Development Feasibility Reports
Before you spend money on full engineering, find out if the site pencils. We deliver a clear go/no-go assessment with lot yield, grading constraints, utility serviceability, permitting risks, and ballpark infrastructure costs.
What We Analyze
SkyTerra provides development feasibility reports for developers, investors, and landowners who need to evaluate a site before committing to full engineering. We analyze the key factors that determine whether a development project is financially viable and practically buildable.
Lot Yield Analysis
Based on zoning, setbacks, road geometry, and minimum lot requirements.
Grading Assessment
Cut/fill balance, slope constraints, retaining wall flags, and earthwork feasibility.
Utility Serviceability
Water and sewer proximity, capacity assumptions, and connection cost estimates.
Permitting Risks
Floodplain, wetlands, environmental constraints, and jurisdictional flags.
Infrastructure Costs
Order-of-magnitude cost estimates with line items for grading, roads, and utilities.
Go/No-Go Summary
A clear recommendation so you can make an informed decision on the site.
Who This Is For
Developers evaluating land acquisitions, investors performing due diligence on potential deals, landowners considering selling to developers, and anyone who needs to know whether a site is worth developing before spending $50,000+ on full engineering plans.
Feasibility Report FAQ
What is a development feasibility report?
A development feasibility report is a pre-engineering analysis that tells you whether a site is worth developing before you spend money on full design. It typically covers lot yield potential based on zoning and setbacks, grading constraints including cut/fill balance, utility serviceability (water, sewer, storm), permitting and entitlement risks, and a ballpark infrastructure cost estimate. The goal is a clear go or no-go recommendation so you can make an informed acquisition decision.
How much does a development feasibility study cost?
SkyTerra's feasibility reports start at $300-$500 for a quick screen (a fast go/no-go opinion on a site). A standard feasibility report with full written analysis runs $1,500-$3,500 and includes lot yield analysis, grading assessment, utility serviceability, permitting risk summary, and a ballpark cost estimate delivered as a 3-8 page PDF. Full due diligence packages for serious acquisitions run $4,000-$8,000.
Who provides development feasibility reports for land developers?
SkyTerra Machine Control provides development feasibility reports for land developers, investors, and landowners evaluating sites before committing to full engineering. We analyze lot yield, grading constraints, utility serviceability, permitting risks, and infrastructure costs, and deliver a clear go/no-go recommendation. We serve clients across the United States.
What do you need from me to do a feasibility study?
For a feasibility study, we typically need an aerial image of the site, parcel information (address, parcel ID, or boundary), and any plans or documents you already have. We do not need a full survey or engineering plans to get started - the point of feasibility is to evaluate the site before you invest in those.
How long does a development feasibility report take?
A quick screen takes 1-2 hours and can be delivered same day or next day. A standard feasibility report takes 3-5 business days depending on scope and complexity. Full due diligence packages take 1-2 weeks. Rush delivery is available across all levels.
What is included in a standard feasibility report?
A standard feasibility report from SkyTerra includes a conceptual lot yield analysis based on zoning, setbacks, and road geometry; a rough grading assessment covering cut/fill balance, major constraints, and retaining wall flags; a utility serviceability opinion covering water and sewer proximity, capacity assumptions, and connection cost estimates; a permitting and entitlement risk summary covering floodplain, wetlands, and jurisdictional flags; and a ballpark infrastructure cost estimate with line items. You receive a 3-8 page PDF report with an aerial exhibit, cost table, and go/no-go summary.
Do I need a feasibility study before buying land for development?
A feasibility study is strongly recommended before buying land for development. It can identify deal-breaking constraints like insufficient utility capacity, floodplain issues, or grading costs that exceed your budget - before you close on the property. The cost of a feasibility study ($300-$3,500) is a fraction of what you would lose on a site that does not pencil.
Can you estimate infrastructure costs for a development site?
Yes. Our feasibility reports include a ballpark infrastructure cost estimate with line items covering site grading, roads, water, sewer, storm drainage, erosion control, and other anticipated infrastructure. These are developer-grade order-of-magnitude estimates - not bids - designed to help you evaluate whether the project pencils before committing to full engineering.
Evaluate Your Site Before You Commit
Send us a parcel and any info you have. We will tell you whether the site pencils - no obligation.