Utility Costs

These costs include connection fees for water, sewer, natural gas and electricity.  The lowest cost for utilities is usually a residential building lot  generally about $2,000.  Building on an acreage can add $15,000 - $40,000 for a septic system and another $12,000 - $40,000 for a well and pump system for the water supply.  Fees for electricity can be $4,000 per utility pole and  $7,000 to add a new transformer.  The first 100 ft from a utility pole to a home is $3,000 to $4,000 and this can be either underground or above grade.