Costs of developing land

[walnutgrove]

Can anyone give me a ball park figure of the total costs associated with installing electric service, sewer, phone, and well in Texas. I know there are a ton of variables but an estimate would be nice. I'm thinking about $5,000- $7,500 for sewer, $3,500 - $5,000 for electric, $5,000 - $6,000 for well, and clueless about phone. Does that sound right? I have called many different companies to try to find out but they only tell me once I've purchased the land then they can tell me exact figure. Thank you for any information.

[FourDeuce]

It does depend on the property involved. For the electric service, for instance, in some areas(like ours) the power company runs the first 1/4 mile of power line from their lines for free, so if you're that close to the existing lines it won't cost you anything to connect(other than YOUR costs, like meter loop, etc.).

[SteveD(TX)]

There is no way possible that we can give you even a ball park estimate on that. It depends entirely on your land, where the existing utilities are, how much you local utility co. charges to tie on, etc.. Wells can cost anywhere from $3,000 up to $20,000. Septic tanks can run between $1,500 and $8,500, and hooking up to existing public utilities can be almost anything. From $0 to $not worth it.

[amwitched]

We had to pay the electric co-op almost $700 just to establish service (only one electric company-no choice), the electrician to run and hook up the lines from the pole was over $600, the water meter was right around $2000, and we paid another guy to clear the land, run a driveway, run water lines, install my septic and hook the MH up to that system - He charged $7000. We also paid $1000 to move the MH to the property.

It's alot of money.

Of course, if you don't need to do it all at once then you can spread out the cost.

[walnutgrove]

Thanks so much for all the replys !!!! Guess I'll plan for $20,000 and hope for the best. Thanks again

[Junkmanme]

Better figure more than $20,000.00.

My well cost $15,000.00 at 500 feet deep.

If you have to pay for electric lines, power poles, etc. YOU will be AMAZED at the cost!

Those 2 things will put you well over your $20,000.00 estimate, in my opinion.

It IS "Property Specific" and can vary tremendously within 1/8 mile, in my opinion.

just my 2 pesos worth........Hope this helps you "check-out" the property BEFOREyou make a purchase offer!

Good Luck, it can be done....just be very careful!
Bruce

[kasilofhome]

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[kasilofhome]

I know that it is Alaska but my ele to my house was $22,000. less than 800 feet to the box from the box to the house another 2,000 well 80 feet 3,000 hco hook up to house 2,500.

Freebies for me driveway and D.E.C approved septic system inc. all dirt work (I love my neighbors and community!!!!!!!!---Well, I did raise turkeys and everyone has eggs when ever they want.)

[Pink_Carnation]

Septic here runs $20,000 alone. The cost is mostly due to the county requirements though. Talk to local people about the costs of each to get the best rough estimate you can.

[donsgal]

Originally Posted by FourDeuce

It does depend on the property involved. For the electric service, for instance, in some areas(like ours) the power company runs the first 1/4 mile of power line from their lines for free, so if you're that close to the existing lines it won't cost you anything to connect(other than YOUR costs, like meter loop, etc.).

In Colorado they will charge you $12,000 for 1/4 mile. Aren't you glad you live where you live and not there? (I am, for more reasons that just electricty.).

Donsgal

[FourDeuce]

Yep, I lived in Colorado for 4 years. Nice place to visit, but when I was deciding where I wanted to settle down, it wasn't anywhere on my list.

Back to the thread question. The power company had to put in 2 new poles and run line to my place. Cost to me, 0.