Before you can build your custom home, you must ensure that your land is suitable for buildings in the first place. That’s why land development is a crucial stage in constructing any home.
Land development involves other stages, each of which has a vital role in building your dream house. At Premier Builders, we can guide you through each step, ensuring that your home meets all the requirements for safe groundbreaking.
Here’s a closer look at what to expect during land development for your custom home.
Percolation Test
Percolation tests (or perc tests) determine the rate at which water drains through the soil. This test is essential because it determines how well soil absorbs and filters water. The test also helps assess the land’s suitability for on-site septic systems.
If your land developers discover that the soil in your property does not drain properly, it can lead to severe problems down the road. Therefore, it’s crucial to have a land development specialist conduct a perc test before any construction begins on your custom home.
Sewer enforcement officers are the specialists you will defer to in the perc test. They work with land developers to establish that a property has adequate drainage before construction begins.
Lot Review
Once you have land on which you intend to build a dream house, you still need to review the area with your home builder and excavator. These parties will collaborate in assessing your lot to determine how realistic it will be to build your custom home on top of the actual lot.
With this team, you will survey your entire lot and identify the areas where certain parts of your house can go. Essentially, you will conduct an ocular inspection of your property and adjust accordingly if areas in your lot cannot accommodate your initial plans.
Excavators and home builders alike will know what needs to be done on your lot to achieve your goals. They will also factor in the sewer enforcement officer’s overall lot review process findings.
Site Preparation
When your excavator and homebuilder have all the data they need after reviewing your lot, they can estimate the total costs of your project. How much your excavation and site preparation will cost depends on how much work needs to be done before building your house can begin.
For instance, your property may have trees and debris that hinder construction. Getting rid of these objects will have a price on top of your home’s building. Excavators may also discover other items when conducting the preparation properly, which is likely going to add to your overall expenses.
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Land development is an important yet exciting stage of bringing your dream home to life. You can witness how your empty lot transforms into your custom home. Since this stage involves multiple disciplines, you must get seasoned home builders to oversee your land development process.
Rely on custom home building experts at Premier Builders to work with you in ensuring your land agrees with your custom home plans. Get in touch today to discuss your goals.
