Description | Estimating Notes | UOM | Typical Costs/Fees per Unit |
Temporary Occupancy Permit | | Each | $100.00 |
Building Permit | Varies by county/municipality (Delco = $55 + $6 per 100 SF of house, bsmt & garage) | Each | $1,250.00 |
Zoning Permit Bulk | Varies by township - contact yours for actual figures | Each | $250.00 |
Zoning Permit per SF | Varies by township - contact yours for actual figures | SF | $0.20 |
Plumbing/Health Permit | Varies check with your health department | Each | $495.00 |
Architectural Review | Typically required in subdivisions | Each | $150.00 |
County Bonds or other Misc. Fees | Check with your county on specific requirements | Each | $4,000.00 |
Property Insurance | Insurance on property over and above AHH provided builders risk policy | Each | $350.00 |
Plot Plan | Required for most lots - typical fee from surveyor | Each | $200.00 |
Stake Lot for Dig | Usually required in subdivisions - typical fee from surveyor | Each | $350.00 |
Lot Clearing | Varies by lot and tree density - get a quote | Each | $3,000.00 |
Soil Evaluation/Test Holes | Typically requried for all onsite sewage treatment systems | Each | $250.00 |
Septic System - Traditional Leach Field | Unless previously approved, most lots will require a more advanced sustem | Each | $7,000.00 |
Septic System - Aerator Add-On | Helps waste breakdown more quickly reducing size of mound or leach system | Each | $2,000.00 |
Septic System Design/Engineering | Advanced onsite sewage system require engineering designs specific to your lot | Each | $1,200.00 |
Septic System - Mound System | Price increases based on number of bedrooms served and soil quality | Each | $17,000.00 |
Septic System - Mound w/ Drip System | Price increases based on number of bedrooms served and soil quality | Each | $19,000.00 |
Well Drilling | Varies based on depth of well and soil type at aquifer | Each | $4,000.00 |
Water Softening System | Varies widely with system specs and water quality | Each | $1,000.00 |
Water Filtration System | Varies widely with system specs and water quality | Each | $1,000.00 |
Curb Cut | Required for most subdivision lots | LF | $8.50 |
Construction Drive | Includes 6" #2 agregate with 4" #304 agregate | SF | $1.50 |
Concrete Culvert | Typical of 12" culvert 30' long - check with county engineer for sizing | Each | $400.00 |
Maintenance of Drive | Extra gravel or snow removal - varies with length of drive and season | Each | $400.00 |
Silt Fencing/Environmental Protection | Required in some areas to be placed around perimeter of any disturbed soils | LF | $2.75 |
Electric trenching | Distance from entry at house to tranformer location - check with electric company | LF | $2.10 |
Water Lines install | Distance from entry at house to tap location | LF | $4.50 |
Gas Lines install | Distance from entry at house to tap location | LF | $3.50 |
Water Tap Fee | Varies per Locale | Each | $4,000.00 |
Supply & Install Gas Riser & Meter Arm | Separate parts not typically installed by gas utility | Each | $250.00 |
Gas Connection Fee | Connection fee varies | Each | $100.00 |
Temp Heating Costs | Heating your home during construction varies by season and fuel type | Each | $500.00 |
Electrical Connection Fee & Temp Power | Check with utility company - varies widely | Each | $300.00 |
Main Service Disconnect | For dislocated service | Each | $450.00 |
Overhead Electrical Service (masthead, etc.) | Check with electric company - most home will be underground | Each | $350.00 |
Sewer Tap Fee | Varies per Locale | Each | $5,000.00 |
Sewer Tap Inspection Fee | Varies per Locale | Each | $60.00 |
Sewer Trench & Line with Gravel | Distance from entry at house to tap location | LF | $15.00 |
Dirt Trucking | Often required on smaller lots where excavated soils cannot be dispersed - varies widely | Each | $500.00 |
Landscaping Prep Grade | Based on a 1 Acre lot - see landscaper for actual quote | Each | $350.00 |
Landscaping Seeding | 1 Acre = 43,560 SF | SF | $0.20 |
Landscaping Sod | 1 Acre = 43,560 SF | SF | $0.45 |
Downspout Conductors | Undergound conductors connect from each downspout and then run to curb (in subdivision or to daylight for an outlot) | LF | $2.25 |
Cut, Prep & Finish Driveways & Sidewalks | | SF | $ 3.50 |
Post Light | Required in many subdivisions - Circuit, fixture, install | Each | $500.00 |
Mail Box | Typical Cedar Craft subdivision post installed | Each | $120.00 |
Reset Grade Stakes | Required by some counties (Delaware) | Each | $125.00 |
Reshoot Grade | Required by some counties (Delaware) | Each | $100.00 |