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Plan my land

Answer 5 quick questions. Get the usual order of work, the trades you'll need, rough cost ranges from published sources, and what to ask your county.

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Step 1 of 5

1. What's the goal for this land?

How-to: Plan my land wizard (2 to 3 min)

The usual order of raw land work

  1. Clear the landTrees, brush, stumps
  2. Excavate & drivewayPad, drainage, gravel drive
  3. Power to the landService run, poles, panel
  4. SepticPerc test, permit, install
  5. Water wellDrill, pump, test
  6. Water lines & hookupsWell to house, hydrants, septic tie-in
  7. PondDig, dam, stock
  8. Pole barnShop, garage, storage
  9. Storm shelterShelter or safe room

A common order, not a rule. Early soil read: the free USDA Web Soil Survey (not a perc test). For flood zones, wetlands, and nearby well records too, see Know your land. Paying for it: grants and cost-share.