Clearing land for my building and yes more math problems

[1930]

I appreciate all the response, Ive tried that Marion County map deal but cant seem to figure out what all can be done with it and how to do it

I do appreciate the fact that now I know there is 16 feet of elevation, its funny cause when I started with all the trees I knew there was some elevation but now with alot of the trees gone it really sticks out.

I am gonna start at the very least making some detailed sketches of the progress Im making and ideas that I think of so I can make adjustments as I go.

Just to try and answer a few questions Quote:

Is this the main house or is that coming later ? Its gonna be a barndomnium, google has lots of info
Is there a view or a breeze you would like to capture ? Id like to capture and see nothing but the trees that Ive left standing
Is there a wet spot or a rocky spot you would be better to avoid ? No wet spots and nothing but sand
Is there a sunny spot where solar panels will work better ? Its all sunny, its like a desert
How far do you need to bring power in ? Extra poles are expensive . Thankfully not far. Back in 1982 the guy that own the 65 acres behind me was planning on building I guess so he had a line brought in on the property next to me
Is a long driveway going to be expensive ? Not sure what Im gonna use. Its a dirt road unfortunately coming in so I dont see the point of having asphalt poured
Do the neighbors kids have dirt bikes and barking dogs etc etc . I am hoping not!

 

[1930]

Im gonna post some pict

 

[Rmart30]

I have <7 acres. And during the growing months I can not see the neighbors. But during winter I can. I have planted 6 cedar trees. They are just beginning to do the job after 5 years.

I have 10 acres and that is the way mine is.
I chose to build in the center of mine as much as possible but I cleaned out a lot more area than the OP is talking about. I didnt want any trees close enough to my house to fall on it, and , no roots close enough to mess with foundation or septic.
On the borders I will use giant green thuja, or holly bushes that will grow to 10+ ft tall for some privacy barrier. The Thuja grow pretty fast and will live longer than leland cypress.

 

[ovrszd]

Trees within 20ft of a structure are a hazard.

 

[1930]

Ive made some progress this weekend to clear the area where I plan to build.

Its up the hill of the property, just about the area where the land even out. Hard to see how much of a slope there is but this is looking down.

Im amazed at the work the tractor has done for me, I would not have been able to do the work I have done without it in this amount of time.

The oak stumps are pretty easy to remove, the small pine are easy as well, the large pine will be another thing. Havent quite decided how Im gonna deal with them yet.

 

[1930]

I put the car there just for reference of size, this brush/wood pile is compacted. There are easily 200 trees that Ive removed and dragged toward the front of the property with my Kubota and grapple.

Havent yet figured out what Im gonna do with the mess either, Its gotta go.

Ive called around and some people will come out with a big dumpster and haul it away, Im guessing that its gonna cost me north of a thousand bucks to have it done

 

[1930]

Where would I find a synopsis of the steps I should consider when it comes to land clearing for a new home.

Example: the land isnt stupid sloped but there is some slope, ........I dont understand or know if that has to be corrected before building? Maybe they just sink the rear portion of the foundation a little further in the ground so that the front of the foundation balances out?

Maybe I need to consider that instead material has to be brought in so that the land is leveled ( or relatively level to allow drainage )

If material is brought in than what material is that......my current soil is sand mixed with sand and then topped of with more sand....so would the same sand be used?

Ive been told that once I have completely cleared the land someone with a root rake or a grapple with a larger tractor than I have has to clear the earth of all roots, I understand why this might be done assuming this is the case but if the land has to be filled anyway than does the roots have to be cleared anyway?

Ive pushed alot of Oak trees over, theres a big ball at the bottom but I know there are a ton of roots still left in the soil.

 

[ovrszd]

Wow, you've made a lot of progress. Vastly exceeded 1/10 acre.

Hate it for you to pay someone to haul off brush debris. Is there a reason you can't burn it, then haul off remnants?

Thanks for the update.

 

[1930]

Wow, you've made a lot of progress. Vastly exceeded 1/10 acre.

Hate it for you to pay someone to haul off brush debris. Is there a reason you can't burn it, then haul off remnants?

Thanks for the update.

Yes the 5 acres was almost wooded enough to say heavily wooded. Little sunlight came thru in most places so at least no brush growing, just trees.

I hate to pay someone to haul the stuff away, burning would be a huge undertaking and I dont want to chance a brush fire. I think Im gonna let it sit for some time, see how it settles after a year and then go from there.

 

[tradosaurus]

This was the only way I could get privacy. Plenty of trees and house almost in center.

Moved from neighborhood because of idiot neighbors. The only way I would ever move into a neighborhood is with a draconian HOA.