How much does it cost to prepare land for a mobile home?

• <div><p>Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">build a house</a>. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.</p></div>

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Q: How do you build a road on a slope?

• <div><p>Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn&rsquo;t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.</p></div>

Q: How do you prepare for a land survey?

• <div><p>To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor&rsquo;s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening. </p></div>

Q: How hard is it to buy a house for the first time?

• <div><p>Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a plat?

• <div><p>A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in December 2015
We couldn't have been luckier to find Jim. He came to our house and started surveying, only to realize that the entire area was poorly mapped. So, he went back and performed research over a week including finding paperwork dating back to the 60's required to locate the boundaries of our...
Thurber Engineering and Land Surveying
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Reviewed in October 2015
I am a HOA President in LA. We have five units with water leak problem when the rain is little excessive. I contacted CA Construction Center with "A" ratings with Angie's List. A good start. A survey was made of the leak problem of affected units and, as I must, asked for a "ball park"...
California Construction Center
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Reviewed in October 2015
Rob did an excellent job! He refinished only the tops of the steps, and a landing, as I'm painting the risers myself. He also gave a quick sand and recoated the top part of the banister. Rob was excellent at explaining the options and making it clear what he was doing. He was on time both days...
Haven Hardwoods Inc
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Reviewed in October 2015
Very disappointed with our experience with MJN Design. We began a 250K+ backyard remodel 2/15. By 6/30/15 we had three designs provided, trees trimmed and our property surveyed and staked. Yes, in 5 months we had approximately 5 days of actual on site work done. Calls went unanswered and...
MJN DESIGN STUDIO
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Reviewed in September 2015
We hired Burke to regrade a small section of our land. He came out and gave us a free estimate of the cost of the work and was up front about the scope of the work. His prices seemed reasonable compared with other estimates. The project took four days and Burke was there each day from 8AM to 4PM...
Santa Barbara Bobcat Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
Contacted Don Moore, who is the owner of the Company. He is an expert in Home Security, with many years of experience in the home security industry. Highly recommended by many of my neighbors. I had an ADT system that was about 7 years old. I wanted to convert the system over to Moore...
Moore Protection
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Reviewed in December 2014
Go Pro Remodeling did a very thorough and beautiful job painting my large duplex. Most of the attention to detail was in the process of preparing the stucco and wood siding and the efforts made in that stage of the project paid off in the application of the four colors of paint. Go Pro also...
GoPro Remodeling Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2013
Wow! That was very quick! These were my first words, when the move was completed. Indeed, the move was quick land as a result I ended up paying even less than initially estimated. But let’s begin from the very beginning. When I called to book the date, I was treated like a valued customer by the...
Adept Moving & Storage
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Reviewed in August 2013
A few weeks after they took my deposit they sent another field team out to confirm that they didn't want to install their modules on my roof. (I have Country Manor Shakes--aka Alcoa Cedar Shakes, aka, an aluminum roof). Apparently, they don't install on homes with metal roofs (or tiles, or...
Sunrun
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Reviewed in March 2012
Barry Samsel & company surveyed the job, provided recommendations and delivered everything promised at the estimated price very trustworthy Plumber. . Barry & Custom are honest, outstanding., courteous and professional. They cleaned up everything when they were done. It was a very thrifty...
Custom Plumbing Services
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California Engineering & Surveying Inc

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California Engineering & Surveying Inc

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Land Surveying, Land Development, ALTA Survey, ADU Survey, Civil Engineering, Tentative Maps, Parcel Maps, Tract Maps, Lot Line Adjustments, Elevation Certifications, SWPPP, Stormwater, Street Plans, Sewer Plans, Site Plans, Water Plans, Improvement Plans, Utility Plans, Grading Plans

"We had been looking for someone for weeks. Larry responded to my inquiry within 24 hours and was able to help us with the land survey in less than a week. Very pleased with his quick response. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family."

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"We had been looking for someone for weeks. Larry responded to my inquiry within 24 hours and was able to help us with the land survey in less than a week. Very pleased with his quick response. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family."

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