Site Work Included With Every Hart Homes Build in Morganton, NC
Hart Homes does its own site work for the homes we build in Morganton and across Burke County. Our crew clears the land, grades the lot, digs and pours the footers, installs the septic tank and comes back at the end for the final grade and landscaping. That is a big part of how we keep your build on schedule.
We only do this work on homes we build. We do not offer land clearing, grading or septic as separate services.
- CrewOur own crew does the site work
- SepticDillon holds a septic license
- ScopeWe only do this work on homes we build.
Why We Do Our Own Site Work
Many builders hire out the dirt work. Then they wait on the grading company. Then they wait on the septic company. Every handoff is a chance for the schedule to slip.
"We're the only people that do a lot of stuff in-house," Dillon says. "So we can really control the timeline and also keep the costs somewhat down."
What Site Work Is Included in Your Build
- Land clearing
- Grading the building pad and yard
- Digging and pouring footers
- Septic tank installation
- Final grade
- Grass
- Walkways
- Mulch and plants
- Small retaining walls
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Site Prep
Land Clearing
Wooded lots are common around Burke County. Before anything else happens, the trees, brush and stumps have to come out where the house, septic and driveway will go. Our crew does that.
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Site Prep
Grading Flat and Steep Lots
Some lots are flat. Some are steep. The slope is one of the biggest things that changes the cost of a new home. A steep lot needs more grading, and sometimes a retaining wall, to give the house a level, well-drained place to sit.
We look at the slope during the free site visit so the price you get already accounts for it.
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Footers
Footers
Footers carry the weight of your home. Our crew digs and pours them so they are ready when the house is built or set.
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Septic
Septic Installation
Most homes outside town need a septic system. Dillon holds a septic license, and our crew installs the septic tank as part of your build.
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Driveways
Driveways
Gravel driveways are standard. Asphalt paving is available, but it gets expensive depending on how long the driveway is. We will tell you the difference before you choose.
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Landscaping
Final Grade and Landscaping
When the house is done, our crew comes back to finish the yard. That means the final grade, so water drains away from the home, plus grass, a walkway, mulch and plants. You move into a finished home, not a mud lot.
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Landscaping
Small Retaining Walls
On sloped lots, a small retaining wall can hold back soil and make the yard usable. We build these as part of the landscaping when your lot needs one.
How Site Work Fits Into Your Build
- 01Clearing and grading. Our crew gets the lot ready.
- 02Footers. We dig and pour them.
- 03Building the home. Our team builds or sets the house.
- 04Septic and final grade. Our crew comes back.
- 05Landscaping. Grass, walkway, mulch and plants.
How Site Work Affects the Price of Your Home
Site work is part of the price of your home, and it depends on the lot. We price it after we have seen your lot. Things that change the cost:
- How much clearing is needed
- Slope and amount of grading
- Septic needs
- Driveway length and material
- Retaining walls
- Amount of landscaping
We look at all of this during the free site visit.
Why Homeowners Choose Hart Homes
Our own crew does the site work
Dillon holds general contractor, mechanical, electrical and septic licenses
Better control of the schedule
Costs kept down by doing the work ourselves
NC General Contractor #105583
One-year builder warranty on every home
Site Work for Homes We Build Across Burke County
Site work is included with every home we build in Morganton, Valdese, Drexel, Glen Alpine, Nebo and nearby communities within about 20 miles of our office.
Do you clear and grade the land yourselves?
Yes, for every home we build. Our own crew does it. We do not offer clearing or grading on its own.
Do you install septic systems?
Yes, as part of every home we build. Dillon holds a septic license and our crew installs the septic tank. We do not install septic as a separate service.
Can you build on a steep lot?
Usually, yes. Steep lots need more grading and cost more to prepare. We check during the site visit.
Do you pave driveways?
Gravel is standard. Asphalt is available, and the cost depends on the length.
Is landscaping included?
Final grade, grass, a walkway, mulch and plants are part of how we finish a home.
Get a Free Quote on Your New Home
Not sure what your land needs? We will come out and look. Call (828) 413-0842 or send a request, and Dillon will set up a free site visit.
- Free quotes: at our office, over the phone or on Zoom
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Free quotes: at our office, over the phone or on Zoom