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>

How do you calculate real estate development costs?

• <div><p>You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development. </p></div>

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Q: How long does a land survey take?

• <div><p>A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property&rsquo;s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.</p></div>

Q: Can you build on undeveloped land?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</p></div>

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Last update on November 13, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
Boomerang is a top notch company that always exceed expectations. The land scraper is extremely friendly and courteous. It is obvious that he prides himself on his work and it shows!
Boomerang Landscaping
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Reviewed in February 2024
Mr. and Mrs. Hart were a great choice for our needs and they provided great customer service. Our home is at the bottom of a hill and we had major drainage issues. They installed a large French drain system, sloped the land, and built a natural retaining wall that we can plant shrubs and stone...
Hart Land Management
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Reviewed in January 2024
Mike was great I had tree cutters come by and they did not grade my land. Mike came in and fixed it all. He even graded the land made a firepit laid an abundance of sod and helped me to start part of my garden (planting four trees , two blueberry bushes. A pomegranates bush, two crate myrtle...
Ground Effects Landscape and Design
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Reviewed in January 2024
Great to work with. Delivered exactly what they promised. Will use them again on all future land clearing work.
Lee Construction
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Reviewed in December 2023
Ken cleared a pathway of trees and brush around my whole yard, so I could extend the space in which my dogs could play inside an invisible fence. He even came back a second time to really make sure that the ground was fully cleared and safe for my dogs. I appreciated the thoroughness of his...
Woodchuck Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
I haven't yet started the project. My review is based on the quick response to my inquiry, his complete understanding of my goals, and his reasonable estimate. The project will start at the end of June. Send me another survey, and I'll give you a complete review!
Hands Down Construction and Fencing
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Reviewed in February 2022
They were professional and very knowledgeable. They made the entire experience a pleasure. My property does not sit on flat land and so I had erosion and water retention issues. Their experience was invaluable in correcting these problems, and their attention to detail has helped the overall...
Worsham Landscaping and Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in May 2016
Inspite of taking time off work for onsite survey that was scheduled, no once came by or called to cancel. Totally unreliable!
Sunrise Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
I was very happy with them. They did a great job. They are going to come out this weekend and do my house around the yard. When I put the flooring I am going to have them spray. So, the whole house and over an acre of land at my fathers it was $250, which was really good. They are very nice...
Above The Rest Pest Control
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Davis Engineering + Surveying, LLC

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"Poor communication, did not fully complete survey, would not answer emails, showed up to start the survey with no notice, did not get county stamps on survey."

Rainey S on April 2022

"Poor communication, did not fully complete survey, would not answer emails, showed up to start the survey with no notice, did not get county stamps on survey."

Rainey S on April 2022

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