If you need a property cleared out in Central Florida, for a commercial real estate project, housing development, or anything else, it all starts from the ground up. 

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.

Land clearing and excavation in Central Florida requires skill and experience. The process can be a costly undertaking, which is why hiring the right contractor is essential. 

An earthwork contractor does many tasks, such as removing trees, rocks, brush and stumps to make the property functional. They also perform other jobs like using heavy equipment, digging trenches, utilities and storm water system installation, land clearing, grading, excavation, and paving. 

It is important to find a qualified team for this type of work. Before you hire a land clearing contractor, ask them these questions. 

How much experience do you have with a land clearing project like this?

Choosing an excavation and land clearing service can be difficult because all properties and projects have unique needs. Some jobs have several acres of land for a housing community, while others need a small area cleared. It is vital to find a service that is experienced with your type of project. They should be able to provide names of past projects that needed similar services and an estimated time frame. 

Ask what are the company’s safety precautions?

Before starting a project, an experienced earthworks contractor should have in place a comprehensive safety plan. This should include who is responsible for overseeing safety precautions on the project and how any potentially hazards materials will be handled. To avoid any injuries or accidents, it is important everyone follows and understands all safety precautions. 

Who will the project manager be?

Each Project is personally directed by a 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. The Project Manager is the pivotal point on a project and all crews take the initial direction from him. He ensures that the project is built to the client’s specifications and acts as the interface between the Owner, the office and the field.

These are just a few of the questions that should be asked before hiring an earthwork contractor. If you have any questions, contact Swell Construction for more information.

If you have a Central Florida project that needs earthworks, land grading, or land clearing, you want to work with a company you can trust. You need the work done well, without any unexpected problems or delays. Choosing the right team isn’t always easy. 

Here is why so many companies are choosing Swell Construction. 

Our services 

Swell Construction Group is a Site Contractor that specializes in total site development. We provide services in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation. 

We are a full service company , licensed and Bonded Land development company specializing in residential, commercial and multi-family projects.  From land clearing, excavation, dirt hauling, roads, utilities installation to surveying and much more.  We boast over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring that no project or task is beyond our limit.

Excavation 

The land you plan to build on will typically need excavation to ensure the soil can withstand the weight of the buildings.  Excavation involves using heavy machinery to move large debris, rock, dirt, and other materials. It also entails digging trenches used for foundational walls, reservoirs, and roads. 

Land grubbing and clearing 

Both land grubbing and clearing are necessary to ensure the site is ready to build on. Land clearing is removing rocks, trees, bushes, and debris. While grubbing involves removing any rooted vegetation in the ground, such as roots, trees, and stumps. 

Swell Construction 

Swell Construction has built its reputation on service, performance and quality. From the first contact with the Estimating team to the contract, to the final walk through on a project… our team is there for the client. 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 team is ready to work with Owners, Engineers and Municipalities on all aspects of a proposal in order to get the project to the next level, which is Project Management.