Land Development
40-Acre Ranch Development
Sandpoint, ID
Completed July 2024
Transformed raw timberland into a functional ranch with 2 miles of private roads, 4 building sites, and complete utility infrastructure.
Services Provided
Forestry MulchingRoad ConstructionCulvert InstallationSeptic SystemsBuilding Pads
Challenges
- Dense forest with trees up to 24 inches diameter
- Multiple seasonal creek crossings
- 2 miles of road through varying terrain and grades
- Coordinating multiple utility installations
- Creating fire breaks while preserving viewsheds
Our Approach
- Strategic forestry mulching to create fire breaks and access corridors
- Engineered 5 culvert installations with proper sizing for 25-year storm events
- Built roads with proper base layers and crown for long-term stability
- Phased utility trenching to minimize site disturbance
- Selective clearing preserved mature trees and natural features
Results
- All-weather access road system completed
- 4 level, compacted building pads ready for construction
- Effective drainage with no erosion after heavy spring runoff
- Fire-safe property with strategic defensible space
- Utilities installed and ready for future builds
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