weak soil, new soil may need to be brought to the site. Other times, existing soil can be compacted to make it stronger. As the work begins, steps must be taken to control sediment and prevent erosion of the soil.

Site prep

There is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into preparing a site for construction, utility placement, geophysical research, and permits. Then there is the part that everyone can see, the heavy equipment, digging trenches, excavating, setting up boundaries, ect..

Swell Construction Group is a trusted, full service, licensed and bonded land development company. With over 30 years of business, serving Central Florida. We provide the best site construction, on time and within budget. 

Contact Swell Construction Group for your next project

Kissimmee & Clermont Excavation; Complete Site Development

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Central Florida is a hot spot for growth and construction, despite the pandemic. Our environment has several obstacles to overcome when it comes to clearing a piece of land. From the different types of soil on the same property, the heavy equipment that is needed, the quality of excavation necessary so there aren’t problems down the road, skilled excavators, the list goes on and on. Which is why hiring the right site clearing service is so important. 

There is more to site clearing than most people realize. Just going out and cutting down some trees and leveling out the dirt, just won’t cut it. It takes knowledge and skill to create a solid site to build on. 

Water runoff and drainage is very important in Central Florida. If the land is not properly graded the rainy season will be disastrous. Water will accumulate at the foundation, causing damage and even interior flooding. Grading is responsible for proper drainage.

A smooth and level landscape is not only a significant aesthetic component, it is logistically important to the project. You don’t want water rushing into a building every a big storm comes along or a flooded parking lot.

Swell Construction is a leader in the industry. It is our responsibility to provide our customers with a quality-finished project. This is achieved by having highly skilled personnel in all positions within our company. We provide accurate estimates and perform our scope of work in an efficient, timely, and a cost effective manner.

As a full service, licensed, bonded and insured, site development company, we have a long history of commercial, multifamily, and single family residential site development projects ranging in size from 1 to over 500 acres. Our staff specializes in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, storm water system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.

Swell Construction Group is proud to have over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring that no project or task is beyond our limit. We have established an excellent reputation throughout the Central Florida area for performing quality work under budget, on schedule, and with pride.

Central Florida Total Site Development, Earthwork, Excavation & Paving

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Commercial construction projects here in Central Florida usually involve some type of land clearing or excavation tasks to ensure the land is ready for construction. 

The removal of trees, brush, dirt, rock and any debris, is considered land clearing. While, excavation is when the dirt is moved according to the architectural design, filling low areas and removing higher ones. 

Land Clearing 

There are a number of processes that incorporate land clearing, depending on the construction project and the property. 

Clearing our any unwanted debris, including rubble, chemicals, and garbage from the construction site. After removing bushes, trees, rocks and dirt, the ground will need to be stabilized and leveled. 

This is an important step that affects the overall quality of the project for years to come. 

Land Excavation 

Once cleared of debris, the land is ready for site excavation. 

The next step is grading the land. This ensures the ground is reshaped to the planned grades. Proper drainage is imperative for any property in Florida, of which land grading plays an important role. It also helps control sedimentation, soil erosion, and surface runoff. 

Improper grading can result in increase peak flows, high runoff, poor drainage, and flooding. If the ground is left at levels that are inappropriate, it disturbs the natural patterns of the storm water and can cause a huge, costly mess.

What makes Swell Construction stand out?

Our attention to the smallest details. Excavation is so much more than moving dirt and removing a couple of trees with a bobcat loader and excavators. 

We ensure minimal impact on the environment and keeping intact the existing underground utilities, without causing damage to the landscape or property. 

When it comes to excavation and land clearing, consistency and quality are keywords. Our experienced team at Swell Construction knows what it takes to get the job done right. Including over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring there is no job that is too big, from land clearing, excavation, dirt hauling, roads, utilities installation to surveying and much more.

We are proud to be Central Florida’s full service, licensed and Bonded Land development company specializing in residential, commercial and multi-family projects.

Swell Construction Group Inc.

1726 West Broadway Street

Oviedo, FL. 32765