Clearing trees from wooded land for new house questions
Wayne Smith
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Comments (20)We have a number of very upscale historic neighborhoods here, where people are buying older tear-downs and building over them. The new homes are so much more functional and desirable to the market, that the value actually comes out higher than the cost of the lot, the demolition expense, and the cost to rebuild. Now, the houses that are being torn down are 1960-1970 "executive" homes, that were dropped in amongst 1920-1930 mansions, and the new homes are built to the size and scale of the 20's-30's homes. Then again, in my own neighborhood of smaller historic bungalow homes built in the 30's, someone bought a lot, built a 3-story monstrosity over it, and can't get out of that house to save their lives. The market didn't support it. Talk to professionals in your area. They'll help you with whether your plan in practical....See MoreBuilding new home on raw land in another state, need architect/contra
Comments (21)thank you both for continued comments and suggestions, all good and the house above is quiet stunning. Someone once said that the process of building the home should bring you as much JOY as living in it and we are truly keeping that in mind. The joy of standing on raw land that you own and imagining what your life will be like there is amazing. I have just run into some luck in the process and found out a dear high school friend that I have known almost 40 yrs is building about 5-10 miles from our land. She has provided us with the name of her architect and builder and we are going to go through her house and look at their work as they build. She also knows quiet a few subcontractors in the area and this should help too. Of course we may not like those options but it will be nice to at least get to look at their work and I am definitely going to stop at some neighbors and ask who they used since there are some lovely large homes and ranches in the area that I have admired. And this site has been a god sent because I can visually show my husband what has been in my mind and we can discuss it. Along with this type of forum and the ideabooks, I am in HEAVEN.......THANKS AGAIN...See MoreQuestion about Utility Easements and New Un-neighborly Neighbors
Comments (5)I wish you well, it sounds like an awful ordeal. People can be ridiculous. Hopefully someone can help you out here. Perhaps try to get an agreement that they will put the road that enters onto their property in the center of their property or on the other side, and get them to agree to replanting a 50-100 foot buffer zone between properties that cannot be built upon or cut back again. As well as a monetary reimbursement for use of transformer on your land. If they agree to something like that then have lawyer draw up the proper paperwork and make sure it's pretty ironclad. Otherwise I guess you could be hard nosed about it and make them get electricity to their property from some other side at a huge cost to them, but be sure they cannot take you to court (and win) a case against you. That would be an additional insult, on top of the one they've already given you. Good luck :))...See MoreHand clearing land in Hawaii
Comments (7)Aloha, No worries, but unless your actually on the land and see it you will know what I am describing, it will ruin a lawnmower of any type ;-) I'll get some pics soon. When I use a weed eater( Hawaiian lawnmower) LOL, I have to change the string (industrial type) every 15 minutes. Yes hand clearing land is a labor of love, and this is my little dream I have saved and planned for a long time. It is a slow process but I do a little at a time. I am a very hardy gal, no wimpy here...lol! I am not your typical woman and I really love what I am doing and how I do it. In Hawaii you have to hand clear land for the sole purpose to not ruin the Aina. If I bulldozed it and laid it flat it would be like every other haole here and that's not me. I will not bulldoze down the Monkey pod, Koa, Ohias, Coconut trees etc; I am not cookie cutter person, my home will look interesting and be unique from and Artistic standpoint. I neither get offended nor annoyed by anyone. I am here to get advice and help, be it constructive criticism or kudos. Mahalo Nui Loa....See MoreWayne Smith
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