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Need a Asphalt Paving Contractor? 3 Things To Consider

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It isn’t always easy to find the right asphalt paving contractor, whether it is for your commercial or residential project. The experience and quality of the service you choose will determine the outcome of the project, not only how long it will last, but also the appearance. Which is why it is crucial to choose a reputable company, providing excellent customer service and quality work.  

When choosing an Asphalt Paving contractor in Central Florida, consider these 3 things:

  1. Experience 

Experience means everything when it comes to asphalt paving, especially one that knows your particular environment and regional challenges. Look how long the company has been in business. Make sure they have a local office and ask about their past projects. Swell Construction has been in the site development and paving industry for over 30 years. 

2. Appropriately Insured and Licensed 

Every contractor you choose should be appropriately insured and licensed. It is for everyone’s protection. It can be very tempting to choose the lowest bid, but you don’t want someone cutting corners when it comes to asphalt. There are also a lot of fly by night people, scamming honest money or even someone who contacts you.

3. Green Construction Practices

Environmental conservation efforts are critical here in Central Florida. It is important to choose a company that minimizes the carbon footprint for your project. 

As a leader in the industry, Swell Construction our goal is to continue to build up relationships with our current customers and to reach out and form new relationships with potential clients. 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.

For More Information, Contact Swell Construction Company

Central Florida SiteWork & Excavation; What You Need To Know

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What are the responsibility of your Central Florida site work contractor? Whether it’s a large housing development, building, or parking lot, having an experience sitework contractor is vital for a successful project. Properly preparing the property for construction is crucial. 

Experience is key!

Inexperienced sitework contractors can ruin a project before it even gets off the ground. So, what exactly is the excavation team responsible for in the beginning stage of development? 

  1. Soil Testing 

Understand the soil is crucial. So, before the process begins, the soil is tested. Typically from several different locations of the site. Every building is incredibly heavy, an unstable foundation will lead to big problems down the road. Soil qualities such as clay content, plasticity, particle shape, and other elements will be evaluated to ensure the site is stable enough for the project. Amending the soil may be necessary for a stable foundation.

2. Clearing the Site 

Clearing unwanted debris is the next step. This can include existing structures, to debris, shrubs, and trees. Safely demolishing of buildings, uprooting trees, and disposing of them properly, takes considerable knowledge.

3. Site Planning 

The details of your project should be more concrete by this time. The sitework contractor and the planning team work together to ensure all requirements for the project are accounted for. Other aspects include parking for the construction crew, bringing in heavy machinery, utility and runoff systems, and much more. 

4. Grading and Compaction 

This step ensures the property will have a stable foundation and proper drainage. We all know every building’s enemy is standing water. Proper drainage is achieved through quality grading. Then compacting takes place so the soil under the building will not sink, slide, or come loose. 

When you choose Swell Construction you can be sure to get the highest quality, professionalism, and great customer service. 

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. 

What Goes Into Site Clearing & Excavation In Orlando & Kissimmee

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In continuing with last week’s blog on Green construction, most projects starts with excavation and site clearing. Construction developments are quickly becoming aware of both the financial and environmental benefits of green construction methods. 

Swell Construction is proud to partner with developers and those in the construction industry to develop cost effective projects that benefit our community. We promote socially responsible and eco-friendly practices with all of our projects. 

Excavation and site clearing entails multiple steps. Carefully taking many factors into account to ensure the land is strong enough for the planned foundations, is the first step for environmentally friendly construction.

What Goes Into Preparing a Site For Construction?

Step 1: Testing the Soil

It is important to understand what type of soil the land contains. The soils ability to withstand a structure and absorb water impacts the overall success of the project. 

Step 2: Land Clearing 

Clearing the land and getting the ground ready for building typically includes removing unwanted debris, trees, shrubs, and dirt. 

Step 3: Planning The Design 

During this phase professionals partner together to plan the placement of buildings and roads, install drainage systems and utilities. 

Step 4: Site Investigation

To ensure the highest level of quality, our team will analyze the soil, rocks, and groundwater. Taking all this into account to create an updated plan. 

Step 5: Grading and Compaction 

Drainage and land grading is especially important here in Central Florida. It drives water away from the foundation, deterring any foundation and flooding issues. 

This phase requires an experienced team and the right equipment. After all, compaction of the soil is responsible for supporting the building, so it needs to be done with the utmost accuracy. 

Preparing a site for construction requires careful planning and quality work. If a company cuts corners, you can end up with costly damages down the road. 

Partner with a leader in the industry, contact Swell Construction today. 

Site Development, Excavation & Land Clearing in Central Florida

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A green environment is more important than ever in Central Florida. As a leading excavation and land clearing service, Swell Construction is dedicated to maintaining an environmentally friendly site development, carefully performed services, and adhere to proper testing and functionality to ensure high efficient work to eliminate excess waste. All while allowing the most cost effective site contracting services, land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation.

Green construction starts at the planning phase of every project and involves the design, development, and construction. Using several methods to reduce any negative impact on the environment. 

How is Swell Construction Contributing to the Green Building Initiative?

Land Clearing 

Excavation is responsible for clearing the land of any debris, rocks, brush and unwanted trees. The land is then leveled according to the design plan for a stable foundation. 

In the excavation process there are three phases of land grading

Rough Excavation Grading

For new projects, such as housing developments, medical communities, and newly constructed buildings, the process begins with shaping the land, backfill the soil, and initiating the drainage. 

Swell Construction has over 130 pieces of heavy equipment and best excavation tools. You can rest assure the equipment used on your project is well serviced, running in great shape, and up to perform the task. This safeguards against any time wasted and staying on budget for the project. 

Final Excavation Grading 

This second phase encompasses grading land away from the foundation of the building. Ensuring accurate function and implementation of the drainage flow lines. 

For an accurate slope and swale a skid steer is used for fine grading projects, ensuring operative drainage. With our skilled excavation team on the job, accurate and precise grades are achieved. 

Engineered Certified Final Grades

The grade is check with a laser level to guarantee accurate percent grade, ensuring they are Engineered Certified 

At Swell Construction, we make your project happen. Contact us for more information and don’t forget to check back with us more next week about our Green Initiative.

Orlando/Kissimmee Earthwork, Land Clearing & Paving

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Proper excavation and site clearing is vital for a successful project here in Central Florida. The foundation is a vital part of any type of building, from a housing subdivision to a medical complex or even a parking lot. Considerable skill, training, and the right equipment is necessary for a foundation that will stand the test of time. 

It All Starts With A Stable Foundation

The foundation is responsible for supporting hundreds of thousands of pounds.  It also needs to stay dry, remain level, and resist changes in the weather, such as our intense heat and torrential downpours. Don’t forget the many tons the foundation itself weighs. Which means the ground must be carefully prepared and excavated to withstand the stress. 

Every Property Is Unique

The excavation process must be carefully planned and executed. Every property is different, they all have unique characteristics that must be examined and taken into consideration. Such as, moisture, water table, soil stability, and quality of the backfill. 

For those properties with a high water table, they may require protection at the base to safeguard the foundation from water damage. 

Swell Construction Is A Step Above

Identifying any potential issues and taking the necessary steps for a successful foundation is what the team at Swell Construction takes pride in doing. Our skilled and experienced excavators take a tactical approach to every project. 

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.

Swell Construction Group Inc.

1726 West Broadway Street

Oviedo, FL. 32765