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re: Property/land owners. I have a question about some property I might buy.

Posted on 9/18/14 at 1:22 pm to
Posted by poule deau
Member since Jan 2009
1498 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 1:22 pm to
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No, we'd have to get the well and tank done.


Sewer tank is going to require a discharge permit from the parish. They usually suggest to you where your tank will need to discharge to on the property, you get the tank installed, and then the parish inspector will come approve the setup. Normally, the power company will not turn you on until the parish issues the sewer permit. Maybe $2,500?

water well is a little different. Most of those guys charge depending on how deep they have to drill. The neighbors should have an idea if they did it.

Lot of hoops to jump through but for 2 acres instead of living in a subdivision, I would be willing to go through the process.

Also, the previous advice about the purchase being contingent on the zoning being finalized is dead on. If there is residential next door, shouldn't be an issue, though.

Posted by ithad2bme
Houston transplant from B.R.
Member since Sep 2008
3733 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 6:43 pm to
To check for wetlands go here and use the wetland mapper.

Also check the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality webpage and search for any records associated with the address. Better idea would be to run a report from EDR to check for any potent issues on your site or adjacent properties.
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34401 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:03 pm to
2 acres is no good. Not big enough to do much yet too big to have to mow.
Posted by Porker Face
Eden Isle
Member since Feb 2012
16056 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:12 pm to
depending on city requirements, size and site conditions (rock excavation) and many other factors, $5-10k for a septic tank and leech field

water depends on a ton of things. I'd be happy to do a more detailed cost estimate but expect an invoice

does the city not have water and sewer? if they zone it its in their city limits and may have utilities nearby
This post was edited on 9/18/14 at 7:15 pm
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61761 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:14 pm to
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2acre


That's how big my house is
Posted by VanRIch
Wherever
Member since Sep 2007
11838 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 7:16 pm to
I just signed a contract today to build a house. Water well and stp is going to run just over $10k.
Posted by KB375
N of I10
Member since Jan 2011
219 posts
Posted on 9/18/14 at 8:12 pm to
Go to Web Soil Survey at NRCS site. Find your property and run report and select tab for sanitary facilities.

However, understand that mapping is done on a large scale and there may be inclusion of better/worse soils on your lot.

But you should get an idea of any potential issues with poor permeability or high water table.
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