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 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: What does a land surveyor look for?

• <div><p>Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/site-development-costs.htm">cost of land development projects</a>.</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: Do surveys have to be recorded?

• <div><p>Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property&rsquo;s boundaries is needed. While you&rsquo;re not required to file survey documents, it&rsquo;s a good idea to do so. </p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in July 2022
Quick, and professional Always on time and Keene's Land Scaping did a great job! Happy with the results
Keene's Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Several times I contacted the owner to schedule a survey and estimate. He stated dates and times he would stop by. He never showed and did not offer to reschedule. Additionally, he has never provided samples for the liner. One would think 3 weeks from the install date, I would need to pick a...
Heritage Pools
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Reviewed in June 2019
They were a light remodeling company, not a full gut moving pipes, electrical, structure change. My raiting is based on the fact I didn't hire them. I can't bypass the function in this survey. They were polite and respectful on phone.
Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Chicagoland
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Reviewed in April 2018
It has been over a year since I had the gutters and covers installed. I was worried because their price was so much lower than the other guys; however, the workmanship has stood the test of time so far. Beforehand, we had gutters that were too small for the house. I love to hear the rain...
Affordable Gutters
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Reviewed in July 2017
Before this project, Amazing Scapes put brick pavers in my entire back yard. See previous review. The job was amazing and perfect. The current job was a lot smaller. They finished it in a day and a half. It was perfection...just as I expected. Robert (owner) listens to what you want done. He...
Amazing Scapes LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
We found a piece of land and we went to Garden Home LC with the plans for our house. We had to modify them because I'm not a heating and cooling or plumbing guy. We agreed to a purchase price and they started building our home. During the second draw on the home all work stopped. My house and...
Garden Home LC
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Reviewed in October 2012
Plumber was very fast. I had called four plumbers previously for this same job before landing on Randall's number. I only had to wait a little over a hour as he finished another customers job. He showed up fixed in 15 minutes that which had me stumped. Great service will use again!
Randall & Sons Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2010
The owner called and asked about the job. He then came out, surveyed the job and sent a quotation via e-mail. Once we approved the quotation, the job was finished within a few days exactly as described.
Rv Property Enhancement
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Reviewed in October 2007
They came out fairly quickly after being contacted. Came out on a Sunday morning. Spent what felt like a cursory amount of time surveying the problem and the situation. Indicated they would give quotes for just piering to stop the wall movement (as they indicated it was not that bad) and for...
Don's Foundation Repair, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2007
One of their crew who we later believed was drunk, fell through a soft part of the roof where a raccoon nested and landed in our bathroom, tearing up the paneling and wall paper there. We were basically disgusted with the whole mess. It took them so long to put in the hardware in the bathroom...
Two Uncles Remodeling LLC
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I am a landscaper. I have been in this field since I was a young boy. I have had many projects that seems impossible but with my work ethic and strong values I always walked away with the customer happy with my work and you will too!

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

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.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

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.

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so.

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