If you are purchasing a vacation home and there are no utilities installed, there are many things you need to do to get the power and water that you will need for your home. This can cost thousands of dollars, depending on where you live, so it is important that you do this the right way the first time. Below are some tips to help you get started.

Adding Power

The easiest way to obtain power for your vacation land is through your local power company. They can set everything up for you and will come to your land to give you a bid on how much it will cost. There are many options, such as if you will run the power lines underground or overhead, and how many transformers you will need. You also have to determine if you should be prepared to have a generator as a secondary power source. You could install a wood stove for this purpose. This provides you with heat, as well as a place to cook, if needed.

The power company can help you determine how much wattage you will need to provide you with the proper power. They can also tell you the exact steps you need to take to get this done.

Adding Water

Another thing you will have to do is to contact the local water utility company, or you can install a water well on the property. If you get your water from the local water company, you know it is healthy for you. They will come to your property and run the water lines directly to your home for you. They will have to use heavy construction equipment on your property to get everything installed, so make sure they have room for this.

If you choose a well, you have to use a filter to filter out salts and bacteria. If there are neighbors nearby that have wells, ask them for information. They can tell you how they have their well set up, as well as any problems they may have had. You have to determine how deep you should dig the well. You can find a lot of information about wells online. The company that you hire to install your well can also give you some information that you should find helpful. This company can tell you how to maintain your well and common problems you should watch for, such as problems with the well pump.

Utility installation is a lengthy process, so make sure you take time to do this so your vacation home will be ready for you when it is finished. For additional information on utility installation, contact a company like Bogner  Construction Co.