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Kissimmee & Clermont Land Clearing & Excavation

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While it often goes unnoticed, excavation and site clearing are the most important aspects of preparing for construction here in Central Florida. 

When preparing a property or land for development, there are five critical areas to consider. 

Land clearing

Not only does this include removing heavy vegetation, trees, and clearing trees. It also involves the condition of the land, any obstacles, and the suitability of the soil. 

While this may sound easy enough, it takes the right equipment and techniques to properly remove stumps, pull roots “brush grubbing”, eliminating boulder, large rocks, protruding objects, and debris, to ensure the land is feasible to start construction. 

Structure demolition 

Are there any existing structures on the land? All this will need to be demolished and hauled away. The heavy equipment necessary for this includes excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks and manual labor. 

Safety is vital during the entire phase of operation to protect adjoining properties and prevent accidents. 

Topography alteration 

The terrain of the property will need to meet the construction requirements. The proper slope, elevation, leveling and soil will prevent flooding, ensure adequate drainage, and minimize erosion. 

Soil quality 

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. 

Safeguarding utility infrastructure 

It is paramount to adhere to the highest safety standards. Utility infrastructure includes underground pipes, water lines, cable, conduits, gas, and junction boxes. 

Increase profitability

Meeting our clients’ business goals is our top priority. We apply our expertise in construction and excavation to add to the financial health of your project. Quality excavation decreases financial risk, increase profitability, and benefits our community. 

Swell Construction is proud to provide our clients with cost effective solutions for their project. We ensure our work is of the highest quality and  exceeds your expectations. Whether your project consists of a single home, parking lot, or a housing subdivision, we have the equipment, experience, and skill, to get the job done right! 

Affordable Clermont & Lake Nona Excavation & Site Clearing

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Excavation and site clearing here in Orlando and Kissimmee is more than just clearing out some brush and digging a few holes in the ground. When your project is finished, site clearing is the last thing people think of, it at all, but hiring the right excavation team determines the success. 

How important is a profession excavation contractor?

Aside from preparing a property site for building, excavation services also demolish existing structures, clear out the land, dispose of hazardous materials, grading, earthwork, paving roads, driveway and parking lots, storm water and utility systems installation.

Reliability and professionalism are essential 

A professional site clearing contractor has made a hefty investment in high quality equipment. Are up to date in the latest site preparation technology and trends, honest, and provide reliable customer service. 

Experience, safety, and a strong work ethic is vital

Inexperience and unskilled excavation are a safety risk, from collapsing trenches, mishandling equipment, to incorrect risk assessment.

This can end up costing you, both before construction and years down the road. 

Buyer beware, the least expensive bid doesn’t make it the best

A profession excavation company understands how important it is to follow a detailed plan, understand the best type of equipment to use for specific applications, ensures a safe environment and knows how to work with limited space. 

Prepared for the unexpected 

You never know what lies beneath the ground. Plumbing systems, uncharted pipes, wildlife, hazardous materials. An experienced contractor will know how to handle whatever comes their way. 

Just because the topsoil looks good, doesn’t mean what is underneath is going to support your project. Different types of soil react differently to the excavation process. Erosion and sedimentation changes all need to be managed properly.

You can trust the professionals at Swell Construction Company to ensure your project gets off to a good start and there aren’t any crucial steps missed. 

Orlando Land Clearing & Excavation; Stay On Budget

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In last week’s blog we talked about what you need to know about land clearing and excavation here in Central Florida.

More and More projects are conserving green space

Whether it is leaving a few old oak trees for an eye catching playground area, shade for a parking lot, or next to an office space to reduce energy costs, today’s projects are incorporating green spaces into their designs. For a better environment and community. 

When it comes to land clearing services, not all are created equal

It takes the right experience and equipment to get the job right. Understanding the latest techniques, newest laws, ensuring the job is done right, and stays within budget and on schedule takes experience and a dedicated crew.

Conservation makes a big difference

Environmental conservation efforts are critical here in Central Florida. It is important to choose a company that minimizes the carbon footprint of your project. 

Construction sites throughout the country are in the habit of producing a significant amount of waste. Sustainability should be a higher propriety, from recycling waste to focusing on decreasing energy costs.

Often times, everything is just tossed into a large trash bin and it ends up in the local landfill, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Green practices also include warm mix asphalt and stormwater management services.

Efficient equipment, conserving energy, and taking proper conservation measures, adds up to a cost savings for everyone, reducing the carbon footprint of the project is very attractive to the new owners. 

In the past decade, there has been a dramatic call for eco-friendly construction practices here in Central Florida. At Swell Construction we believe that starts before construction begins. We are committed to reducing the negative impact site development has on the environment.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the family at  Swell Construction Company encourages everyone to join us in learning more about breast cancer and support those who are suffering with the disease.

Though we have made great progress in early detection, cancer treatment and finding a cure, we still have a long way to go.

Affordable Orlando & Lake Nona Land & Site Clearing

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Many new construction projects here in Central Floria require some type of land preparation. Whether it is for a large development, housing subdivision, and smaller undertakings, such as a new swimming pool or parking lot. 

Either way, here are a few things you should know:
Professional Land Clearing

Land clearing seems simple enough, but what about removing large trees, their stumps and roots, getting rid of big rocks, bringing in the right soil, water run-off, and drainage. Most of the soil here in Central Florida has a lot of sand, not ideal for supporting a structure. Proper land clearing requires heavy equipment, a good understanding of the different types of soil, and the drainage process. 

For a successful project, water run off and drainage need to be properly addressed. It may seem pretty straightforward, but with Central Florida extreme afternoon thunderstorm, it is anything but. Proper drainage means all that water will have somewhere to go, instead of causing a flood inside a building or on the property. When you hear on the news the flooding problems in certain neighborhoods or parking lot, the problem can usually be linked back to the land clearing.

It is also important to hire an experienced land clearing service, this way they will be well versed in the different soil types in Florida. 

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.

Check back with us next week for more important information you should know before clearing out and excavating a property.
Until then, contact Swell Construction Company for more information.

Affordable Site Clearing & Excavation In Kissimmee and Clermont

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If your new Central Florida project has property that needs to be cleared or excavated, there is a lot to think about. Are there any local and state rules and regulations specific to our area that pertains to your land? What about storm water collection, water runoff, waterways, or certain trees that are protected? What type of equipment will the project require? Are there any underground utilities that exist? Where do you even start?

As a top excavation and site clearing service, Swell Construction Group can all these and any other questions you may have in advance. Most properties need to be cleared of trees, brush, rocks, hazards, and also what may lay beneath the ground. 

It is important to understand, site clearing is a complex task. It involves, knowing which permits are needed, heavy equipment, knowledge of laws, comprehensive surveying, experience with planning and any issues that arise. 

Excavation and land clearing have gone through tremendous changes in the last decade. Today’s methods have become more environmentally friendly. 

Bulldozing 

The most cost effective way to prepare a larger site for construction is the bulldozer method. For smaller properties or areas that need protecting, a BobCat (skidsteer tractors with hydraulic shears. 

Earth Grading 

Bulldozing tends to leave holes, indentations, and rocks, grading corrects all this and makes way for storm drains, parking lots, driveways, lawns and buildings. 

Silt Fencing 

To prevent erosion during the construction process, a temporary barrier of geotextile fabric is placed around the project. It also prevents any construction waste from entering ground water and lakes. 

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