Typical costs listed below are provided as a general reference. This is not a price list for American Heritage services. AHH does offer some of the listed services and our prices may differ. The figures are intended to represent a reasonable price for each item that would be typical in the marketplace. Of course, as market conditions change, prices may go up or down dramatically. County fees and requirements often change. AHH always recommends obtaining actual quotes for fees and services when planning your development budget and beforing closing your construction loan.
| Description | Estimating Notes | UOM | Typical Costs/Fees per Unit |
| Temporary Occupancy Permit | Each | $100.00 | |
| Building Permit | Varies by county/municipality (Delco = $55 + $6 per 100 SF of house, bsmt & garage) | Each | $1,250.00 |
| Zoning Permit Bulk | Varies by township - contact yours for actual figures | Each | $250.00 |
| Zoning Permit per SF | Varies by township - contact yours for actual figures | SF | $0.20 |
| Plumbing/Health Permit | Varies check with your health department | Each | $495.00 |
| Architectural Review | Typically required in subdivisions | Each | $150.00 |
| County Bonds or other Misc. Fees | Check with your county on specific requirements | Each | $4,000.00 |
| Property Insurance | Insurance on property over and above AHH provided builders risk policy | Each | $350.00 |
| Plot Plan | Required for most lots - typical fee from surveyor | Each | $200.00 |
| Stake Lot for Dig | Usually required in subdivisions - typical fee from surveyor | Each | $350.00 |
| Lot Clearing | Varies by lot and tree density - get a quote | Each | $3,000.00 |
| Soil Evaluation/Test Holes | Typically requried for all onsite sewage treatment systems | Each | $250.00 |
| Septic System - Traditional Leach Field | Unless previously approved, most lots will require a more advanced sustem | Each | $7,000.00 |
| Septic System - Aerator Add-On | Helps waste breakdown more quickly reducing size of mound or leach system | Each | $2,000.00 |
| Septic System Design/Engineering | Advanced onsite sewage system require engineering designs specific to your lot | Each | $1,200.00 |
| Septic System - Mound System | Price increases based on number of bedrooms served and soil quality | Each | $17,000.00 |
| Septic System - Mound w/ Drip System | Price increases based on number of bedrooms served and soil quality | Each | $19,000.00 |
| Well Drilling | Varies based on depth of well and soil type at aquifer | Each | $4,000.00 |
| Water Softening System | Varies widely with system specs and water quality | Each | $1,000.00 |
| Water Filtration System | Varies widely with system specs and water quality | Each | $1,000.00 |
| Curb Cut | Required for most subdivision lots | LF | $8.50 |
| Construction Drive | Includes 6" #2 agregate with 4" #304 agregate | SF | $1.50 |
| Concrete Culvert | Typical of 12" culvert 30' long - check with county engineer for sizing | Each | $400.00 |
| Maintenance of Drive | Extra gravel or snow removal - varies with length of drive and season | Each | $400.00 |
| Silt Fencing/Environmental Protection | Required in some areas to be placed around perimeter of any disturbed soils | LF | $2.75 |
| Electric trenching | Distance from entry at house to tranformer location - check with electric company | LF | $2.10 |
| Water Lines install | Distance from entry at house to tap location | LF | $4.50 |
| Gas Lines install | Distance from entry at house to tap location | LF | $3.50 |
| Water Tap Fee | Varies per Locale | Each | $4,000.00 |
| Supply & Install Gas Riser & Meter Arm | Separate parts not typically installed by gas utility | Each | $250.00 |
| Gas Connection Fee | Connection fee varies | Each | $100.00 |
| Temp Heating Costs | Heating your home during construction varies by season and fuel type | Each | $500.00 |
| Electrical Connection Fee & Temp Power | Check with utility company - varies widely | Each | $300.00 |
| Main Service Disconnect | For dislocated service | Each | $450.00 |
| Overhead Electrical Service (masthead, etc.) | Check with electric company - most home will be underground | Each | $350.00 |
| Sewer Tap Fee | Varies per Locale | Each | $5,000.00 |
| Sewer Tap Inspection Fee | Varies per Locale | Each | $60.00 |
| Sewer Trench & Line with Gravel | Distance from entry at house to tap location | LF | $15.00 |
| Dirt Trucking | Often required on smaller lots where excavated soils cannot be dispersed - varies widely | Each | $500.00 |
| Landscaping Prep Grade | Based on a 1 Acre lot - see landscaper for actual quote | Each | $350.00 |
| Landscaping Seeding | 1 Acre = 43,560 SF | SF | $0.20 |
| Landscaping Sod | 1 Acre = 43,560 SF | SF | $0.45 |
| Downspout Conductors | Undergound conductors connect from each downspout and then run to curb (in subdivision or to daylight for an outlot) | LF | $2.25 |
| Cut, Prep & Finish Driveways & Sidewalks | SF | $ 3.50 | |
| Post Light | Required in many subdivisions - Circuit, fixture, install | Each | $500.00 |
| Mail Box | Typical Cedar Craft subdivision post installed | Each | $120.00 |
| Reset Grade Stakes | Required by some counties (Delaware) | Each | $125.00 |
| Reshoot Grade | Required by some counties (Delaware) | Each | $100.00 |
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