Is it necessary to inspect property lots?

If you are purchasing a lot to build on it is prudent to get a Geotechnical Engineers Report. It is most often a requirement when you apply for a building permit, anyway.

A Geo-Tech report evaluates the type of soil on the lot. If its clay (and it often is) then there is a certain standard of water drainage design that must be used in the homes construction. If the soil is found to be fill then chances are the fill from the footing excavation will have to be hauled away and replaced with compactable material. While this is not difficult to do, it can be expensive.

If solid rock is found this results in both blasting and hauling costs. Again it could mean thousands of dollars of expense.
 
In most subdivisions these factors are known and the asking prices reflect the shortcomings of the lots. This doesn't lessen your need to know exactly what expenses lie ahead of you before making a final commitment to purchase the lot.

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