BG,
I built:(While posting on pigington’s for the most part)
1488 sqft raise foundation, which I tore down and stuck in 10 large dumpsters because a neighbor ruined it by setting it on fire.(Please don’t ask or blame the victim)
2280 raised foundation.
679 on slab
several decks/patios retaining wall,fences ect.
2 electrical services
2 septic systems.
1 detached garage
Well and storage system(well drilled by others)
2 pump houses.
Chicken coop.
I didn’t do evey single thing but most of it, both by man hours and dollar value of labor. More by dollar value of total labor, because I did almost all the high cost things(and too much of the low cost stuff).
The original certificate of compliance was enough to get started w/o easements, which I finally bought two years ago. I now have access from the front and back of the 20 acres.
I have a neighbor who is talking about building with my help on an amazing but difficult lot. Honestly, I think the idea is nuts.