Avoid this pitfall when building an on-your-lot home

This custom built home has all the bells and whistles, including an outdoor chandelier at the front entryway and a beautiful cobblestone stamped driveway.

There are many home buyers who, instead of wanting to buy a preexisting home, have a vision in their mind of a custom-built house done the way that they want it. It's understandable. A buyer can select the piece of land they want and basically have control over the house as it's built, from layout to finishing touches. Home buyers who have gone this route often say that it's a deeply rewarding experience. The home buyer can first fall in love with a piece of land, and then have their dream house designed and built upon it. Given that, it's not surprising that people often start their home journey with a piece of land they are considering buying. If you are such a home buyer, don't skip over what could potentially be the most important step in the entire process: a land assessment with AJ Construction and Development (ideally before the land is purchased). 

Land assessments include a report of the feasibility and cost to build on the piece of land you are looking at. Many people are attracted to more remote and undeveloped areas, and with good reason, as it can be beautiful. Anything from a piece of land up high on a ridge, or a piece of land out far away from power lines, or even just land in a subdivision surrounded by other houses should be looked at by a building professional with experience with on-your-lot homes. At AJ Construction and Development, we are skilled at assessing land, and can give you an idea of the feasibility and the cost of building on your lot.

The view from this custom on-your-lot home is breathtaking!

What about lots that look flat and level? To an untrained eye, a lot or parcel of land might seem easy to build on. Unfortunately, sometimes even the easiest looking lots can prove to be a challenge. Many homeowners have learned the hard way that can be extremely expensive, whereas if they had a land assessment before building, a lot of heartache and money could have been saved. 

Property all staked out and ready to go!

If you are considering buying a lot in an existing new home community, you probably won't have any issues with access to electricity, natural gas, water and sewer connections. Those will likely be in place. However, even in this case, some homework done with AJ Construction and Development will also pay off. For example, one site may require additional foundation engineering. Another site may require extensive excavation work, which can run into thousands of dollars. There are other considerations as well, including a complete understanding of zoning laws, property line restrictions, understanding of the easements, and much more.

AJ Construction and Development LLC assessing this 2.6 acres for a new custom home!

When considering purchasing property to build your new home on make sure you do your homework to avoid any pitfalls. AJ Construction and Development LLC offers a no charge landassessment. It's best to take advantage of this before purchasing to be sure there are no issues that could cost a lot of time to correct not to mention a lot of money. Call us today to schedule an inspection and get started on your new custom home!

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