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.

Successful Site Development/Excavation in Central Florida

February 1, 2019

By:Wes

Orlando and Osceola are known for some beautiful residential communities and businesses. They are very successful, the developer purchase some land, create a plan, then develop the property and sell it or generate a profitable business. It leaves many wonder how do they do it?

What Is The Secret To A Successful Development?

High standards from the beginning

Every project starts from the ground up. This means development of the site, including land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation. You want the investment to succeed, which means it needs to be done right. The companies you hire need to have the same high standards.

Maximize your projects potential

During the early stages of developing the land is vital to maximize the every bit of land. The latest excavation and site prep techniques can meet the developments objectives while giving the feeling of more space. This comes in particularly helpful in housing developments, where more houses typically means more money. But new residence may want more space and not feel like the houses are on top of each other.

Creating a solid ground for construction

Grading sets the base for the entire project. Projects that are not properly graded can have foundation, erosion, and drainage problems down the road. It can also negatively affect the wildlife and surrounding environment.

How Swell Construction Company can help

Want to complete your project within budget and on time? Then contact Swell Construction Company for all your excavation and site development needs. Removing all the dirt, soil, trees, shrubs, rocks, debris and any hazardous materials, for a solid foundation with a level base for a successful project.

The goal at Swell Construction is to ensure the land will be properly cleared, and stabilized for a solid foundation for homes, buildings, and other features.

Contact Swell Construction about your next project

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!

Contact Swell Construction Group for more information

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

Orlando Site Prep, Excavation & Land Clearing, Which Method is Best?

December 24, 2018

By:Wes

What land clearing, site preparation, excavation, and grading methods are best for your Central Florida construction project?

The details matter for a successful land clearing. What regulations and rules does it need to adhere to? How will you handle the storm water, water runoff, and collection? Are there any regulations concerning the nearby waterways?

Are there any abandoned structures, above or below ground, hazardous materials or existing underground utilities? What type of equipment will be needed?

Before you can begin any construction project with raw land, it needs to be properly cleared. All the trees, rocks, and bushes, as well as any debris that has accumulated. It may seem simple enough, but it involves a strategic plan, heavy equipment, experience, permits, an understanding of the local regulations and laws.

Land clearing techniques have come along way in the last decade. Modern methods allow for safer and environmentally alternatives. Not all properties are the same, the method best for your project depends on several aspects. To ensure a successful project, careful planning is always key.

For example, some areas may require the foliage and trees to be pulverized, while others may allow burning. If you are having trees removed on a lot under an acre with an existing structure, many areas do not require a permit, but maintain at least 80 cumulative trees inches per acre. It all depends on local regulations.

State of the art equipment is necessary for a cost effective land clearing project, it also ensures the job is done right. The last thing you want is problems down the road.

With over 130 pieces of heavy equipment, Swell Construction Company ensures that no project or task is beyond our limit. Quality work for over 30 years, staying on schedule and under budget, has earned us our outstanding reputation throughout Central Florida.

Contact Swell Construction Group for your next project.