If you have a construction project in Central Florida coming up, you will probably need some type of land clearing or excavation service. 

This important first step will rid the property of any type of debris, rocks, and trees before construction begins. This step determines how firm the foundation is for your project and if you will have costly problems down the road. 

What you need to know about land clearing and excavation 

The cost and amount of time it will take to clear the land will depend on a few factors. It starts by removing any large rocks and vegetation. The brush and trees can quickly become obstacles.  Roots and hazardous materials can become huge problems down the road. 

Grading

Grading the property is the next step. This process depends on what kind of condition the land is in. Proper erosion prevention and drainage control will also ensure the property holds up in Central Florida’s weather. 

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.

Excavation and site clearing is definitely an important step in Central Florida construction. The work can include grading, removing dirt, bringing in soil, trenching, and so much more. 

The process takes experienced and skill, heavy machinery like forward loaders, excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers. Creating. A stable ground is necessary for a strong foundation, proper drainage, and to avoid problems down the road. 

What should you expect from an excavation company?

The first step, the excavation company will prepare the process by working with land surveyors, utility companies, and permit services.

Then the land must be cleared of all the brush, boulders, trees, any obstacles and the area staked out. 

The the soil is properly prepared to ensure good drainage, both under the ground and surface water. This includes demolishing any pre-existing structures, grading, hauling out any debris and dirt, and smoothing out the soil. This is necessary to ensure the property is stabilized and ensure there won’t be any drainage and erosion issue. 

The excavation company will take care all the required trenching for foundation footings, drainage and water pipes, sewage and utility lines. 

Some projects will require cut and fill, this is where the earth is moved from a high are lot a lower area. 

Steps to a successful excavation and site clearing projects.

The scope of the entire project should be precisely planned out. This way everyone will have a clear picture of the work. This will ensure the produce safe and successful.

A schedule should be mapped put, the steps defined and followed in sequence.

To avoid any compromising of the buildings and problems with erosion, stormwater and drainage management mush be addressed.

To ensure the underground utility lines are not compromised, there should be careful planning.

Trust and good communication is necessary for a successful project.

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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.

Swell Construction has a long history of working with 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.