Hello World! Welcome Friends! For some, buying a house is all they have ever dreamed of for their family. A safe environment that belongs to them, where they can raise their children.
Others, though, dream of buying land and then building their home to their own design. Perhaps you are thinking of designing the perfect home for your family, and there are many advantages to this.
Instead of an identikit house on an estate full of other matching homes, you can design the home of your dreams. It can be made to fit around your needs and requirements, instead of you trying to fit into an existing home.
However, to do this you will need suitable land, and there may be some things you haven’t yet considered.
You Will Need Planning Permission
Now, it might seem unlikely to some, but many people don’t realize the importance of planning permission.
There have been numerous incidents of individuals constructing properties without any consideration of the law. Problems can arise when buildings aren’t up to code, or neighbors complain to the authorities.
According to HG Legal Resources, you could face many problems if you build without a construction permit. These can include construction having to cease while the matter is being dealt with, financial penalties, and in some instances, demolition of the property.
You May Need to Clear the Land
Unless you are lucky enough to find a perfectly flat clear piece of land, you will have to remove debris, rubbish, and perhaps much larger objects from the area.
When it comes to land clearance, you may need to think about the following:
- Demolition of existing property
- Tree and shrub removal
- Stump removal
- Existing foundations
- Leveling and grading
- Road construction
- Pond restoration
Some of these areas require heavy machinery and even permits. Generally, it may be a good idea to use a land clearing company if you have to remove trees and stumps from your building site.
Budgeting for Land Clearance
Anyone planning on building a new home will be very aware that they are entering into a financially demanding time. The cost of the land, the construction itself, and the decor and features of the house too. What they may not consider is the cost of clearing the land.
One way to avoid a lot of problems with the early stages of your planning would be to budget for outside help with land clearance.
Choosing the right land clearance company in your local area could mean that you don’t need to worry about many areas. Land clearance experts can arrange permits for removing trees, and give a lot more help than you expected.
You may find that you have ponds on the land that you would like to keep. A professional land clearance company can help restore ponds, construct access roads, and sometimes even demolition old buildings on the land.
Brush and Tree Removal
Some people might decide to enlist help and remove debris from their new land. Weeds, garbage, rocks, etc, can all be removed easily enough through time and effort.
However, a forestry mulcher can clear underbrush and other vegetation far quicker than doing it by hand. When it comes to trees, you could have two significant problems.
If you find that you have trees on your land that are stopping your dream home from being built, then you will need to remove them. This may require a permit from your local authority.
If you try chopping trees down without a permit then you could receive a fine. For instance, in Orange City, Florida, you could receive a notice of violation if you remove trees when clearing your land.
Tree Stump Removal
The second problem you could face regarding trees is stump removal. There are several options for removing tree stumps, but not all are suitable for all situations.
You may not be able to burn the stump depending on your local regulations. Likewise, you may find chemicals unsuitable or undesirable. Digging stumps out can take time and a lot of work.
Stump grinding is the last option and is another reason why you may find yourself using a land clearance company.
Other Things to Consider When Buying a Piece of Land
You need to be aware of some other things aside from trees when you buy land to build on. Existing property means that you will have foundations already laid.
This may be useful to you, or it could mean removing them to lay new ones. This can be an expensive process and is worth considering before purchasing the land.
Also, look for overhead cabling and power lines that might affect your construction. Access to water, sewerage, electricity, and internet or phone signal needs to be looked into.
Summary
There are many mistakes to avoid when building your dream home, including neglecting to check the zoning code of the land before starting construction.
Other mistakes can include not understanding the need for permits for land clearance and tree removal. Clearing land is more than just plucking weeds and removing a few shrubs. It can often need professionals and heavy machinery to clear the land properly.
If you are planning to build your dream home, then good luck, but check out the land clearance requirements thoroughly.
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