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Frosty Effects Construction is a One-call contractor. Allow us to manage your every need and answer any questions about your home or business. Its the way we use light in our construction which sets us apart from all others. This is the meaning of the Frosty Effects... We perform all types of construction - repairs, additions, new construction and custom remodeling.

Frosty Effects Construction is a One-call contractor. Allow us to manage your every need and answer any questions about your home or business. Its the way we use light in our construction which sets us apart from all others. This is the meaning of the Frosty Effects... We perform all types of construction - repairs, additions, new construction and custom remodeling.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

You can’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.

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. 

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. 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.

Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.

To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor’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.

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