After all that weighing of options, things took a turn. To see if the mulching method was cost-effective, we got a bid from a septic guy who also does stump clearing. It turned out it wouldn't be a good idea to have the guy mulch and then have to clear the septic area and house site of stumps, so my septic guy was going to bid on clearing the whole site down to the dirt. He said if I could get someone to clear the trees (for pulp) then his clearing bid would be lower because he wouldn't have to haul all those logs. I call a mulch company to see if they will buy the trees, the owner comes out and gives me a competitive price on clearing the whole lot. I like this option because he will be careful for the surrounding trees, has the equipment to get the job done, and can do it early next week. yay! So my next entry will have pictures of the clearing.
In all this, we've decided to postpone the septic installation, because the bids are coming in high and Rob is going to explore doing it himself. Unless we can get a better price from someone. So now I'm taking bids on the foundation, trying to stay one step ahead...
The really good news is that I get to pick up my two pygmy goats this weekend. That's some happiness!
3 comments:
Was missing allot of your blog. I landed back at the septic page. Well just to say I glad you got a sense of humour with this. At least the captions. Never heard anywhere or anyhow that someone can drain a pond off your site. You bought it with a pond then it is grandfathered in. On the other hand it may of been subdivided with the pond unbeknown to the government and slipped through. Retention ponds are actually required in some instances. I like you house pick. Assume it is final from what I read. Just one thought. I have had plans approved by engeneers and inspectors. Go to build it and they pull out the book again. They will rock your world when you are a new builder. Myself, I like a good debate with them.. OK Good luck.. Joe
What I know about foundations.... Superiorwalls.com This is not in your books. They have this prefabbed foundation that already meets the insulation requirements, no footer required. (just b2 gravel) and you do not have to finish the basement. All for around 15 G's. I have never been able to beat this price. They will send you neet stuff and all you send them is a out line of your basement. Now you can get a bit busy with them and run up the price. But if you are still in the foundation stage, you will be suprised by what you find out. OK.. Later, keep up the good work.. BTW. I can just send email if you rather me not write this kind of stuff here? best e-mail for me is larkin_enterprise@yahoo.com
Joe, I just found your comments! Thanks for the input. I'll show them to Rob. And yes, keep posting them as comments.
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