Surveying and Preparing for the Dig

Since we were issued a building permit last week the Wendling family has been working hard clearing the building lot of various trees, shrubs and other vegetation.  With that done, today, surveyors came to "stake out" the Wendling home.  

Although it may not seem like a big deal, it is another step in the process to build our new home.  In a day or two large earth moving equipment will come to our building site in Port Colborne to do two things:

1. To dig the basement of our new home.
2. To down the 5 to 6 trees that are dead, within our site plan area, or were too big for Kevin to cut down with his new chain saw.

That being said, it should be mentioned that we have been able to "work around" two very unique and old trees that are on the property.  First on the North end of our property line, and in our back yard, will be a Chestnut tree which various people have estimated to be between 100 - 130 years old.  This tree is beautiful with a straight trunk that goes for 20 - 30 feet.  We are also lucky in that it is extremely healthy and will be something we can look at from our deck or when we are doing activities in the back yard.  Truly nature and trees are a gift from God and this tree is definitely unique.

As well on the South-West corner of our lot is a 80 - 100 year old Walnut Tree.  This tree is also in great healthy and although we had to change our driveway slightly we believe it will be well worth it to keep this tree near our home.


Stay tuned.  More posts to come as things progress!!