Orlando/Kissimmee Excavation & Site Development

March 9, 2019

By:Wes

When it comes to choosing an excavation company in Central Florida, choose wisely. Many important factors play a big role in the property you are about to build on, financial, safety, and longevity.

Why Choose a Professional Service With Experience Here in Florida?

There is Too Much at Stake

Unfortunately, there is a lot that can go wrong when it comes to excavation work. There are equipment dangers, assessment risks, trenches that can collapse, coming into contact with hazardous materials, inclement weather, do they have the necessary equipment needed for specific projects, and many more.

Inexperience and improper equipment are a disaster waiting to happen.

It is important for a professional with experience with the local environment to evaluate the conditions, structures surrounding the property, even how site clean us is handled. The last thing you want are problems that run you over budget and past the time frame.

The Importance of Professionalism

Professionalism says a lot about a company. A strong worth ethic, training, experience, culture of safety, and the highest level of quality. Someone you can count on to get the job done right.

More Than Just Digging

Sedimentation and erosion are serious issues in Central Florida. Other issues may include wildlife, uncharted pipes or cables, and hazardous materials found underground. Soils can vary greatly, there can be potential danger and softer ground. There are also proper forms and paperwork, insurance, license, and proper safety procedures.

Cutting Corners Isn’t Worth the Price

Hiring an amateur may seem like a bargain, but when a project isn’t done right, problems down the road can end up costing. Working with inexperienced contractors and site developers can also lead to delays, missed deadlines, and send you over budget.

At Swell Construction We Know What it Takes to Get the Job Done Right!

We are 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.

Contact Swell Construction for more information.

Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, Land Clearing, Excavation, Site Clearing

March 1, 2019

By:Wes

When it comes to site development projects in Central Florida, Orlando, Kissimmee, Clermont, Lady Lake, whether it is land clearing, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installed, it is vital to choose the right company.

There is a Lot at Stake

It is important to choose a local company who understands the environment, professional, one that builds relationships within the community, has skilled personnel, the right equipment, and is proud to provide quality finished projects. That’s our goal at Swell Construction.

The Right Equipment Matters

Backhoe Loader

Typically used for jobs that are medium to small. They have the iconic look with a bucket in the back and adjustable shovel in the front. It is used for backfill work, laying pipes, and moving dirt. They are great for urban areas because they move around easily on tires.

Bulldozer

One of the strongest pieces of equipment in the industry. It’s reliable, extremely heavy, in the front it has a flat, wide blade, and ride around on treads. It is used to break up large boulders and moves huge amounts of dirt.

Excavator

The excavator is the equipment most often connected with large construction projects. It has a cab where the team member sits and operates the excavator, attached to it is a long bucket arm. Typically used for big jobs, it runs on tracks and can rotate 360 degrees. There are several different types of excavators to remove trees, dig trenches, lift heavy objects, remove trees, and place pipes.

A Spider Excavator, instead of tracks it uses ‘legs’ so it can move on any type of terrain, including narrow ditches and steep inclines. Zero swing excavators are used in confined spaces, the swing of the arm is the width of the piece of equipment. A Swamp excavator has unique tracks make it perfect for dredging and for projects near water.

Crawler Loader

Is a great way to move materials off site. It combines the backhoe’s bucket capability with the excavator’s track mounted power.

The Right Equipment Delivers The Best Results!

It takes the right equipment for a successful project to be completed on time and within budget. Swell Construction has over 130 pieces of heavy equipment to ensure that no project or task is beyond our limit.

Contact Swell Construction for more information.

Orlando/Kissimmee: The Best Way to Prepare Property for Construction

February 22, 2019

By:Wes

Excavation and land clearing is much more than removing a few trees and evening out the ground. And while the empty lot may seem solid and secure when you walk on it, but the weight of a heavy equipment, buildings, or several homes, may be a different story all together!

A building’s weight has a big impact not only on the ground, but also on the environment. The purpose of excavation is to properly prepare the site to support what is designed to be built on it. The precision and details that are involved in this are more than most people think. If not done with complete accuracy, you can end up with big problems down the road.

First Things First

The first things that need to be safely removed, are existing structures, rocks and trees. Although, not everything has to be removed, you can always leave natural geological elements such as healthy trees or hills.

Some of the topsoil is usually removed during the land clearing, debris from water and sediment is also removed. Earth excavation is also the foundation for holes that will stabilize buildings, even road, utilities, prevents erosion, and allow for proper drainage.

Prepare the Site for Construction

Preparing the site for constructions is much more than just moving materials and adding dirt. The soil is responsible for supporting construction. Depending on the type of soil, after it is compacted it can posses different qualities. The precise movements and calculations are crucial to ensure a quality results.

Often time the topography has been altered during excavation to accommodate the construction. This affects the drainage, utilities, and paving.

Everything is Connected

Excavation and land clearing may seem simple enough, but it requires a team of experts who understand Central Florida’s soil conditions, weather, and the environment. The ground itself needs to able to withstand the weight of the buildings as well as the construction materials, while the drainage needs to solve problems, not create them, as well as be responsible for the surrounding areas.

Swell Construction Group is Central Florida’s leading ‘one stop shop’ for all your construction site prep work. We ensure every step of the process is done according to the requires specifics and with quality.

Contact Swell Construction for more information on your next project

Orlando/Kissimmee Land Clearing, Site Development, Excavation, Paving

February 15, 2019

By:Wes

There is a lot that goes into preparing a Central Florida property for construction. More than just clearing the land, it involves removing all the debris, trees, and shrubs, but it also includes, grading, earthwork, excavation, paving and storm water and utility systems installation.

At Swell Construction We Take Care Of It All

Permits are needed before the land clearing project can begin. It is important to take any steps to prevent erosion and protect any vegetation. But don’t worry, Swell Construction will help.

Existing Structures Removed

Whether it is some old asphalt, concrete or a building, it all needs to be properly removed before a new construction can take place. The debris will need to be appropriately disposed of.

Removing Vegetation, Debris and Rocks

Any trees or vegetation you want to remain on the property can be marked, everything else can be cleared out. It may require more work to remove mature trees.

Earthwork and Grading the Land

Grading takes place after all the debris and vegetation is removed. Soil is either added or taken away depending on the situation. The soil is leveled out to ensure the foundation is sturdy for the construction process.

Best Left to Professionals

Land clearing takes the right equipment, training, and experience. It’s much more than using a chain saws to chopping down a few trees.

Safety is also an issue, you need to be very familiar with working with large equipment. Overgrown vegetation here in Florida is known to hide dangerous and hazardous materials under them, which will need to be safely removed.

From large scale project to small, Swell Construction Group is a leader in the site development industry here in Central Florida. We are 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!

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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.