Site Evaluations

Below The Surface

When buying property, make sure to do your homework

At first glance, a piece of property may look like the perfect site for your business. There’s enough room for the initial construction and even future expansion. It’s close to vendors, partners, or supply routes. Without a doubt – this location can’t be beaten.

We hope you’re right. But with the myriad of zoning laws, codes, and permitting that goes into every construction project, it’s important to make sure your business is even allowed to operate in that area. If it is, improvements need to made before construction can begin? Are there easements to be considered? What about existing infrastructure?

Even the land itself can be an issue. In order for your project to be successful, what kind of improvements need to be made and at what cost. This could be the makeup of the soil, how much excavation will be needed, or if there is sufficient drainage from the land.

Experienced Evaluations

We get the data you need to make an informed decision

It’s easy to fall in love with a piece of property, especially if you’ve been looking for a while. But moving too fast could cost you time and money in planning costs, stop-work orders, or even penalties. Let Halbert Construction perform a background check before you cut the check.

Our crews have been working in Clark County for decades. What might work in the county might not be allowed in the city. Halbert Constructions Services has a great relationship with area jurisdictions, which means we know where to get the answers – and resolutions – we need so you can move forward.

Re-evaluating Existing Property

The building is already in place – but can you use it?

Even with an existing building in place, it’s still a smart idea to find out if your needs will be met. Just like with new builds, there are zoning and code questions that need to be addressed. Even if the building was being used by a similar business, laws could have changed recently to force them to move.

That’s the kind of information Halbert Construction will give you with a site evaluation. The building itself may be up to code, but will those codes change depending on what you’re trying to accomplish? From the proper plumbing, ventilation, and even the number of parking spaces you’ll have out front can all be part of the equation.

When buying a 60-inch television or a new riding lawnmower, it’s important to do your research. It’s no different when it comes to buying 10 acres of land with good access points and close to existing infrastructure in Ridgefield, Washougal, La Center, or other areas in Clark County.

But it’s not like you’ll find online customer reviews to pore over. Halbert Construction Services will do the research for you. We know what questions to ask, potential problems to address, and every jurisdiction requires to get your project off the ground.

Know What You’re Buying

Contact us for a full overview of the location you want to buy.