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>

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: 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: Can you build on undeveloped land?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;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.</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>

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It went very well, with one minor mishap when the trunk of the tree was cut down. It spun off the stump slightly and landed on the edge of the driveway cracking it. They offered to have it fixed, but due to the age of the driveway and it's existing condition I decided to except their generous...
All Seasons Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2022
We are very satisfied with the new composite deck and cable railing installed by Bugle Construction. The finished product has exceeded our expectations! Mike was easy to work with from doing site survey and understanding what we wanted to have done, to providing an estimate and providing status...
Bugle Construction JMJ, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2021
Owner responded to my request for a quote the morning after the evening I requested one. The next day he surveyed the job, gave me a quote and committed to a start date. He arrived on time, completed the job on time, and in three working days the job was completed (as estimated). I have no...
Dexter's Demo, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2020
Superb customer service and efficient courteous workers. My new roof land gutters look excellent! I would use them again.
Glacier Roofing and Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Don't walk, RUN from this guy. Jerry told me on the phone he’d done several patios in my neighborhood and since he had just turned down a job he had an opening for the next two weeks. He made an appointment to review the job. He stood me up. “Sorry, got busy…”. He made another appointment. Never...
Turf Pro
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Reviewed in May 2017
Horribly. I fired this company twice. After approx. four months with little to no progress made, I fired LCD. I was asked to attend a meeting to discuss that decision and after an hour of tearful apologies and excuses from the owner, I agreed to give them another chance. I fired him a second and...
Lewis Construction And Development
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Reviewed in April 2017
Couldn't have gone any better. Dave was extremely informative and patient with explaining what he felt needed to be done. Laid bait in strategic places in garage and two bait boxes outside due to house being on farm land. Will have him come back in several months to rebait the boxes and garage...
Allen Pest Control
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Reviewed in May 2015
We needed stairs from where we park our cars to our house which is down a long steep slope on a hillside. What we needed are not ordinary, everyday stairs, there are 30 total! We wanted them to accommodate us as we age so there needed to be room to use a cane or a walker or even assist someone...
Creekside Construction LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
This location is now AutoNation Honda. I've used them since 2006 when they were originally Foothills Honda, then Appleway Honda and now AutoNation Honda. Through these changes so far, I've been generally impressed with the service, but annoyed with the and quot;Survey Requestsand quot; at the...
AppleWay Honda
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Reviewed in August 2013
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Wade and AAA. This is truly an excellent company and should be highly sought after for any home remodel needs, especially in regard to smoke damage. We came back to our home after 3 years of renting it out to find EXTENSIVE smoke and...
AAA Advanced Residential Rehab LLC
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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

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.

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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