Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, Land Clearing, Excavation, Site Clearing

March 1, 2019

By:Wes

When it comes to site development projects in Central Florida, Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, Lady Lake, whether it is land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installed, it is vital to choose the right company.

There is a Lot at Stake

It is important to choose a local company who understands the environment, professional, one that builds relationships within the community, has skilled personnel, the right equipment, and is proud to provide quality finished projects. That’s our goal at Swell Construction.

The Right Equipment Matters

Backhoe Loader

Typically used for jobs that are medium to small. They have the iconic look with a bucket in the back and adjustable shovel in the front. It is used for backfill work, laying pipes, and moving dirt. They are great for urban areas because they move around easily on tires.

Bulldozer

One of the strongest pieces of equipment in the industry. It’s reliable, extremely heavy, in the front it has a flat, wide blade, and ride around on treads. It is used to break up large boulders and moves huge amounts of dirt.

Excavator

The excavator is the equipment most often connected with large construction projects. It has a cab where the team member sits and operates the excavator, attached to it is a long bucket arm. Typically used for big jobs, it runs on tracks and can rotate 360 degrees. There are several different types of excavators to remove trees, dig trenches, lift heavy objects, remove trees, and place pipes.

A Spider Excavator, instead of tracks it uses ‘legs’ so it can move on any type of terrain, including narrow ditches and steep inclines. Zero swing excavators are used in confined spaces, the swing of the arm is the width of the piece of equipment. A Swamp excavator has unique tracks make it perfect for dredging and for projects near water.

Crawler Loader

Is a great way to move materials off site. It combines the backhoe’s bucket capability with the excavator’s track mounted power.

The Right Equipment Delivers The Best Results!

It takes the right equipment for a successful project to be completed on time and within budget. Swell Construction has over 130 pieces of heavy equipment to ensure that no project or task is beyond our limit.

Contact Swell Construction for more information.

Choosing an Excavation/Land Clearing Company in Central Florida

February 8, 2019

By:Wes

Whether you are a commercial or residential land developer in Greater Orlando?Osceola, you need a contractor for grading, earthwork and excavation. Choosing the right contractor can be difficult.

Looking on-line at similar companies, they all promise similar services. So, which one do you trust with your project with? There are four variables to seek out when choosing an earthwork contractor.

The Most Experience

True you want an excavation contract who knows what they are doing, but most importantly, you want the work to be of the highest quality. They also need to be able to work well with others

The Best Service

How an excavation service treats your construction project, other people, and subcontractors, on the site says a lot about integrity. They will be easy to work with, that will make the process much easier!

The Best Work

A company should specialize in several types of services, such as land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, stormwater system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.

Swell Construction Group Inc. has With a long history of commercial, multifamily, and single family residential site development, Swell Construction Group has been working on projects in Central Florida since 1989, ranging in size from 1 to over 500 acres.

The Best Reputation

From the first contact with the Estimating team to the contract, to the final walk through on a project the excavation service should be there every step of the way for each client. At Swell Construction Service, our state-of-the-art estimating software system takes the guesswork out of proposal preparation and ensure the accuracy and fast response required by Owners. Our crews are the best there is, supported with the latest in technology and equipment.

Your Project Deserves The Best!

Swell Construction Group has an unmatched reputation. With customer service that is top tier and the highest quality work, we our proud of our reputation of performing under budget, on schedule, and with pride.

Land Development, Excavation, Grading & Earthwork in Central Florida

January 25, 2019

By:Wes

Land development in Central Florida is at an all time high! Cities such as Orlando, Kissimmee, Windermere, Lady Lake, Clermont, Celebration, and so many others are growing at a remarkable rate. New residents and business are flocking to the City Beautiful for the abundant job opportunities and the amazing weather.

As a land developer, you need a total site development service who specializes in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation. There may be quite a few companies to choose from, but keep these factors in mind.

Site Management

Central Florida is a very busy town, it is important for the job site to establish entrances and exits that are convenient and do not impede on traffic in the local area. The excavation team also needs to take into account where their fill pile will be located and the appropriate roads to use when removing excavated materials.

Location of Utilities

Whether the excavation for a residential site or business, it is important to understand what is below the ground. Are there utility lines already running through the site? The utilities for your project, power, water, gas, sewage adds another dimension.

Project Manager

The Project Manager is the pivotal point on all projects. Here at Swell Construction Group, each of our job sites has their own Project Manager , who is highly skilled in all aspects of site development and will take the project from its initial ground breaking to the final walk through with the local City or County Municipality. They also ensure that the project is built to the client’s specifications and acts as the interface between the Owner, the office and the field.

Since 1989, Swell Construction Company has been helping Central Florida grow. Our partnership with businesses and residences have made us a leader in the industry! We deliver exceptional construction quality and unbeatable customer service! Contact us today for more information.

Orlando/Kissimmee Site Construction Preparation/Excavation

January 1, 2019

By:Wes

Ensuring your land clearing, site preparation, excavation, grading or paving project in Central Florida stays on schedule is important. Meeting deadlines can be challenging, just a small delay and cause the timeline to be thrown off course.

The timeline keeps the construction project on schedule, from planning, preparing the land, and design and building phase. It can also, affect the budget.

How To Keep Your Construction Project On Track

Create a Timeline That is Realistic and Have a Contingency Plan

Every detail of the construction process requires sufficient time, so that it can be completed successfully and safely. Allocating an extra day for problems such as unexpected poor weather and unavailable resources, which can easily hinder a schedule. These issues can be quickly resolved with a contingency plan.

Carefully Hire Experienced Professionals

Finding the right team of professionals is crucial. This couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to site preparation. Land clearing, grading, excavation, stormwater and utility installation system, and paving, must be done efficiently and with great attention to detail, to ensure a successful project. Hiring a reputable company is vital.

Clear Communication

A good foundation for any construction project is clear communication. Miscommunication inevitably leads to unnecessary delays and costly mistakes. Clearly outlined roles and expectation will prevent derailment.

There are many steps when it comes to preparing a site for construction, depending on the location, size and scope of the project. This process involves clearing the land of vegetation and following any environmental regulations. Excavation of rocks and soil, to clear the site. Establishing a storm water channel and drainage system. Installing a utility system and paving.

Each of these steps requires specific equipment to ensure the job gets done right. Swell Construction Group is Central Florida’s leading ‘one stop shop’ for all your construction site prep work.

Since we own all of our equipment (over 130 pieces of heavy equipment), we ensure each one is properly maintained, which means you can depend on us for efficient and prompt excavation work.

Contact Swell Construction for more information on your next project

Orlando, Kissimmee, Land Development & Clearing

December 17, 2018

By:Wes

When it comes to land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation in Central Florida, Swell Construction is a premier service you can count on.

Since 1989 we have been serving both commercial and individual job sites. Providing excavation a variety of excavation services to prepare your site for construction. That includes general contractors and remodeling contractors, property managers and owners.

There is no job too large or too small, no matter how difficult or extensive.

Excavation Contractor

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 take pride in our excavation solutions, they are dependable and efficiently designed for the best results possible. We are committed to not only protecting your best interest, but also that of the community. We ensure minimal impact on the environment and keeping intact the existing underground utilities, without causing damage to the landscape or property.

Lot clearing and Grading

It can be difficult, if not impossible to start a construction project with debris, rocks, trees, shrubs, and undergrowth. Don’t worry, the professionals at Swell Construction will have it cleared out in no time! How? Our advanced equipment and skilled workers can handle the most complicated and involved land clearing and grading jobs.

In fact, we go to great lengths to employ only the brightest and the best in the industry. We believe this professional approach brings the diligence and expertise that makes our team a step above the rest. Combined with our advanced equipment, innovative designs, and attention to details, ensures we deliver a seamless and efficient job. Our results are rock solid!

Contact Swell Construction Group today and find out why we are the premier land clearing and excavation service in Central Florida.