Mar 31, 2026
Tilson Live! Preparing Your Land for Building a New Home - March 31, 2026
Build On Your Land, Live Seminars
Are you ready to take the first step toward building your dream home? In this week’s Tilson Live! episode, join Eric, Dawn, and special guest John McIntyre (Site Evaluation Manager) as they walk you through everything you need to know about preparing your land for construction.
We understand that preparing your property for construction is a significant milestone, and Tilson Homes is dedicated to making your homebuilding journey seamless and fulfilling. Our process goes beyond building your home, it reflects our commitment to guiding and supporting you every step of the way.
In this video, John shares his extensive expertise to help you navigate the entire site evaluation process. We cover all the essentials, from understanding your pre-construction responsibilities and key land development tips to planning your utilities setup for water, power, and septic systems. Whether you are looking to build near Austin, Houston, Waco, Dallas, Fort Worth, or in more rural parts of Texas, we are here to be your dependable partner throughout the entire journey.
Seminar Notes:
- 00:00 Intro Video
- 00:55 Welcome & Introductions
- 03:50 John McIntyre, Site Evaluation Manager
- 02:55 Topic: Site Preparation
- 06:32 How to Determine Cost to Build Per County
- 10:20 Site Preparation Presentation Begins
- 11:22 Pre-Construction Responsibilities
- 12:55 Important Documents Before You Build
- 17:12 Necessary Utilities: Water, Power, Septic & Gas
- 26:55 Viewer Questions & Comments
- 30:55 About 3rd-Party Inspectors
- 33:25 Questions Regarding Utility Lines
- 36:00 Septic Tank Installation
- 37:40 Appraisal Concerns Addressed
- 41:45 Presentation Continued: Site Access
- 44:10 Site Evaluation, Site Plan, & Site Clearing
- 52:33 Viewer Questions & Comments
- 55:38 Timing of the Site Evaluation
- 57:20 Groundwork Explained
- 1:01:16 Advice About Leveling My Lot
- 1:03:08 Upcoming Events
- 1:03:48 Wrap-Up & Goodbyes
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