The phrase ‘site evaluation’ comes up a lot in new home construction. But what does it really mean? And how does it apply to you?
Good questions.
Site Evaluation is what we do when we look at your property and how your new home might be located on the land best.
Every jurisdiction will have varying rules and regulations regarding zoning rules (what you can build and where you can build it)—but there are some very common site considerations that must be addressed on every lot, regardless of location. Having a good understanding of your own land begins with a Title Report from a Title Company—if you’ve just purchased your land, this was included in your closing documents. These pages will clearly explain zoning, land use, and any CCR’s that accompany your land purchase.
You can also stop by your city or county building department. Simply asking them for guidelines for your future construction process is a great first step and terrifically helpful for planning purposes.
Did you know that Adair Homes offers a free site evaluation with an Adair Homes Construction Superintendent? We’ll walk the lot with you and explore the possibilities. What are we going to be looking at?
After your site evaluation, you’ll need permission from your local government to build a home on your property. Be aware: there is no ‘one’ permit for building. There are many permits, one for each step of the building process. After you receive a permit to do a portion of your construction build, an inspector will come and ensure that the work completed is done correctly, and to code. Then, you’ll have the go-ahead to get the next permit, and so on, until a Final Inspection is completed at the end of your build.
A list of applicable permits is available at your city or county building department. Adair Homes is also more than willing to help you understand what permits are required at each stage of the building process.
Tackle utilities next. Power and water will need to come to your home site. The Adair Homes' construction services department has great relationships with excavators, well drillers, septic installers, and others that can help provide written bids. This way, once you begin construction, you will know that you've done all the work necessary to make your project a success.
Your Site Evaluation will help prepare your home construction project for success. Do you have any questions? Your Home Ownership Counselor is the best resource. They will understand your lot, your future home, and all the steps required to go from dreams to reality. The most important thing to remember is this: Ask Questions. Our lines are open and we can’t wait to talk to you about your future forever home.
With 53-plus years in the industry, Adair’s long-term commitment to treating each customer with honesty, integrity, and respect has paid off, 22,000 customers strong and counting.
At Adair Homes, our mission states: it is our privilege to build our customers the home they have always dreamed of. We believe in providing the greatest value for our customer’s dollar and finding innovative ways to value engineer homes. We believe that we can offer an outstanding customer experience that is both enjoyable and rewarding—and offer this one-of-a-kind customer experience as the largest on-your-lot builder in the West. For more info, get in touch with us here or call 1-844-518-7072.