Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, Land Clearing, Excavation, Site Clearing

March 1, 2019

By:Wes

When it comes to site development projects in Central Florida, Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, Lady Lake, whether it is land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installed, it is vital to choose the right company.

There is a Lot at Stake

It is important to choose a local company who understands the environment, professional, one that builds relationships within the community, has skilled personnel, the right equipment, and is proud to provide quality finished projects. That’s our goal at Swell Construction.

The Right Equipment Matters

Backhoe Loader

Typically used for jobs that are medium to small. They have the iconic look with a bucket in the back and adjustable shovel in the front. It is used for backfill work, laying pipes, and moving dirt. They are great for urban areas because they move around easily on tires.

Bulldozer

One of the strongest pieces of equipment in the industry. It’s reliable, extremely heavy, in the front it has a flat, wide blade, and ride around on treads. It is used to break up large boulders and moves huge amounts of dirt.

Excavator

The excavator is the equipment most often connected with large construction projects. It has a cab where the team member sits and operates the excavator, attached to it is a long bucket arm. Typically used for big jobs, it runs on tracks and can rotate 360 degrees. There are several different types of excavators to remove trees, dig trenches, lift heavy objects, remove trees, and place pipes.

A Spider Excavator, instead of tracks it uses ‘legs’ so it can move on any type of terrain, including narrow ditches and steep inclines. Zero swing excavators are used in confined spaces, the swing of the arm is the width of the piece of equipment. A Swamp excavator has unique tracks make it perfect for dredging and for projects near water.

Crawler Loader

Is a great way to move materials off site. It combines the backhoe’s bucket capability with the excavator’s track mounted power.

The Right Equipment Delivers The Best Results!

It takes the right equipment for a successful project to be completed on time and within budget. Swell Construction has over 130 pieces of heavy equipment to ensure that no project or task is beyond our limit.

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Choosing an Excavation/Land Clearing Company in Central Florida

February 8, 2019

By:Wes

Whether you are a commercial or residential land developer in Greater Orlando?Osceola, you need a contractor for grading, earthwork and excavation. Choosing the right contractor can be difficult.

Looking on-line at similar companies, they all promise similar services. So, which one do you trust with your project with? There are four variables to seek out when choosing an earthwork contractor.

The Most Experience

True you want an excavation contract who knows what they are doing, but most importantly, you want the work to be of the highest quality. They also need to be able to work well with others

The Best Service

How an excavation service treats your construction project, other people, and subcontractors, on the site says a lot about integrity. They will be easy to work with, that will make the process much easier!

The Best Work

A company should specialize in several types of services, such as land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, stormwater system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.

Swell Construction Group Inc. has With a long history of 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.

The Best Reputation

From the first contact with the Estimating team to the contract, to the final walk through on a project the excavation service should be there every step of the way for each client. At Swell Construction Service, 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 crews are the best there is, supported with the latest in technology and equipment.

Your Project Deserves The Best!

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.

Land Development, Excavation, Grading & Earthwork in Central Florida

January 25, 2019

By:Wes

Land development in Central Florida is at an all time high! Cities such as Orlando, Kissimmee, Windermere, Lady Lake, Clermont, Celebration, and so many others are growing at a remarkable rate. New residents and business are flocking to the City Beautiful for the abundant job opportunities and the amazing weather.

As a land developer, you need a total site development service who specializes in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation. There may be quite a few companies to choose from, but keep these factors in mind.

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.

Orlando/Kissimmee Site Clearing & Land Excavation

January 10, 2019

By:Wes

Whether you are building a commercial development or residential project, before you can start the site needs to be properly prepared before construction begins. There is quite a lot that goes into getting the site ready.

The dedicated team at Swell Construction ensures your land is ready for construction, including land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation.

What does a Site Work Contractor do?

There is a lot of responsibility that goes into clearing a property and making it ready for construction. Small errors can end up causing serious problems down the road, from cost overruns, big delays, drainage and other issues five and even ten years from now!

It includes clearing the lot, safely removing all the trees, debris, stumps, rocks, and hazardous materials. This also allows for a better understanding what type of trees and vegetation was inhabiting the land and help make good use of the land in the future to contribute to the local ecosystem.

Land clearing and site development add significant value to your project

Site work is responsible for all the earthwork, including excavation, grading, trenching and so much more, that requires several large pieces of heavy equipment. Without them the job would not get done properly.

Infrastructure Installation

There is a lot of background work that goes into a successful project, such as stormwater system installation, utility systems installation, paving, streets, sidewalks, and sewer lines.

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!

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Orlando/Kissimmee Site Construction Preparation/Excavation

January 1, 2019

By:Wes

Ensuring your land clearing, site preparation, excavation, grading or paving project in Central Florida stays on schedule is important. Meeting deadlines can be challenging, just a small delay and cause the timeline to be thrown off course.

The timeline keeps the construction project on schedule, from planning, preparing the land, and design and building phase. It can also, affect the budget.

How To Keep Your Construction Project On Track

Create a Timeline That is Realistic and Have a Contingency Plan

Every detail of the construction process requires sufficient time, so that it can be completed successfully and safely. Allocating an extra day for problems such as unexpected poor weather and unavailable resources, which can easily hinder a schedule. These issues can be quickly resolved with a contingency plan.

Carefully Hire Experienced Professionals

Finding the right team of professionals is crucial. This couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to site preparation. Land clearing, grading, excavation, stormwater and utility installation system, and paving, must be done efficiently and with great attention to detail, to ensure a successful project. Hiring a reputable company is vital.

Clear Communication

A good foundation for any construction project is clear communication. Miscommunication inevitably leads to unnecessary delays and costly mistakes. Clearly outlined roles and expectation will prevent derailment.

There are many steps when it comes to preparing a site for construction, depending on the location, size and scope of the project. This process involves clearing the land of vegetation and following any environmental regulations. Excavation of rocks and soil, to clear the site. Establishing a storm water channel and drainage system. Installing a utility system and paving.

Each of these steps requires specific equipment to ensure the job gets done right. Swell Construction Group is Central Florida’s leading ‘one stop shop’ for all your construction site prep work.

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.

Contact Swell Construction for more information on your next project