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Orlando/Kissimmee/Windermere Land Development & Excavation

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Land Development and Construction in Central Florida is exploding! Orlando is expanding at a record rate, studies show 1,000 people a day are moving to Florida. 

When choosing an excavation service there are a few factors to keep in mind. 

Erosion Control

The natural process of erosion can be escalated by the development of land. Central Florida has a history of intense rain, flooding, and high winds, impacting how land is properly excavated and developed.

The team at Swell Construction ensures proper excavation during land development so that sediment and soil stays in place even during heavy rains. 

Site Management

There are many projects going on in Central Florida, it is important to understand the location of the development site. A successful excavation establishes appropriate entrances and exists around the job site, how it will affect traffic, the location of their fill pile, and other considerations. 

Location of Utilities

Utilities add another dimension to the project, from not damaging existing ones to coordination and placement of the new sewage, gas, water, and utility lines. 

Suitable Lot for Construction 

Before you start, it is important to consider the lot itself, the buildable area, the water table, the amount of trees, and slopes. Then there is the soil, if it is packed with sand or clay, to prevent cracks the foundation may need stronger and larger foot.

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.

We are proud to be Central Florida’s full service, licensed and Bonded Land development company specializing in residential, commercial and multi-family projects.

Orlando, Kissimmee, Excavation, Site Prep & Development

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Preparing your Central Florida site for construction is essential, it is the foundation for a successful project.  If not done properly, it can create years of problems.

Excavation, clearing the land, removing unwanted trees, earth, and rocks, creates a solid building foundation. 

Excavation, depending on the project and architectural design, consist of taking dirt from higher areas to lower. Achieving a solid and smooth landscape. 

Water Drainage

Water runoff and drainage is very important in Central Florida. If the land is not properly graded the rainy season will be disastrous. Water will accumulate at the foundation, causing damage and even interior flooding. Grading is responsible for proper drainage.

Level Landscape

A smooth and level landscape is not only a significant aesthetic component, it is logistically important to the project.  You don’t want water rushing into a building every a big storm comes along or a flooded parking lot. 

Even Elevation

Slopes, hills, ditches, elevations are all important aspects of a construction project.  Though they may not look complex, there is quite a bit of science that goes into developing them. At Swell Construction we understand the requirements for each elevation, to ensure there won’t be any problems down the road. Walkways, terraces, driveways, streets, all demand suitable slopes. 

Professional grading is more that moving dirt around. A solid foundation sets the tone for the entire engineering plan, that leads to a successful project. 

Swell Construction Group is Central Florida’s leading ‘one stop shop’ for all your construction site prep work.

We specialize in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, storm water system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.  

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.

With three decades of experience, you can count on our dependable team. Contact Swell Construction for your next project.

Orlando Construction Site Development, Excavation & Land Clearing

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Whether it’s a large housing development or a commercial real estate project, every construction undertaking starts from the ground up. Central Florida is rapidly expanding, a solid foundation is essential for a successful project. 

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.

Orlando Land Clearing & Site Development

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Swell Construction is a leader in land clearing and site development in the Orlando area. We can help your property achieve its full potential. With our professional and skilled personnel, we not only provide accurate estimates, but perform every job in a timely manner and cost effectively. Specializing in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, stormwater system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.

A crucial part in any land development or property project is the removal of vegetation, rocks, and trees.

Basic land clearing terms includes

Clearing, which is cutting down and removing the brush and trees.

Grubbing, clearing out the stumps and roots by digging and grinding.

Scalping, this includes removing the sod, exposed soil, remaining roots, and other vegetation.

The best land clearing practices are always used at Swell Construction. This includes taking our local ecosystem into account, by minimizing sediment discharge and off-site erosion, that can end up in our lakes and wetlands.

How much does land clearing service cost?

There are a few factors that go into the price of clearing a piece of property

The site and condition of the land, are there large slopes or is it flat? Is it heavily wooded with large trees or is it mostly grass?

Are there any local permits, environmental regulations or zoning variances needed?

Will the cleared debris need to be hauled away or will it be burned?

How accessible is the property and how much land need to be cleared?

Will the land need leveling or grading? Typically required before construction begins.

Why not just clear the land yourself?

Though it may sound tempting, clearing land is a lot of hard work! It’s much more than using a chain saws to chopping down a few trees. It consist of renting large equipment, that can be very costly and it takes experience working with the trees and soil conditions in Central Florida.

Safety is also an issue, you need to be very familiar with working with large equipment. Overgrown vegetation here in Florida is known to hide dangers and hazardous materials under them, which will need to be safely removed.

As a leader in the site development industry in Central Florida, Swell Construction Group is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. With over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, we can handle any size project.

We have established a great reputation by working with Orlando’s top commercial, multifamily, and single family residential projects. We take pride in performing quality work, while staying on schedule and under budget!

Contact Swell Construction Group for more information

Swell Construction Group Inc.

1726 West Broadway Street

Oviedo, FL. 32765