David and Lisa, I've been following your discussion threads for months in preparation for starting my own house. You have both provided a wealth of information, insight, and inspiration. Thanks for all of the time and effort that you put into this forum. Del in Norcross, GA

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Lot Clearing

Posted to NC-Newbie by Libby in Boone, NC on 3/10/2009 6:04:59 PM

I spent some time looking over this website.  Lots to see.  I figured this is a good resource for data and feedback from those that are way ahead of me in the process of building their own home. 

So... I have my land and am nervously getting ready to clear the spot for the house.  It is a wooded lot and I started putting the breaks on before the grader was given the go ahead.  I love trees and plants and wasn't really sure what I had on my lot.  I called a few landscape guys and paid them to really walk the land and bring me up to speed on the trees and brush.  I was so glad I spent the time learning more about my land. 

I feel much more certain about what I am going to clear.  It really helps to know your trees.  I learned about diseased trees that were either dead or dying... so if I could shift my driveway one way or the other, why not save a healthy tree and take out the one that won't make it in the long run?  Big difference. 

I think a grader, by nature of what they do, are kind of like a fork lift operator or mail service that tosses your valuables around like Jim Carrey in The Cable Guy -- kicking the box down the hall.