BUILDING ON YOUR PROPERTY - Your Scattered-Site Experts

UNDERSTANDING YOUR LAND IMPROVEMENT COSTS

When building a new home on your property, an initial part of the building process begins with not only the cost of your new home and land but also understanding the costs of your required land improvements.

LOT CLEARING: Any trees, stumps, and brush removal. Determined by the footprint of the home.

WATER AND SEWER LINES: Cost determined by distance of set back and tap fees. (If applicable)

WELL: Cost determined by depth of well, gallons of water per minute, and size of holding tank and pump. (Possible dry holes) (If applicable)

SEPTIC SYSTEM: Cost determined by perk test, number of bedrooms, type of soil, and Health Department or engineer. (If applicable)

SUMP LINES: Determined by the lay of the land or catch basin, when applicable.

GAS LINES: Cost determined by distance from road or from gas main.

ELECTRICAL LINES: Cost determined by distance for power lines or pedestal.

ENGINEERED SITE PLAN: Municipality requirements: As builts, house staking, topal, or grade certifications when applicable.

CULVERT: Size determined by Road Commission and when needed.

CONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY: Cost determined by footprint. The crushed concrete base and depth of finish covering are determined by soil conditions.

FINISHED DRIVEWAY 21-AA: Finish coat on the drive unless concrete, asphalt, etc. is used.

CONCRETE APRON: Cost determined by the size of the garage, lay of land, and sidewalk as needed by the Building Code.

FILL SAND: Cost determined by the elevation of the home. All garages, porches, and aprons must be filled with sand.

FILL DIRT: Additional dirt is required other than dirt from the basement.

LOT BALANCING: Final grading of the lot. Bulldozer time.

DAYLIGHT BASEMENT: Determined by grades, septic permit, and lay of land.

WALKOUT BASEMENT: Determined by grades, septic permit, and lay of land.

FINAL GRADE: Determined by septic field or grade of land.