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How Much Does Land Clearing Cost In Central Florida?

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Typically, the first in most land development or construction project is to clear out the land. Depending on the property and size of the project, this can take a good chunk of the budget. But if it isn’t done properly, it can end up costing you even more! 

What is the purpose of land clearing?

More than just cutting down trees, it involves removing tree roots, rocks, stumps, brush, vegetation and any other debris. Ensuring the soil is stable enough to hold the weight of the buildings and development, leveling out the land, grading, and ensuring the architectural details are strictly followed. 

It also entails digging out areas for utilities and accounting for any future erosion. 

How is land clearing done?

To ensure the process of clearing the land is done right, it takes several pieces of heavy machinery and equipment. This includes bulldozers, front end loaders, bush hoggers, and several others.  

It also takes experience. The land and environmental conditions here in Florida is like no where else. Understanding the soil, vegetation, and, waterways are just as important. 

What is the cost of clearing land? There are several factors

Weather conditions

Depending on the time of year, the weather can influence the project. For instance, is your project starting in the rainy season? Often times, the rain can make the ground softer and easier to work with, but mud can slow down the project.

Starting land conditions

The topography, density of vegetation, access to the land, around of debris, and scope of the project all play a significant role. 

Amount of debris

The more debris there is, the more hauling it away, disposal, and the longer it will take. 

Local and environmental regulations 

Beyond obtain required permits, it is important to know of any regulations that would apply to your project. For instance, clearing near a waterway, growing grass in particular areas, leaving behind plants and trees. 

Hiring a professional service 

Hiring a local professional land clearing service with experience and their own equipment, will ultimately save you time and money. 

Ensure the job is done right by contacting Swell Construction. 

Top Central Florida Site Clearing & Excavation Service

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Planning an excavation, land clearing, grading, or paving construction project in Central Florida?  The site development service you hire makes all the difference. How your land is cleared and prepared for construction can mean less delays or problems down the road. 

Why choose Swell Construction for your next excavation project 

We Have The Right Equipment 

We have made a big investment in our excavation equipment. In fact, we have over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring that no project or task is beyond our limit. We also have the experience and permits necessary to operate such equipment.

We Have The Necessary Insurance

Liability has become a big issue in the last decade. The last thing you want is to be held responsible for any injuries or damage. We carry the necessary insurance to protect our clients from being held liable during the process. 

We Are Equipped To Handle Any Surprises 

Here in Central Florida excavation and site clearing doesn’t always go as planned. Sand or rock beneath the surface and depending on the materials in the soil, complications can arise. With the experienced team at Swell Construction, we understand how to handle anything they comes up. Ensuring there are no unforeseen delays, saving you time and money. 

We Know The Proper Procedures 

There is a lot more to excavation and site clearing than just digging. Precision is vital and proper protocol is necessary for a quality project, without injuries or delays. 

Reduce Cost

There is a lot at stake, when it comes to preparing a site for construction.  The team at Swell Construction specializes in total site development. With over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, we can do it all. From land clearing, excavation, dirt hauling, erosion control, paving roads, surveying, utilities and storm water installation. 

Streamlining the process means you won’t have to hire several different entities. Our versatility of services is the driving force of our success, each project is completed with quality, accuracy, and in an efficient time frame, this is what saves our clients money. 

Integrity and Trust

Integrity and trust are key components of the relationships with our clients. Open communication and transparency has led to our long history of successful commercial, multifamily, and single family residential site development projects.

For more information about our top notch services, we encourage you to contact Swell Construction.

Kissimmee/Clermont Top SiteWork & Excavation Service

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Setting your Central Florida construction project up for success starts with Sitework and excavation. Understanding every step, our attention to details, the right equipment, and experience, makes Swell Construction a leader in the industry. 

What is Sitework?

Preparing the land for development must be complete before construction begins. The plans for the project must keep many things in mind, such as, topsoil locations, building layout, fill pile locations, parking, access points for equipment, and storage areas. 

A strong foundation depends on a how well the property was prepared.

Site Clearing 

The clearing process is the first step in developing a site. This includes removing any vegetation, such as trees and brush. When this is completed, the grubbing process starts, this is the removal and grinding of stumps and debris. 

Site Surveying 

To ensure the project is accurately laid out, a surveyor comes out to correctly mark the area. 

Soil Analysis 

Before beginning excavation and stabilization the soil must be tested. This will establish how much weight the ground can support. Ensuring it is feasible to construct the building where the project designates. 

Soil analysis also establishes the settlement rate of the soil. This is important because it will determine the length and depth of the structure’s pillars. 

Soil Compaction 

A strong foundation means the soil won’t move or cave in after construction. This requires the soil below the topsoil is properly compacted and stabilized. This prevents foundation cracks and shifting. 

Excavation

During this step of the process includes, removing soil and bringing in fill dirt to fill low areas, ensuring a level surface. This typically requires heavy equipment, such as dump trucks, backhoes, and bulldozers. 

Swell Construction Is Your Go To Excavation and Sitework Services

Swell Construction understands your project, no matter how small or big, is unique. Which is why we create a plan specifically tailored to your project, with efficiency, safety, and environmental protection in mind. 

Grading, Earthwork, Excavation, Paving and Storm Water and Utility Systems

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In last week’s blog we talked about the process of Sitework and excavation for Central Florida construction projects. From site clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation, quality is important. Ensuring the soil is stable enough to carry the weight of the foundation and building. 

Erosion and Sediment Control 

During the excavation and site development process, government and Central Florida statutes must be followed. Erosion and sediment can 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. 

SWET Construction follows all local and state statutes, ensuring the best management practices when performing all of our services. 

It isn’t always easy to choose a site development company, here are a few things to look for:

Experience 

Make sure the company you choose has ample experience in what your project needs. Whether it is a large commercial undertaking or a residential venture, ensure they are accustomed to the structure you need. 

Equipment 

You want to make sure the company you hire has their own equipment, the right equipment, and they are kept in good working order. They last thing you want is a setback because the excavation crew’s equipment is broken down. This delay can really affect your bottom line. 

Communication and Professionalism 

For a successful project effective communication is paramount. During the project, the excavation team typically works with many different parties. To ensure deadlines are met, good communications, organized, and professionalism are crucial.

At Swell Construction it is 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.

As a trusted leader in the industry, Swell Construction group is a full service, licensed, bonded and insured, site development construction company. Our offices are located in Oviedo, Florida, and we have worked in the site development industry in central Florida area since 1989. 

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.

Orlando/Kissimmee Excavation & Site Clearing

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There is a lot of work that goes on before a Central Florida construction project even begins. Excavation is the first step in the process, it is an important step that will determine the quality of the foundation and structure.

What is excavation?

Excavation involves a number of processes depending on your unique project. It includes moving materials such as rock and earth with large equipment. Excavation is used to create roads, reservoirs, and building foundation. By way of earthwork and site development, trenching, dredging, digging, and tunneling, which requires the right techniques and equipment. 

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 the fill pile will be located and the appropriate roads to use when removing excavated materials. 

The Excavation Process

Before beginning, the job site is examined carefully to ensure the natural habitat surrounding the site is preserved during the process. The site’s boundaries are marked according to the excavation contractor’s drawings. The process also includes: corner benchmarks are set, top and ground levels are surveyed, the approved depth is excavated, dressing the loose soil, the cutoff level is marked, the boundaries of the building is marked, and the protection drains are constructed. 

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.

Swell Construction Group Inc.

1726 West Broadway Street

Oviedo, FL. 32765