by Graham Whitlock, Managing Broker
How we choose lots in the Hill Country before we draw a plan
We walk every lot with a surveyor, an arborist and a civil engineer before any design starts. Slope, drainage, rock depth and trees decide where a house can sit, and they shape the plan more than any style choice does.
A good lot is not always a flat one. Gentle slopes give you walk-out lower levels and views, but they also bring drainage work. Limestone close to the surface can make foundations more expensive, so we test before we commit.
We also look at sun. A lot where the long side of the house can face north and south is easier to keep cool, and that saves money every summer.
The tree survey is the first drawing we make. If a heritage oak is in the wrong place, the house moves, not the tree.
Graham Whitlock, Managing Broker
What we measure on every lot
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Slope and grade | Sets foundation type and drainage work |
| Rock depth | Changes excavation and utility costs |
| Tree survey | Protects heritage trees and shade |
| Sun path | Guides window placement and overhangs |
Common questions
Yes. We run the same review on lots buyers already own before quoting a build.
Usually two to three weeks, depending on survey scheduling.
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