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Post by Kathy on Sept 5, 2006 17:09:42 GMT -5
Let's start building a homestead on raw land that is fairly well treed with only a few small clearings.  After clearing, culverting and stoning a driveway what comes next? Do people choose the location of the house first then work on installing the septic sytem or is it the reverse-septic first then foundation? This is assuming that the land perked so location is not an issue & there are no building codes/permits needed beyond doing the electric up to the uniform electrical code of the State. Also where in the time line does drilling the well happen-before or after the septic?  |
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Post by bergere on Sept 5, 2006 18:25:57 GMT -5
If it doesn't have a Well yet,, that is the first thing you would want to do. Most impotant too, imho. That way they will know where to safely put the Septic as not to pollute the Well.
Then Septic and house....to be able to get plans and permits for the septic you will need to know how many bedrooms and where the house will sit.....along with an area that will perk.
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Post by bbird on Sept 6, 2006 1:02:00 GMT -5
I'd check to see where the perks come out at. Around here it's wise to always get a perk test first to even see if it's buildable for you. Some lands require above ground septics that can break a land deal because they cost so darn much.
Then put your well in.
On this property that we have the well is 500 feet away from the house. The seller put it in before we bought it as a selling point. We would have put it closer to the house because it cost more in pump size, holding tank placement and size to pump all the water uphill.
I'd also visit the county office and look to see what the neighbors have. It's open to the public to know what kind of septic people have, how deep their wells are, ect. That would give you an idea what you are up against...if anything.
On a sidenote...I just found out the other day that if a neighbor drills a well and taps into your underground water there is nothing you can do. Happened to my mom....she wasn't happy.
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Post by dlangland on Sept 6, 2006 12:20:19 GMT -5
I'd be sure to check to see if open-burning is allowed in the area. I don't know how people survive without it. I am not just talking trash, I am talking debris, but maybe at a new place you don't have much.  Deb |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 18:18:39 GMT -5
Well I guess I'm off to a bad start. I put in the driveway, then electric to an existing barn. Next I put in the mobile and water lines. Still have the propane and septic to go. Hope the ground perks.
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Post by Kathy on Dec 18, 2006 19:02:05 GMT -5
Well I guess I'm off to a bad start. I put in the driveway, then electric to an existing barn. Next I put in the mobile and water lines. Still have the propane and septic to go. Hope the ground perks. Is your land in Ohio? I think most of OH perks from what I remember-I'm from MI. ;D You can do a pre-perk test. Dig a hole 2' deep and pour water in to fill it. If the water absorbs within I think it's 25 mins your land perks. I may be off on the time but the hole and filling it with water is accurate. I'll check on that perk time.  Now in some of the rocky southern areas as well as swampy places-there's large sections that just won't perk.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2006 19:26:16 GMT -5
Perk means that the water absorbs? So that the water will absorb from the septic?
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Post by Kathy on Dec 18, 2006 20:34:18 GMT -5
Perk means that the water absorbs? So that the water will absorb from the septic? Yes, perking is about the ability of the land to drain efficiently. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2006 19:26:50 GMT -5
Yes, its in Ohio, I'm just not sure it perks well enough. Liquid disappears pretty quickly in the outhouse.
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Post by dirty on Dec 30, 2006 11:39:24 GMT -5
now that I've seen your chainsaw pictures this thread makes more sense to me. my advise plan plan plan. things that come to mind are
draw it out on graph paper, roughly to scale keeping in mind north/south directions.
off the top of my head.
- i would try to orientate the driveway with the power lines/underground? to limit distance-cost. keep in mind that the power company will show up every once in awhile to trim trees back. they might as well use the driveway otherwise they will have to cut through the woods.
- make sure you place the septic where the pump truck can get to it and where no one will drive over th leech field. around here the well has to be at least 50' away from the septic system.
- make double sure you know where you want your wood pile. you'll be generating lots of wood right away. you don't want to ever have to move it twice.
- if you are having a well drilled, they will give you some insite into where to place the well. keep in mind the pump won't work until you have power.
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