Key takeaways
- Confirm utilities, septic or sewer, and access before buying.
- Review survey, setbacks, easements and covenants.
- Ask about slope, drainage and soil conditions.
- Have a builder review the lot before closing.
A beautiful lot can hide expensive problems. Ask these questions before you buy.
- Utilities. Is water and sewer available, or will you need a well and septic?
- Access. Is there a legal, buildable driveway?
- Setbacks and easements. Where can the house actually sit?
- Covenants. Are there design guidelines or minimum sizes?
- Slope and drainage. How will water move across the site?
- Soil and rock. Do you know what is below the surface?
Get a builder involved early
A quick feasibility review can reveal costs that are invisible in the listing. We are happy to walk lots with you before closing.