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Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - Mandeville
Posted by GoIrish02 on 10/28/19 at 11:06 am00
We're considering buying a ~1 acre lot in a new section of an existing subdivision. The new section has all new streets and infrastructure but none of the lots are cleared and ready to build in this section. Everything from the curb in is basically woods.
We've bought and built before 5 years ago, but it was a cleared lot from a private buyer in a residential neighborhood. We ripped up the grass and started driving piles on the first day.
My builder is talking about $80,000 - $100,000 to get the site ready to build from its current condition all in (clearing, fill, pilings, concrete, etc), I’m new to these parts of the process, both serious and sarcastic replies are appreciated!
What options do I have to mitigate costs of clearing the trees/vegetation from the lot? Can I “sell” or give away the trees to a lumber mill or carpenter if the trees are desirable species instead of just paying for a tree contractor to remove most of the trees? We’ll have to keep some of the trees for aesthetics but most are unremarkable or relatively young I think.
On fill, we’ll have to fill in a good bit to raise the foundation a few feet. If we’re adding a pool anyway, would it make sense to dig for the pool first and use the excess to fill in the main house area, instead of buying truckloads of fill dirt/sand?
Also, would the developers have soil boring samples already, since they have already run utilities and put in streets, rather than commissioning my own soil test?
We've bought and built before 5 years ago, but it was a cleared lot from a private buyer in a residential neighborhood. We ripped up the grass and started driving piles on the first day.
My builder is talking about $80,000 - $100,000 to get the site ready to build from its current condition all in (clearing, fill, pilings, concrete, etc), I’m new to these parts of the process, both serious and sarcastic replies are appreciated!
What options do I have to mitigate costs of clearing the trees/vegetation from the lot? Can I “sell” or give away the trees to a lumber mill or carpenter if the trees are desirable species instead of just paying for a tree contractor to remove most of the trees? We’ll have to keep some of the trees for aesthetics but most are unremarkable or relatively young I think.
On fill, we’ll have to fill in a good bit to raise the foundation a few feet. If we’re adding a pool anyway, would it make sense to dig for the pool first and use the excess to fill in the main house area, instead of buying truckloads of fill dirt/sand?
Also, would the developers have soil boring samples already, since they have already run utilities and put in streets, rather than commissioning my own soil test?
This post was edited on 10/28 at 11:07 am
re: Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - MandevillePosted by East Coast Band on 10/28/19 at 12:31 pm to GoIrish02
I always wish homebuilders would try to maintain the natural landscape as much as possible, rather than just clear cut out everything
re: Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - MandevillePosted by DVA Tailgater on 10/28/19 at 3:32 pm to GoIrish02
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My builder is talking about $80,000 - $100,000 to get the site ready to build from its current condition
Yikes!
I dug a pond on my lot to get the necessary dirt and had some extra so I traded the guy digging the pond the remaining dirt for him to clear the trees around my house pad. I got a quote for the same thing without digging the pond and it was $15K. That may be an option to consider offsetting some of your cost.
Thanks for the feedback, good to hear someone else used the dirt already there for fill if we're planning a pool anyway. I like the bartering for the tree removal too.
I'm sure there's got to be a market for firewood or hobbyists who want their own lumber for most of these trees. I don't think the size would be enough for a lumber company but there's got to be a Shelby Stanga-type person in Louisiana who will take away some trees.
I'm sure there's got to be a market for firewood or hobbyists who want their own lumber for most of these trees. I don't think the size would be enough for a lumber company but there's got to be a Shelby Stanga-type person in Louisiana who will take away some trees.
You can’t burn them? 100k is a lot of money to get a one acre site ready. Hire someone to bring a dozer in and push them into a pile and burn. Dig the pool and use the clay to start your pad but I’m sure you will have to bring more in.
Sub this out yourself then let your builder come in.
Sub this out yourself then let your builder come in.
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My builder is talking about $80,000 - $100,000 to get the site ready to build from its current condition all in (clearing, fill, pilings, concrete, etc)
I'll ask around, but if that truly includes pilings and concrete its quite a bit more than just clearing the lot.
re: Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - MandevillePosted by fishfighter on 10/29/19 at 8:53 am to Martini
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Sub this out yourself then let your builder come in.
This for sure. 80-100K? No way.
I dont know about pilings and concrete because I dont know the size of your home.
But I was quoted at 3000 by several to clear one acre of a young growth forest. That was to knock it all down, have it "sod ready", and pile up the trees to burn. Hauling it off was definitely going to cost more.
But I was quoted at 3000 by several to clear one acre of a young growth forest. That was to knock it all down, have it "sod ready", and pile up the trees to burn. Hauling it off was definitely going to cost more.
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re: Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - MandevillePosted by unclejhim on 10/29/19 at 10:20 am to fishfighter
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Sub this out yourself then let your builder come in.
Edmundson Land Improvements..Matt Edmundson
He's in Folsom just did my lot was fast, and fair. He's also an Arborist so he can educate you on your trees. Give him a call for a quote.
re: Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - MandevillePosted by Thx4thetreatstupid on 10/29/19 at 7:09 pm to unclejhim
Here to second Matt Edmundson. He’s just finishing up a job for me now and has been great to work with with. Honest, shows up every morning at 630 ready to work, answers his phone when you call, will listen to what you want done and can execute. Great guy
re: Clearing and prepping a 1-acre lot, residential build - MandevillePosted by WylieTiger on 11/1/19 at 6:01 pm to GoIrish02
That's one of the few places in Mandeville with a lot that size that needs clearing, fill, and pilings. Shoot the deer first before you clear. I don't need them in my yard.
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