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When choosing a site for your new home, there are many things to consider. This checklist will help you be
prepared and understand what to look for in your careful consideration of property. Remember there are no perfect building
sites, most will require some type of improvements. The goal is to minimize the additional cost. If you have any questions
feel free to call us for a free consultation. - What size is the lot? Will the house style selected fit on
the property? (check the zoning and deed restrictions for the building setbacks
- What are the building setbacks?
- Are
there additional easements on the property?
- Identify all corners of the property.
- Is the property in the
flood zone? Make sure you don't have water table issue. In some cases you maybe limited to the type of the foundation you
can put in and also minimum elevation is required for the finish floor.
- Does the property have pipe clay? This will
affect foundation cost.
- What is the source of water? City Water, Talquine or well.
- Will your electric service
be overhead or underground? Is it necessary for the electric company to set additional poles or a transformer?
- What is the source of sewer? City, Talquine or septic tank.
- What is the source of power? City or Talquine.
- Is
natural gas available or will you use LP?
- Research deed restrictions. Some requirements may add additional expenses
such as roof pitches, square footage minimums, sidewalks, paved driveway, brick, etc.
- Is a culvert needed? If
so, what size?
- Are there any items that will need cleared or removed from the property?
- Any evidence of high
water table? If building in the county, flood letter is required.
- Is there any slope to the property? If so,
how much? In some cases, additional block/fill may be required.
- How is the slope affecting the front look of
the house.
- Will the garage door be located on the front or the side of the home? Side load garages should have
30 ft. between the garage and the property line to allow adequate access.
- Are there any obvious concerns with the
property? This could include standing water, large trees in the building area. These items may add additional
expenses and may require additional permitting.
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