2. Site Development

If you have already chosen a home site from the Benchmark/Cachet inventory, you need not worry about site development.  We will take care of everything.  We will review all of the important points for you to know about how your site is serviced by utilities and how we ensure that your home is structurally sound “from the ground up”.

If you have already purchased a home site, or are negotiating on a potential home site, NOW is the best time to meet with us.  We will help you review the feasibility of your potential home site and give you our professional opinion on what it will cost you to develop this site - in addition to the cost of building your new home.  For example, you will want to consider the following:

• Utility Services - including electrical, gas, water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, cable, phone, etc.…
• Test Holes – soils testing to determine suitability of soils for supporting your building structure – and, in certain areas, investigation for potential rock, plastic soils, water tables, sink holes, suitability for septic, etc.…
• Clearing, Grading and Excavation - not only as they impact your anticipated costs but as they impact the architectural design elements of your new home.
• Code Compliance / Zoning Restrictions imposed by the respective municipality, including front, rear and side yard set back requirements.  Additionally, the site may be subject to height restrictions, tree ordinances, architectural standards, etc.…
• Subdivision Restrictions may also apply if the site is located within a legal subdivision bound by subdivision indentures and restrictions.

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