Lot Clearing Tips
Clearing land for a house can be expensive. If you are doing your own site clearing, be sure to use all the proper safety equipment. Check with a tree service in case you have high-price timber.
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Site Excavation Suggestions
Excavating a new home lot must be carefully planned. Foundation holes have to be the proper depth and not too big. Your site excavation plans needs to consider sidewalks, driveways and the trees you want to save.
Chainsaw
Purchasing a chainsaw can be overwhelming. Chainsaws come in a variety of sizes and horsepower. Select a chainsaw with a chainsaw bar long enough for your cutting needs.
Land Clearing
Clearing land to build a new home may not be a do-it-yourself project. Land clearing can involve heavy land clearing equipment, depending on the size of the construction project. You might start with some simple hand tools, an industrial grade chainsaw and end up with a bulldozer.
Topographic Maps Illustrated
Topographic maps will tell you a lot about a lot. The spacing of the topographic lines will indicate any hills or valleys on that piece of property. Topography will aid in spotting streams or storm water retention basins on the lot before you purchase it.
Soil Testing for New Homes
Soil strength and quality are extremely important when building a new home since most house foundations contact soil, not bedrock. Not all soils are the same, so it is vital you get a valid soil test and inspection.
Building on Sloped Residential Lots
Some residential lots are not very flat. Building a slab house on this sloping ground can create extra work and expense. Constructing a full basement is perhaps a better choice in this situation.
Lot Selection – 25 Tips – Part III
Lot selection may often be based upon pure emotional reactions to the landscape or specific features of the lots you consider for your home. Residential lots will be less of a mystery with this checklist and will serve to make your lot decision a smart one. Here are the final 9 tips -- Part III of "Lot Selection- 25 Tips".
Lot Selection – 25 Tips- Part II
Lot selection criteria continue here with 8 more tips and hints. Lots under your consideration will be easier to assess before you buy.
Lot Selection – 25 Tips- Part I
Lot selection for a new or existing residence involves many important considerations. Lots have soil,land, building, and service features of critical import you need to examine. There are 25 tips total presented in a 3-part summary. This is Part I - with the first 8 pointers to make your lot selection a smart one.