Land Clearing and Development Costs
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Land Buyers Beware! Hidden Costs! You will be surprised...mistakes? Successes?
What happens here
The speaker advises that the initial land purchase is the 'cheap part'; the real expense comes from clearing and developing the land. He recounts his property being heavily wooded and needing extensive clearing. Before buying land, especially overgrown plots, obtain quotes from professionals for clearing costs. This will prevent underestimating the work and financial burden. He highlights the cost of clearing 110 acres at about $800 per acre, partially offset by cutting timber, which itself requires separate evaluation.
Goal: Accurately estimate the costs associated with clearing and preparing undeveloped land.
Tools and materials
- Chainsaw Husqvarna — Cutting down trees and clearing brush (shown in video)
- Dump Truck N/A — Hauling away cleared brush and debris
- Heavy Machinery — Clearing large tracts of land and moving debris
- USDA Forest Service Office N/A — Obtaining advice on timber cruising and land management