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Orlando Site Prep, Excavation & Land Clearing, Which Method is Best?

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What land clearing, site preparation, excavation, and grading methods are best for your Central Florida construction project?

The details matter for a successful land clearing. What regulations and rules does it need to adhere to? How will you handle the storm water, water runoff, and collection? Are there any regulations concerning the nearby waterways?

Are there any abandoned structures, above or below ground, hazardous materials or existing underground utilities? What type of equipment will be needed? 

Before you can begin any construction project with raw land, it needs to be properly cleared. All the trees, rocks, and bushes, as well as any debris that has accumulated. It may seem simple enough, but it involves a strategic plan, heavy equipment, experience, permits, an understanding of the local regulations and laws. 

Land clearing techniques have come along way in the last decade. Modern methods allow for safer and environmentally alternatives. Not all properties are the same, the method best for your project depends on several aspects. To ensure a successful project, careful planning is always key. 

For example, some areas may require the foliage and trees to be pulverized, while others may allow burning. If you are having trees removed on a lot under an acre with an existing structure, many areas do not require a permit, but maintain at least 80 cumulative trees inches per acre. It all depends on local regulations. 

State of the art equipment is necessary for a cost effective land clearing project, it also ensures the job is done right. The last thing you want is problems down the road. 

With over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, Swell Construction Company ensures that no project or task is beyond our limit. Quality work for over 30 years, staying on schedule and under budget, has  earned us our outstanding reputation throughout Central Florida. 

Contact Swell Construction Group for your next project.

Orlando, Kissimmee, Land Development & Clearing

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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.

Orlando Excavation Service, Land Clearing, Grading, Earthwork

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If you are a project manager, land developer, or construction contractor in Central Florida and need some type of site development, but what do you need to know?

There Are Several Types of Excavation 

Borrow Excavation

Most new construction projects require removing materials to make room for the project. Borrow excavation, is just that, borrowing materials such as soil, gravel, and dirt, from a ‘sandbox’ as the industry call it. These materials are used for grading, fill, and used to create concrete. 

Channel Excavation 

This type of excavation focuses on removing materials to create throughways or ditches to redirect water flow. This important step manages water, sediment buildup and alleviate flooding.

 Structural Drainage

Work related to drainage focuses on moving water, via storm drains, trenches, or ditches, away from the project or structure. 

Dredging

Sediment and debris accumulate over time and needs to be removed. Dredging is underwater excavation, moving the debris and dirt to another area.

Earthmoving

Typically for new industrial, commercial or residential construction. It pertains to removing soil to make room for the project. The objective is to gain access through areas that are impassible by isolating the polluted or contaminated space. 

Footing Excavation 

The foundational support of the project, building, structure, or bridge is the footings. It consist of a very precise type of excavation, that occurs after the land is properly graded. 

Stripping Excavation

This includes clearing (or stripping) out the land, shrubbery, trees, and topsoil. This is especially important if you have a large area of land.

Muck Excavation 

Muck excavation is often necessary in projects in Central Florida.  This typically involves cordoning off 

Rock Excavation

Rocky ground is prevalent in Florida and can easily obstruct construction. Often times specific equipment is necessary to effectively remove them.

There are many aspects that go into excavation and site development. Swell Construction Group is a trusted site development group in Central Florida. We provide services in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation.

The Importance of Excavation and Site Clearing in Central Florida

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When starting on any construction job, whether you are in Orlando, Windermere, Kissimmee, Osceola, Volusia, or even the Villages in Lake County, you want everything to go smoothly. No setbacks or delays. Framing out the project and pouring concrete is very exciting, but it’s the site clearing and excavation that can make or break the entire project.

Swell Construction is Central Florida’s premier excavation company. We take pride in quality land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation, to get your project done under budget and on time! 

Proper land clearing means fewer frustrating setbacks and no future problems. For best results our experienced excavation team is committed to delivering the ideal result, even in the toughest terrain conditions. 

Brush Removal: Much of Central Florida’s land is filled with abundant vegetation, leaving your construction site overgrown. Our team will clear out the necessary areas to create clean, clear property. 

Tree Clearing: Trees in Florida thrive in all of our sun and rain. Which makes removing them very labor intensive.  It takes proper equipment and an experienced crew. 

Stump Removal: Stump can create major problems for contractors and developers, proper removal is vital to any project.

Erosion Control:  Surface runoff, prevent flooding, water pollution, and soil loss, erosion control should be done by experts who definitely know what they are doing!

Grading: To ensure the success of your project, it requires a level base, designed angles and slopes.

Fill Export/Import: Land clearing also includes removing excess soil or brining more onto the site. Ensuring there aren’t any safety hazards or major inconveniences. 

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of festive spirit, mouth watering meals and renewing ties with family and friends. It’s a great time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and reflect on what we’re thankful for.

The family at Swell Construction want to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends and clients for their support!

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.

Swell Construction Group Inc.

1726 West Broadway Street

Oviedo, FL. 32765