Affordable Orlando Site Clearing, Excavation & Paving

September 17, 2021

By:Wes

Preparing a property for construction here in Central Florida is no easy task. There a quite a few phases that are essential for a successful project.

Preparing a site for construction can include demolition of existing structures, removing hazardous materials and debris, clearing the land, grading, moving the earth, drainage, and paving.

Site Evaluation

After the site is analyzed and deemed suitable for your project, the shape and size, zoning regulations, and the slop.

Geotechnical Testing

Soil testing determines the characteristics, properties, and composition of the soil and rock beneath the surface. This should include a laboratory analysis, sampling of the groundwater, and soil. Testing the subsurface will determine the weight bearing capacity, strength, and how well the soil absorbs water.

Site Plan Design

Not only does this include entry for construction vehicles, temporary storage and access roads, but also, drainage systems, pipes and structures.

Site Surveying

Outlining where all the utilities, fixtures, and structures with markings to ensure everything fits together properly. It also designates if there are existing utilities or cables underneath the ground.

Clearing and Grading

This includes clearing the property of any existing structures, trees, roods, brush, and underground infrastructures. The ground is filled and leveled according to the specifications.

Water runoff and drainage is very important in Central Florida. If the land is not properly graded the rainy season will be disastrous. Water will accumulate at the foundation, causing damage and even interior flooding

Site Compaction

Compacting the soil takes specific equipment to ensure it can hold the weight of the foundation and building for years.

Subgrading stabilization is responsible for the integrity of the entire project. This ensures there won’t be any caving or shifting and the topsoil is stabilized. This also means the buildings won’t experience structural damage or cracks in the future.

Swell Construction Group is Central Florida’s leading ‘one stop shop’ for all your construction site prep work.

We specialize in land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, storm water system installation, utility systems installation, and paving.

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.

Orlando/Kissimmee Land Clearing & Excavation

September 1, 2021

By:Wes

Do you need a piece of land cleared in Central Florida? Where Do You Start and what do you need to know? There are a number of things that go into land clearing and just as many issues to watch out for.

Utility Issues

Underground utilities, sewer lines and power cables, are not always clearly marked. Detecting them may not be easy. Digging up these utilities can be extremely dangerous. Which is why professional excavation does excess research before beginning the project.

Tree Issues

Small plants and trees may be easy to excavate and remove, but removing larger trees and their roots take a lot more that bulldozing. It takes the experience of a professional to tackle these issues. Roots need to be expected before removing the tree and safety needs to be addressed as removing large trees can be dangerous and cause extensive damage.

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous waste left on abandoned or vacant property is an especially big issue here in Central Florida. Often times this includes chemicals, garbage, unwanted dangerous materials. These items need to be properly removed and disposed of.

Water Issues

Water sources located underground can be difficult to detect until you start digging. Soft ground can indicate an issue with water, which can be expensive to reroute to make the property buildable. It is important to have the property inspected before purchasing.

Permit Issues

Permits are required before excavation or site clearing can begin. To avoid any delays, make sure you have all the necessary information for the permits.

Finding the right team of professionals in Central Florida is crucial. This couldn’t be more accurate when it comes to preparing your site for construction. 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.

As a leader in the industry, Swell Construction knows what it takes to get the job done right. Including over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, ensuring there is no job that is too big, from land clearing, excavation, dirt hauling, roads, utilities installation to surveying and much more.

We are proud to be Central Florida’s full service, licensed and bonded land development company specializing in residential, commercial and multi-family projects.

Steps for a Successful Central Florida Excavation & Site Clearing Project

August 16, 2021

By:Wes

Land clearing in Central Florida involves preparing a property for construction, including grading, earthwork, trenching, excavation, paving and storm water, utility systems installation, and other tasks involving heavy equipment.

It just takes a small mistake at the excavation level, can mean a serious problem for the entire project. Make sure you take the necessary steps and choose the best contractor to ensure your project is a success.

Excavation

Most construction projects begin with grading. This involves learning about the property itself. From the types of soils, property lines, distance between structures, slopes on the land, the type of machinery that will be needed, getting the necessary permits, and many other topics.

Before you hire an excavation team

There are a few issues you should discuss with a potential excavation contractor before the project begins. Including, grubbing, clearing, sediment control and erosion. The last thing you want is an inspector to put your project on hold because of a problem.

They also need to be aware of the specific ordinances and laws in the area about disposal of trees, brush, roots, and stumps.

Hiring an excavation service

Wiring the right team for the project is vital. Make sure they have the experience and equipment to get the job done right. For instance, there is a big difference between digging for a septic tank installation an clearing out a property for the construction of a housing community

Make sure the company is insured, bonded, licensed and meets the industry standards. This may mean looking further than the price a company is quoting. There may be a reason for that low rate.

Looking for an excavation service in Central Florida?

Swell Construction has a long history of commercial, multifamily, and single family residential site development, We have been working on projects in Central Florida since 1989, ranging in size from 1 to over 500 acres.

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 Company 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.

Orlando/Kissimmee/Clermont Excavation Service

August 1, 2021

By:Wes

Earthwork here in Central Florida is an essential component of construction. This specialized service ensures your property is suitable for building. They remove debris and move soil and dirt to establish the proper elevation for building, the soil is stable enough to support the weight of a building, to controlling erosion.

The nature of this type of work is dangerous, which is why it requires expertise and experience. OHSA (Occupational Health & Safety Administration has extensive safety guidelines for excavation to protect the workers.

Excavation contractors provide several services

Grubbing and clearing

This task takes place before excavation work begins. It involves removing undergrowth, trees, shrubs, and stumps from the property.

Rough Grading

After the grubbing and clearing is complete, there will be areas that are low, that will need to be filled. While other sections will be high and the soil will need to be cut down. Rough grading is the process of “cutting and filling” is done prior to construction according to the civil plants. Which indicate the overlays and land elevations to make the property suitable for building. This requires the right equipment to ensure it is done properly.

Trench Excavation

Trench excavation, mostly involves digging ditches for the placement of underground utilities. The storm drain pipes, water line, sewer drains all need to be placed in a trench, then covered and compacted, and evened out, without any bumps or dips. Trenches are also used to divert water away from buildings to avoid erosion and flooding.

There are many steps when it comes to preparing a site for construction, depending on the location, size and scope of the project.

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

Orlando Excavation & Site Clearing; What You Need To Know

June 17, 2021

By:Wes

Before you begin that new construction project here in Central Florida, you probably need some type of site clearing and preparation work or excavation before construction starts. Not only does this ensure your land complies with local and state building codes, but there reduces the chances of delays, issues, or problems down the road.

What you need to know about site prep and excavation

Prior to construction, there are a number of tasks associated with preparing the site for development. Some of these factors include natural obstacles such as rocks, varying yuppies of soil, bedrock, uneven surfaces, trees, and their roots. Proper site prep is designed to eliminate these obstacles and ensuring the property is safe and ready for construction.

You want to choose a contractor who specializes in the services you need, to ensure it is done properly, reducing delays. For instance, to insure proper grading, several layers of rock may need to be brought in to ensure a flat surface, safe for a foundation.

Not only to make the ground level, but grading also reshape the property for proper drainage. The last thing you want is sedimentation and soil erosion damage, resulting in foundation damage.

Site prep also includes staking out markers for the rest of the construction teams. Understanding the boundaries makes the project more efficient.

For more information about preparing your site for construction, contact Swell Construction Group.

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 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.