Know what you're buying before you buy it. Our feasibility studies analyze every engineering constraint that could affect your development, from zoning and setbacks to floodplain, watershed classification, soils, and utility availability, and deliver a clear, actionable report.
Buying a property before understanding its engineering constraints is how six-figure surprises happen. Protected watershed restrictions limit density. A floodplain cuts through the developable area. Soil conditions require expensive foundation work. Utility capacity isn't available. The parcel is zoned for a use that doesn't match your program.
Our feasibility studies put all of that information in front of you before you commit. We document every constraint, flag every risk, and provide clear recommendations on whether the site supports your intended use, and what it will take to develop.
Every feasibility study covers these nine areas, the critical constraints that determine whether a site is developable and at what cost.
PIN verification, deed research, boundary identification, easements, rights-of-way, and prior use documentation.
Zoning district, permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, lot coverage, density, parking requirements, and special use conditions.
Protected watershed status, water supply watershed restrictions, impervious coverage limits, and buffer requirements for Randleman, Jordan Lake, Falls Lake, and Neuse basin.
FIRM panel review, flood zone identification, base flood elevations, floodway boundaries, and LOMA/LOMR-F feasibility, CFM certified.
NRCS soil survey review, hydrologic soil groups, infiltration rates, bearing capacity considerations, and karst or expansive soils identification.
NWI wetlands mapping, stream identification, perennial vs. intermittent classification, and required buffer widths per NCDEQ.
Water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecom availability at the site. Capacity verification and connection requirements per local providers.
LiDAR-based topography review, slopes, drainage patterns, high/low points, relief, and preliminary cut/fill feasibility.
Comprehensive written report with site constraints map, findings, risks, recommendations, and next-step action items for the development team.
A one-week feasibility study can save you a year of wasted effort and hundreds of thousands of dollars in surprises.