Central Florida Excavation & Site Clearing

August 23, 2020

By:Wes

Excavation in Central Florida is so much more than moving dirt and removing a couple of trees with a bobcat loader and excavators.

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.

What makes Swell Construction stand out, our attention to the smallest details.

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.

Our team consist of excellent field personnel, a licensed professional engineer and a licensed professional surveyor to provide added support for each and every project.

Our experience, innovation, leadership, and commitment, ensures we will exceed your expectations. Working on a project from initiation ensures a higher level of planning, a solid foundation, and in compliance with all local regulations.

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.

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!

As a preferred site development contractor, we strictly follow safety regulation and guidelines. Based on the project’s plans, we begin excavation and grading, which typically includes slopes for runoff, plateaus for buildings, ditches for utilities and installation, shape cut outs, level ground, stormwater system installation, paving, and more.

Contact Swell Construction Group today and find out why we are the premier land clearing and excavation service in Central Florida.

Central Florida Excavation; Land Clearing & Grubbing

August 16, 2020

By:Wes

First step for developing land for a construction project

To turn land into a suitable construction site, it first must be cleared and grubbed. Most properties here in Central Florida have previously buildings, debris, and have overgrown brush and trees. All this needs to be properly removed for a successful project.

What is Land Clearing?

Before construction begins, the land must be properly prepared by removing any debris. This includes any vegetation, trees, and brush, so the land can be graded.

Excavation may be necessary for extensive leveling or for the removal of large trees.

If a property has an existing building or structure, clearing them will be necessary.

This is the first step to have a final site ready for new construction.

What is Land Grubbing?

After a property has been cleared of vegetation, brush and trees, any remaining debris, rocks, logs, and roots will need to be removed, this is land grubbing.

Land grubbing must take place before site grading can begin.

How is All Of This Done?

Depending on the site, type of materials, and how much leveling needs to be done, there are a number of equipment and strategies that can be utilized.

The location of utility lines must be confirmed before excavation begins. Bulldozers can be used to push over smaller trees, others may need to be cut down. A bush hog can be used to remove surface vegetation. Then rocks, trees, brush, and debris are all removed. Heavy equipment is used to grind stumps down and dig up roots, then everything is removed.

Hiring an experienced and qualified contractor

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 and grading 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.

With over 30 years of experience and over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, we can tackle any project!

We provide accurate estimates and perform our scope of work in an efficient, timely, and a cost effective manner.

Contact Swell Construction for more information on your next project.

Kissimmee & Clermont Excavation & Site Clearing

August 9, 2020

By:Wes

Excavation and site work in Central Florida seems easy enough, including land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation. But the fact is, there are a lot of design and planning that goes into the process. If one part is not done properly, you can have costly problems down the road.

Excavation is needed to create a stable foundation for a home, building or parking lot. This includes:

Working closely with other experts, engineers, permits and zoning agencies.

Clearing any obstacles, remove trees, brush, roots, boulders, debris, and demolishing any pre-existing structures.

Haul away debris and dirt. Cut and fill, as well as bring in soil and prep the site.

Dig trenches for the foundations, utilities, roads, and pools. Backfill around foundations and concrete work.

Grade and smooth soil to ensure of proper draining.

Hiring an excavation service should be done with care. Make sure they are properly licensed and insured. They have their own equipment and operators and experience working in Central Florida. Ask to see examples of the previous work.

Some important questions to discuss with an excavation service. In what way will the property be affected by the storm water? How will the storm water flow affect adjacent properties.

Ask about the soil composition and how it will affect the project. Will erosion barriers be necessary, such as plants and retaining walls.

Now is the perfect time to start your next project

From excavation, clearing, to land planning, maximizing usable land and creating a secure and stable site for your construction site is what the seasoned professionals at Swell Construction has been doing for 30 plus years.

Kissimmee/Orlando Site Development & Land Clearing

August 1, 2020

By:Wes

Top benefits of hiring a Central Florida excavation and site clearing service.

The importance of excavation, is often overlooked, regardless of the project. It entails much more the just moving and leveling the soil to create a solid foundation to build.

When hiring a professional excavation and site clearing service, make sure they not only have your bottom line and best interest in mind, but also the job site and environment.

A professional excavation service will own the right equipment to get the job done right.

When a company has invested in the right equipment, they will be able to get the job done right, fast, and safely. Leaving you with the a quality site, according to the specified design, ready to build.

Dirt is not just dirt

They types of soil here in Florida vary greatly. What is on the top is typically not what is a couple feet below. More than just the necessary equipment, you need experience who understands all types of soil.

Reduced margin of error

An experienced excavation service, expect the unexpected. When an issue arises, they have tackled it before and will have a solution. The last thing you want is a costly mistake that will affect the site and the buildings.

Protect the environment

A local and experienced site clearing service will understand the environment and use the proper methods to protect the environment.

Properly licensed and insured

Proper licensing and insurance should be a priority when hiring any type of site development company. You want to make sure that things like, liability, property damage, and workmanship are covered.

Clean-up included in the process

Site clearing can produce a significant amount of waste materials, from stumps, roots, trees, huge boulders, debris, and soil. Proper clean-up of the site and disposal should be included.

Save Time and money with Swell Construction

Swell Construction Group is a full service, licensed, bonded and insured, site development construction company. We have worked in the site development industry in central Florida area since 1989. Swell Construction Group Inc. has a long history of commercial, multifamily, and single family residential site development projects ranging in size from 1 to over 500 acres. Our staff specializes in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, stormwater system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.

Swell Construction Group boasts over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring that no project or task is beyond our limit. We have established an excellent reputation throughout the Central Florida area for performing quality work under budget, on schedule, and with pride.

How Important Is Grading To Your Central Florida Project?

July 25, 2020

By:Wes

How important is it to have an experienced contractor to handle your grading project? So, important that this process can make or break your project!

So, 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”. Adjusting the slope of the land before building on it is grading.

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.

Why Is Grading So Important?

Grading plays a huge role in the quality and longevity of the buildings in the project.

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.

Our torrential downpours here in Central Florida can easily wreak havoc on a building. Proper grading reduces the risk of erosion and keeps water flowing downhill, according to the its natural course.

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.