A scenic landscape of green fields with a few trees and a small pond, under a sky with scattered clouds and a faint contrail.

Good soil types can still hide expensive drainage.

Buying the wrong 160-acre farm can cost $160,000 to $480,000 if the ground will not drain. Finding that out before you buy costs far less.

Good soil on a map is not the same as a farm that will drain. I help buyers who do not farm for a living see drainage risk before they bid or make an offer.

You get a straight read on wet ground, outlets, and what it may cost to tile-so you do not pay “good ground” money for a farm that will be expensive to drain.

I run the farm’s topography through a drainage-design program I have used for years. It shows a workable tile layout, how far a main would need to go, and how many feet of tile it would take. You get a cost estimate you can use to negotiate before you bid.

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I walk the farm and look at wet holes, outlets, old tile, how far a main would have to run, and the soil that sets lateral spacing. Tight ground that needs laterals about every 40 feet cost a lot more than better soil that can go 50 or 60 feet. You get a rough cost range, not a contractor bid. $250/hr. Port to Port

I won’t know the bill until I know where the farm is. Send the county and nearest town. I’ll give you a rough hour estimate (drive + walk + drive home) before you mail anything.

If that range works, Mail check for estimated amount to

Sean Elliot

185 S Evergreen St Clifton IL 60927

$250.00

The $750 Covers up to 80 acres then $4 per acre after that.

A desk review using LiDAR, historical aerial photos, soils, and visible wet patterns.

I note where water wants to sit, likely outlet and main paths, signs of old tile, and whether this looks cheap or expensive to drain. Hidden or plugged tile will not always show on a screen. Payment is by Check. Mail to

Sean Elliot

185 S Evergreen St Clifton IL 60927

Work starts when the check is received not when you submit the form.

$750.00

A call or quick look at the listing and maps. I tell you if the farm is worth a closer look. Send county, nearest town, and acres. Mail Check to

Sean Elliot

185 S Evergreen St Clifton IL, 60927

Work Starts when check is received.

$200.00

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