(407)-971-0434

Orlando Total Site Development; Excavation & Site Clearing

Posted on
By:Wes

Swell Construction is an affordable Central Florida earth works and site clearing service. If you are looking for a professional earthmoving excavation service in the Orlando, Clermont, or Kissimmee area Swell Construction offers expert and in depth excavation service:

Digging trenches and holes

Land clearing, removing debris and vegetation 

Grading land and leveling 

Storm water and utility lines system installation 

Paving 

Project guidance and consultation 

If you have an excavation project here in Central Florida, it is important to have experienced guidance and consultation for your project. The process is an important one and needs a strategic plan, solutions for any challenges, and a plan that will work within your budget. 

With over 20 years of experience in the site work and excavation services, the team at Swell Construction is proficient at all size projects, commercial, residential, and agricultural. 

Land Preparation and Earthmoving 

Land preparation and earthmoving are vital steps in the project. It requires properly removing debris, hazardous materials, trees, stumps, and large quantities of dirt. It is important to find a local company who is familiar with the environment. 

As a professional company, we are familiar with the types of soil and the environment in Central Florida. 

We dig out the surface of the property, remove materials that are unusable, grade the land, and level it for a solid foundation.  We have all of our own equipment, to ensure there are no delays. 

At Swell Construction, we incorporate the best techniques to ensure the job is performed accurately, safely and efficiently. We are familiar with the necessary permits, local ordinances, and what each project requires. 

Our team at Swell Construction will come up with a plan tailored specifically for your property’s needs at a reasonable price. We make sure the project is well managed and is in sync with all your expectations. Which adds up to a cost effective solution for your project. 

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. 

Slope in Land Grading; What You Need to Know

Posted on
By:Wes

Water runoff can easily compromise a home or business’s foundation here in Central Florida. Land grading is an important part of site clearing and earthworks. 

What is grading 

Site grading is the term engineers use for leveling the land to fulfill the specification of the project. The slope of the land is considered the “grade”.

The grading process takes place in the beginning stages of construction. Taking into account the soil composition, the water retention and soil density, grading takes experience and the right equipment.

What is slope for drainage?

Our intense thunderstorms and hurricanes, create a significant amount of water runoff. The laws of gravity dictate the runoff will flow downhill. 

If the land grading isn’t properly accomplished, all this water runoff can end up pooling around the foundation. Which can cause serious issues down the road. 

The best slope for proper drainage moves water from buildings and homes. Typically, a 5% slope or at least 6 inches higher than the first 10 feet from the foundation. 

Property grading 

Most properties need land modification, creating the proper slopes and angels for drainage. This entails carefully moving the soil around the property to sculpt the appropriate slope. 

Erosion 

Erosion and sediment can also cause damage to property, downstream channels, and to the local area water. If not planned correctly, it can cause flooding, fill, drainage ditches, storm drains, damages and lower water quality. 

Grading is responsible for creating a solid foundation. Building are very heavy and need to remain structurally sound for many years, a strong foundation is necessary for this to happen. 

Costly damages happen when water doesn’t drain properly. Cracks and structural impairments can result when the property isn’t properly graded. Water should never be allowed to pool around the foundation. Proper grading also discourages erosion of the land. 

When your grading is properly performed it addresses a ‘buffer zone’ of vegetation, current regulations, and backfill around the foundation.  If not, erosion, foundation and moisture issues, termites, and even legal problems can develop.

The success and overall integrity of your project depends on properly preparing the property for construction.  This phase is too important to leave to just any company, it takes experience, the right equipment, appropriate licensing and insurance. 

When you choose Swell Construction you can be sure to get the highest quality, professionalism, and great customer service. 

Kissimmee & Orlando Site Clearing & Excavation

Posted on
By:Wes

2022 is going to be a big year for construction in Central Florida. But most properties are filled with trees, uneven surfaces, slopes, and who knows what else? Then you need to have the property cleared by a professional excavating service. 

Preparing the Land 

The success and overall integrity of your project depends on properly preparing the property for construction.  This phase is too important to leave to just any company, it takes experience, the right equipment, appropriate licensing and insurance. When you choose Swell Construction you can be sure to get the highest quality, professionalism, and great customer service. 

Deadlines

Missing deadlines can have significant consequences and costs. While issues may arise, a company with good business practices is one with a reputation for delivering projects on the scheduled deadline and well within budget.

Safety

Safety should always be the highest priority. The last thing you want is a company who cuts corners, they tend to end up with problems down the road. Instead, tasks should be completed with efficiency and the highest safety standards. 

Licensing and Insurance 

Doing a little bit of research before hiring an excavation or earthwork service can save a lot of headaches down the road. Ensure the contractor you choose has the appropriate insurance and licensing. 

Equipment 

Moving large trees, plants, massive amounts of soil, grading, paving, drainage excavation, storm water and utility system installation, all require specific  heavy duty equipment if you want it done right. 

Communication 

Good communication is a must! 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.

There are many aspects that go into excavation and site development. Swell Construction Group is a trusted site development group in Central Florida.

Orlando/Kissimmee/Clermont Excavation & Paving

Posted on
By:Wes

Excavation, site clearing, and earthwork are very important then it comes to construction in Central Florida. But was is Earthworks? It deals with the removal of earth, such as soil, dirt, rocks, topsoil and large rock formations. It is a complex task, it can affect plantlike and wildlife, there is a change in vegetation, while maintaining an ecological balance.  

Roadways and Paving 

Whether it is the construction of a new roadway or demolition of an existing one, earthwork is involved. When it comes to new roadways, vegetation, trees, and hills need to be taken down and a path made for the new road. Taking up an existing road means bringing in soil, properly  leveling the soil, to make way for paving. The team at Swell Construction are experts at building roads here in Central Florida. The last thing you want is water pooling every time it storms or needing to make repairs in just a few short years. 

Buildings 

Land clearing is typically necessary for a new project. The ground conditions are not suitable to support a foundation and structure. New soil and dirt is brought to the property, grading and leveling is done to allow for a sturdy building. 

Total Teardown 

Earthwork is necessary when there are existing structures on the property. The buildings safely torn down, graded, land cleared and leveled with precision and complete expertise. 

If a site is not prepared properly before construction begins, the entire project can be compromised.

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.

Affordable Site Clearing & Excavation In Kissimmee and Clermont

Posted on
By:Wes

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