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>

What should I consider when I drill a well?

• <div><p>When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses <b>100 gallons</b> of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.</p><p>Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.</p></div>

Who does a perc test?

• <div><p>Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-does-perc-tests.htm">professionals you hire if you need a perc test</a>. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails. </p></div>

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Q: Can surveyors help with floodplain identifications?

• <div><p>Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.</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>

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Last update on October 21, 2025

Reviewed in April 2023
I went to Angi.com to search for a waterproofing business. I contacted one business and was waiting for them to get back to me when I received notification that another business in my area had been located. Steve called me shortly after I had received the notification and said he received my...
Windy City Waterproofing 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 2021
Yount landscaping agreed to put rocks around my deck, plant one burning bush, two 5-7 tall hydrangas and level the land on my septic field. They installed the weed block over an old dead bush and I have black weed block sticking out of the rocks. In the septic field, they dumped so called *top...
Yount Landscaping
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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 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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American backyard LLC

9505 W 141st Pl

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9505 W 141st Pl

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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

Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.

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.

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

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.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

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