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Pond Cleanup & Drainage-Related Earthwork

Site Water Work · Central Florida

Breaking Ground provides pond cleanup support, ditch clearing, swale restoration, and drainage-related earthwork subject to site conditions and applicable permitting. We excavate and move dirt — we do not design engineered drainage systems or guarantee hydrological outcomes.

Projects that affect wetlands, alter surface-water flow, or involve public rights-of-way may require Environmental Resource Permits or local approvals. We evaluate each site and coordinate specialty requirements based on scope.

Safer framing for what we do: excavation support, cleanup, and earthwork — not “we know it all” drainage design.

After: This Is a Pond
After: This Is a Pond
Request a pond & drainage estimate Call (863) 899-9717

What’s included on a typical job

Clear scope up front — so you know what the estimate covers before we mobilize.

  • Pond cleanup & excavation support
  • Ditch / swale earthwork
  • Permit awareness for water features
  • Clear inclusions vs. engineering limits
  • Free estimate with photos
  • Written scope before work starts
  • Owner-operated crew — talk to Guy or Andrew
  • Haul-off and lot cleanup included in scope

Why property owners call Breaking Ground

Direct owner communication, real project photography, and a demolition-first mindset for the jobs Florida lots actually need — mobile homes, sheds, storm messes, and clearing that supports the next use of the land. Call (863) 899-9717 or use the form below.

Every estimate includes a clear description of what is included: teardown or clearing, debris handling, and what is excluded (such as hazardous material abatement or engineered design). That clarity protects both sides and keeps projects moving.

If your property needs both structure removal and land clearing, we can often combine scopes in one mobilization — reducing duplicate mobilizations and disposal trips. Ask about bundling when you request your estimate on our contact page, review pricing ranges, or browse the project gallery.

Common next steps from this page: mobile home demolition, land clearing, stump removal, Lakeland, Kathleen, and all service areas.

Real job photos

Proof from Breaking Ground sites — structures coming down, pads cleaned, equipment on the ground.

Before (vertical)
Before (vertical)
Before
Before
A Berm to Prevent Washouts
A Berm to Prevent Washouts
Defining the Shape of the Pond
Defining the Shape of the Pond
Excavator on a Pile of Dirt
Excavator on a Pile of Dirt
Piling the Dirt into a Mountain
Piling the Dirt into a Mountain
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Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Estimates are free. Final pricing is confirmed in a written scope before work begins.

Do you handle permits?

Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and structure. We evaluate each project and coordinate required permitting based on the scope of work.

Where do you work?

We are based in Kathleen and serve Central Florida routinely. Larger demolition and site jobs are considered statewide by project scope.

Are you a general contractor?

No. We provide smaller demolition, structure removal, land clearing, and related site services as an owner-operated equipment company.

Next step

Get a pond & drainage estimate

Share photos and your city for a faster response.

  • Free scope call — tell us about the structure, lot access, and your city.
  • Photos help — text gate widths, overhead lines, and debris piles for faster quotes.
  • Written confirmation — pricing and teardown scope agreed before work starts.
Call (863) 899-9717 Full estimate form