FAQs

What is the cost to drill a well?

~$26 per foot- PVC pipping

~$51 per foot- Steel casing

This is the average cost in Northern California, although you will find the pricing to be consistent with the national average. Wondering what qualifies the need between pvc & steel? The level of difficulty in drilling into your soil. If there isn’t clay or pockets of gravel, than pvc pipping should do the trick.

What is the cost to install a septic system?

A three- or four-bedroom house typically requires a 1,000-gallon septic tank, and the cost for the tank and installation averages between $8,000 and $15,000. For a house with five or more bedrooms, you'll most likely want a 1,500-gallon tank, and that will cost $15,000 to $25,000.

What is the importance of zoning?

Zoning of your property determines the allowable usage of that parcel. Not every state or even county will be the same, some investigation is required to understand the limitations of your off-griding ventures. Resources to check are as follows:

  • Local zoning codes

  • States / county level water and sanitation requirements

  • Community nuisance laws

  • State and federal environmental regulations

  • Local building codes

  • Municipal codes if any

  • Property covenants if any

What is a Forest Service Conversion?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Curabitur dignissim neque metus, non porttitor purus cursus non. In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Duis faucibus lacus sed nulla congue congue. Morbi a ligula lobortis, maximus orci in, egestas dui. Duis fringilla ut nunc vitae vulputate.

What is a Timber Harvest Plan?

Here, in California when you want to harvest timber on your property it is required that you apply for The Timber Harvesting Plan (THP). This is an environmental review, documents submitted to CAL FIRE outlining the timber to be harvested, how it will be harvested, and the steps to prevent damage to the environment. THPs are prepared by Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) who are licensed to prepare these comprehensive, detailed plans. The landowner must replant the area according to the Forest Practice Rules requirements.

How can I find good soil on my property?

Take a look at the trees around you and their leaves. When surveying your property one easy way to understand the quality of the dirt under your feet surprisingly, is to look up. For example, if you notice big oak trees with large, healthy leaves it’s a good indicator that the surrounding area contains good quality soil. On the other hand, if the trees appear to be smaller with leaves small in size you may want to keep walking around for another spot to dig.

What are Solar Easements?

Solar easements give solar system owners the right to negotiate with neighbors for access to unobstructed sunlight on their solar systems, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). “Solar easements are important in ensuring that a homeowner’s solar panel system is producing optimal levels of electricity. Shade plays a large role in solar electricity production, and easements protect [homeowners] against that happening,” says Ken Pedotto, CEO of Solar Simplified. A solar easement is viewed as a negative easement because it prohibits property owners from using their property in a way that prevents sun from reaching a solar energy system on a neighboring property.

What is a Conservation Easement?

A Conservation Easement is a voluntary and legal agreement that limits the use of the land (permanently) in order to protect its conservation values. In other words, it’s an option to protect a property for future generations.

What is Owner Financing or OWC?

Owner Financing is an agreement in which a seller agrees to accept payment instalments, directly from the buyer, instead of having the buyer obtain a loan from a bank.

What is an Opportunity Zone?

“Opportunity Zones” are suburban, urban and rural areas that are identified by the government as underdeveloped land that allow you to use the profit you make from the sale as “Capital Gain” and you can use to reinvest into other property developments located in OZ’s for a tax reduction.