Lot Inspection

So we've made some progress since my last post...

1. We put our townhouse on the market FSBO and accepted an offer!  Since then it's been inspected, and someone is coming to assess it in a few days.  We put a hold on a storage facility in Zelienople, and we're anticipating closing on the townhouse mid to late July.  Then it'll be living with the in-laws until our new house is completed.  Fortunately things are moving right along with Wayne, too.

2. We've done quite a bit of work since the last time I posted.  We've been busy getting quotes for an excavator, well digger, and surveyor.  I love that we can pick who we want!  Some people might find this to be a lot of work that they'd rather their builder do, but not me; I love shopping around, price comparing, and checking out sub-contractors' ratings and references before choosing who to go with.  We are thrilled with who we chose!

Well: Haefner Drilling (724) 935-2888 They do cable tool drilling which costs a little more upfront, but is the best quality well you can dig.  It is more likely to find water at lower depths, and it's easier to maintain down the road.  Added bonus- Chuck Haefner's dad came out to our lot with a divining rod to locate the best spot for our well.  So cool! Update- They did an AMAZING job and great customer service!  Updating this one year after we moved in and absolutely NO problems with our water whatsoever!

Survey: Survey Tech (724) 432-3007 They are the most fairly priced in the area by far!

 Excavator: Walsh & Knox (724) 538-4951 They are fairly priced and very experienced with this type of work.  Also, I work with the owner's wife, so I trust them completely! Update- Don't trust someone just because you work with their wife.  We ended up spending over $25,000 on excavator.

3. We also had Penn Power come out during our lot inspection so that everyone is on the same page as far as where the electricity line will run.  We have already applied for temporary and permanent electric, so hopefully things will move right along.  We don't want anything on our part to slow down the process.