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>

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Q: Do you need a permit to clear land?

• <div><p>Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you&rsquo;re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-clearing-services/">land-clearing specialist near you</a> to see if permits are necessary for your job.</p></div>

Q: How do well drillers know where to drill?

• <div><p>Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don&rsquo;t have specialized tools to look for water.</p></div>

Q: What is involved in a topographic survey?

• <div><p>Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.</p></div>

Q: What do land surveys typically include?

• <div><p>Property lines, building locations, and potential encroachments are mapped.</p></div>

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Glen did a great job, patching damage sheet rock before painting. It looks amazing - you can tell that it was done professionally. This is the second time we have hired Glen, he previously did repairs to sheet rock prior to painting our parlor, bedroom and en suite bath, entry foyer, staircase,...
Simply Colors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Derek and his team did a great job from the start. Derek came to the house, surveyed everything and answered all of my questions and concerns. He delivered a very competitive quote. His team showed up right on schedule and was completely professional throughout. During the project, Derek...
Derek Cook's Roofing Specialists Inc
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Reviewed in January 2015
Very good communication about scheduling a convenient time. Came first and surveyed the work and agreed on scope of services. Arrived when scheduled to do the work. All was done promptly and the clean-up was complete.
Lion's Help Land and Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
I spoke with someone at this company. The gentleman stated that he would come to our house to evaluate our mouse infestation problem. I was given so many prices for various services so that it was impossible for me to tell what the charge would be. The very professional, knowledgeable...
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Reviewed in August 2010
The estimator Craig was willing to spend a good deal of time discussing all of the options for making my pool cage look new again, and I learned alot from this. We decided on a full cage rescreen (over 1700 sq ft) using the Phifer brand 18 x 14 screen (now carried by Lowe's). The workers...
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don’t have specialized tools to look for water.

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.

Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.

Property lines, building locations, and potential encroachments are mapped.

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