Projects Moving tips! Need solid suggestions! SUCCESS!!

Keep the info coming, I need all I can get!!!!

 

I hired an inspector to look at my place before purchase, in NY they are not held accountable for anything they miss, but you are required to get an inspection !
Just a money grab in this state for sure.

 

I would go to the Property/Zoning department and obtain a copy of the "map" showing the "supposed" location of the septic field. Don't make a fuss, just ask the clerk to see the print and pay for a copy. Then you can see just how much room you really have. It may be a very small distance and be able to change your plans slightly. Find out if the same regulation would apply to a lean-to or not. If not, start out with a lean-to roof sitting on some posts. Somewhere in the future, get concrete poured in the lean to.
Further in the future add an outside wall.......it's still a lean to. After all the neighbors have gotten to know you and have become used to the lean-to, most won't even notice when you add the back wall and then the front wall sometime after that. By then the zoning will have forgotten all about you. Most of those tasks after the initial lean-to roof and supports are in place can be done quickly on a weekend.

Yes, it takes a while that way, but you eventually get there...........

And if you do pour concrete, don't let them drive over your septic field or your tank.

 

Hey Tow Truck Tom , This was a life learning experience and marathon. As some of my other friends who moved out of Alaska via shipping containers learned a lesson. All these shipping companies bate and switch your loads even when they say that they will not be touching any contents. Well 2 of my friends who shipped via container experienced not only damage from the contents being moved from container to container even both were told nothing will be touched and once the load was transported and ready to be dropped off , these companies squeezed even more $$$ out of my freinds prompting me to take extreme moving measures and haul my own stuff.
I experienced a great vast of knowledge in OTR owner operator truck .A great chapter in my life and glad that page has come and gone . And as mentioned , I have no regrets in my decision.
not a decision for the dreamer nor weak at heart but now I am still sorting and arranging my new building . It was worth every stressful moment.
Vic

 

Christmas came early today, and I got a blessing!!!

The inspector for the Tennessee Dept of Environment and Conservation showed up today!!
A very pleasant young lady, who, in spite of the 35 degree temp, looked at my site and probed the ground where the field lines ended. She only hit gravel with the probe, and hit nothing in several spots at three feet deep.
She listened to my explanation of my plans and why it was not necessary, in my opinion, to move the field lines just to satisfy the 10 foot setback for a garage.

She asked two questions.
1. Does it have any water discharge? No.
2. Will it be just a monolithic slab without deep footers? Yes.

Then she said that she didn’t see any issues and would write a report of her inspection, and approve the construction as long as the two issues were complied with. She then called her boss, who verified her findings and confirmed the approval. She also said that she would apply for a refund of my fees, as no modification was needed!

WOW!! I AM ESTATIC!! Now for some warmer weather to get started.

 

Really great news, I'm glad for you.

 

This is a great thread. A ton of great idea's and good advice, as well as some serious work and emotional roller coaster rides here. Timely for me as I'll be facing a move come spring. I'm almost 65 and have to say, it's a little easier knowing I'm not the only one facing this challenge. Thanks to everyone for posting their experience.