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: What is the difference between a land survey and a land appraisal?

• <div><p>A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.</p></div>

Q: How often should land surveys be conducted?

• <div><p>Before property transactions or major improvements to ensure accuracy.</p></div>

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: 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 December 02, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
My central air conditioning system expired on the hottest day of the year (of course!) and Justing came down and to survey the job and I had an estimate within a couple of hours, and a new unit installed by early afternoon the next day! Blessedly cold air and an extremely well done...
Epic Heating and Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
We contacted Excellence in Drywall for a bid on repairing a popcorn ceiling. Shelby was very informative on the phone. He was punctual and explained exactly what needed to be done when surveying the job. He was able to work us in on a Saturday. He was there at the time he said he would be,...
Excellence In Drywall LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Was contacted in hopes I could get 8 tall pine trees cut down and hauled off, person (the owner) I contacted drove by, did not stop, surveyed the trees in question, then called me to inform me the approximate cost of doing the job was estimated at $1000.00. I refused his services because his...
Wichita Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I am pretty sure it was about $300. to have a 30 ft. tall bushy tree cut down. A storm split it in two, and 1/2 landed in the neighbors yard. I had them grind the stump down too. They were very fast, and worked safely
JOJAC'S LANDSCAPE & MOWING INC
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Reviewed in January 2013
UPDATE 2/8 - On 2/2 Chevrolet called to say that my dispute had been elevated to Parks' General Manager, that it would be resolved, and that I would hear from them shortly. No, I haven't heard from Parks' GM. But a Parks staffer named Matt called and wanted to survey my satisfaction with their...
PARKS CHEVROLET AUGUSTA
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Reviewed in September 2011
.They are on Angie's list and they are awesome. We have a beautiful, all around the house black rod iron fence put in with rolling gates. It is really pretty and then we also have a wooden gate in our backyard. I am really impressed with them. We had a problem with the roll part of one of them...
AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY, INC.
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.

Before property transactions or major improvements to ensure accuracy.

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.

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.

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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