What is Site Work?

In preparing a site, multiple processes need to be coordinated and completed before construction can begin. With decades of experience gained from building one custom home at a time, you can rest assured that Classic Homes has encountered and addressed almost every potential issue that could delay construction.

A photo of a custom Avenel model in gray James Hardie shingle and plank, with white windows and trim on a homesite with seed and straw.

Site work for new home construction includes everything necessary to prepare your lot for construction and approval by inspectors. That process includes site engineering, permit development and applications, vendors’ scope-of-work and bid management and fee payments to the County and utility companies.

Sitework Expenses

Civil Engineering
- Development of Site, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management plans
- Boundary & Topographic Survey
- Construction Stakeouts
- Geotechnical testing and analysis
Grading, Sediment Control, Landscaping
- Lot clearing
- Rough and fine grading
- Sediment control measures
- Storm water management systems
- Construction entrance
- Seeding of lot

Site Maintenance
- Street sweeping
- Maintain construction entrance
- Silt fence
- Winter control maintenance
Utility Disconnection and Demolition
- Disconnection of public water and sewer
- Disconnection of power, gas, cable
- Razing existing structure(s)
- Permits
  - Permits (right of way, sediment control, demo, building permit)
  - Permit application and management

Utility Connection
- Hook up of public water and sewer
- New tap for water and sewer if required
- Utility SDCs (system development charges)
- New electric connection
- Reconnection of existing gas line
- Temporary electric (tear downs only)
Miscellaneous Site Work Tasks
- Sidewalk replacement or repair
- Asphalt or concrete driveway and apron
- Dirt hauling, in or out

An aerial of a lot on Hempstead Dr in Bethesda, showing the site outline and house placement.

Choosing the Right Lot

The home site you select will have a big impact on the scope of site work required. While it may feel like there are an overwhelming number of factors to consider, our experts can help you choose a lot, estimate the approximate site work costs, and identify any potential issues.

Learn More: What to Look For When Buying Land

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