5 More Things To Consider Before Buying A Building Lot- Part 2

5 More Things To Consider Before Buying A Building Lot- Part 2

 

Floor Plan, Septic System, Front Drainage Swale, Existing Neighbors, Maintenance of Homes are all important items to consider before you buy a building lot for your new Custom Home. 

 

Floor Plan- so do you want to live in your lot or your new home? What on earth does that mean? Too often, I'm contacted by lot owners that want me to build a home within the confines of their lot, only to inform them that their home has to be designed contrary to the floor plan they really want. Since the floor plan of you new Custom Home is the most important item, start with that and find a lot that fits your plan. Perhaps, you wanted a 1 story home, then find out after you buy your lot and consider all the site variables (septic system, set backs, pool etc.) that you can only build a 2 story home? Start with your FP and buy a lot that accommodates your design.

 

Septic System- some tight building lots require the Septic System to be designed 1st before a floor plan can even be considered? Others, require a large mound placed in the front of your home. Still others, will require you to provide a new drinking well for your next, door, neighbor, so you can place your septic drain field. These issue should all be worked out before you buy that lot, to avoid nasty and usually expensive surprises.

 

Front Drainage Swale- when in doubt, look about. The best indication of site conditions on a potential building lot is what you see in your neighborhood. Look for another lot that looks something like yours and see how their Builder managed the site conditions? Are there large swales (trenches) in front of the other homes? Did they install culvert pipes under their driveways and along the front property line? After a hard rain is there water standing in the driveway by the road. All indications of what you can expect when your home is constructed. 

 

Existing Neighbors- after you buy your building lot, it's too late when you find out they throw wild parties every weekend or have a rock band. Visit the building lot at different times of day. Go meet the neighbors before you buy. There's no telling what information you can gather just by speaking with the potential neighbors.

 

Maintenance Of Homes- you can tell a great deal about a neighborhood just by looking at the homes in the community. Are the homes well maintained? Look at the landscaping, where the cars are parked and the condition of exterior paint. All indications of a healthy community or not.

 

It's best to have the eyes of an experienced Builder look at your building lot before you buy. If you already own the lot, hire a Builder to work out all the site issues before you design your home.

 

Contact Regal Classic Home for a no obligation site visit. With over 30 years of building experience we know what to look for to save you money and get the most out of your building lot.