Utilities

Utilities decide whether land is buildable. Misjudging power, water, sewer, or gas access is the single most expensive mistake in land. These guides walk through what to verify, who to call, and how to translate utility risk into a defensible Walk-Away Price.

7 guides in Utilities

• Utilities Nearby? Verify Connection Requirements and Costs Before Buying Land

  Nearby homes and utility lines are useful clues—not a connection commitment. Learn who to ask, what costs to investigate, and how to save unresolved questions in LandGauge.
  7 min
• Can You Split Land Without Utilities? What “Power Nearby” Really Means

  A power line crossing or bordering a property does not necessarily mean the property can connect. Learn what to verify before relying on utility claims or estimating a land split.
  12 min
• Why Utility Information Matters

  Utilities decide whether land is developable. Misjudging them is the most expensive mistake in land.
  6 min
• How to Verify Utilities on Vacant Land: Service, Capacity, and Connection Costs

  Research can find providers, maps, and published fees, but it does not prove a parcel can connect. Here is how to verify service, capacity, connection requirements, easements, and cost.
  10 min
• How to Check Utilities on Vacant Land

  Step-by-step process for confirming power, water, and sewer service for a vacant parcel.
  5 min
• Perc Tests and Vacant Land: What to Check Before You Buy

  A perc test and site evaluation help assess septic options, but local approval depends on the proposed design and permit. Here is what to verify before buying vacant land.
  8 min
• How to Verify Power Availability and Connection Costs Before Buying Land

  Verify the serving utility, connection point, capacity, route, easements, and cost drivers before treating power as available on vacant land.
  10 min

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