So the architect sent us three drafts of the first floor. I printed them out, though unfortunately on a single sheet of A4 paper a lot of the detail (read: fine print) was hard to read. Dawn looked at one and had several comments, unfortunately, but I don't think she noticed there were subtle differences in all three.
We also had a list of 4 or 5 questions to answer, such as garage doors--front or side. We'll get those ironed out, but Dawn has some much more specific feedback that I do.
Also we got an estimate from the surveyor. It will be "roughly $2,000" for the survey, so it's probably based on acreage more than anything. We know some of the property markers are already there, but I guess that doesn't matter much.
The surveyor mentioned also that he has some experience with land in that area, and that he knows some property owners around there have had problems perking. That means more money, potentially, if we have to keep poking around. Further back, the further the power has to go, more area to clear, more to gravel for the driveway, etc.
Current Costs
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Building Your Own Home For Dummies - $19.95
Perk test - $350
Survey - tbd (estimated at $2000)
Plat - tbd
