Tag: site selection

Building A New Home – Rural Site Selection

  If the land you’re considering is not developed, you’ll need to do additional research regarding septic systems, wells, and land usage.   Were perc tests performed? They determine if the soil is suitable for a conventional drain field. If the soil does not perc you’ll need to install a mound system. The location of […]

Building A New Home – Subdivisions

When selecting a site for your new home, first determine if you want to build in an existing, developed subdivision or on undeveloped rural property. There are different questions to ask for each. Here we’ll discuss developed subdivisions.   When thinking of an existing development, before making a final decision, research how the immediate area […]

Building A New Home – Pre-Site Selection

You really can’t start to design a home without knowing the land it will be on, so the home building process actually starts with looking for land. It’s your first and most important decision and a little forethought will be helpful before looking through the paper or driving around looking for subdivisions.   Before you […]