Buying a block of land in Mackay when you want to build a new home is not as simple as looking at the price. There are often hidden costs that you need to take into account. There could also be factors that stop you from building the home you want. While exploring these challenges can seem overwhelming, having professional advice will give you peace of mind.
In this post, we look at some of the extra costs you could face when you buy land and build a home in Mackay. These are rarely fixed rates, so it's always a good idea to talk to a builder in Mackay about exactly how much you should expect to pay.
What’s below the surface can soon add cost to your land purchase and make your new home more expensive.
Factor #1: Rocks
Before a builder in Mackay or any construction company will give you a fixed quote for a build, they will need to do a soil test. A basic soil test should cost somewhere under $500. If the test results reveal a rock bed under your block, there may be extra costs added for the rock extraction. The test also determines the density (or compaction) of the soil to see if additional concrete piers are required.
Large established trees on your block of land could become dangerous and expensive to remove.
Factor #2: Trees
The location of existing trees may play a significant role in your decision to purchase a block of land in Mackay. While trees are beautiful and can bring shade to the backyard, it can also pose a danger in severe weather conditions.
Removing trees is no easy task and can incur additional costs of penalties for illegal removal of native trees, so plan accordingly. Even trees that have previously been removed from site leave a root bed that requires that additional 'piering' (deeper concrete pylons).
Just because there’s no trees on a block doesn’t mean there aren’t roots to complicate your build.
At the end of the day, you can not accurately estimate the hidden extra costs of buying a block or building a house on your own. That’s why the best place to start is talking with a reliable builder in Mackay and the land expert (Adam) at Esprit Constructions.
