Will I need permits to build a home?

• <div><p>Yes, new home construction will always require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permits</a>, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.</p></div>

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Q: Can surveyors help with floodplain identifications?

• <div><p>Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.</p></div>

Q: Can you build on undeveloped land?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a land appraisal?

• <div><p>A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.</p></div>

Q: How long does a land survey take?

• <div><p>A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property&rsquo;s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2024
Using a flying analogy, many pool services conduct their business as though they were doing a "touch and go" landing. They barely get their wheels on the ground, then take off for the next destination. Aaron is far different. He treats our pool like it is his own and gives it the focused,...
Crystal Clear Pools & Spas Of Pensacola LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
FANTASTIC JOB! Came when they said they would. Gave my husband a quote we were able to have the tree removed today! Justin and his assistant did a great job communicating where the branches were going to land. They did a very good job of cleaning up everything . We are VERY Satisfied!
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mike came and cleared some land that I had purchased. Very reliable and price was good.
Foley's Tractor Work Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
On a tight timeline, the crew from Imperial installed sod and a Rain Bird irrigation system. The cost was reasonable, and we recommend Imperial for all land- and hard-scaping projects.
Imperial Landscaping Concepts, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2014
fine. took about two hours. They took all the limbs away. This the second time I have done this survey. Don't ask again.
A CUT ABOVE TREE CARE INC
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Reviewed in December 2012
25 year old house. Ceiling damage inside house appeared after June 2012 rain/wind storms. Insurance identified ductwork damage (repairs not included in insurance coverage). Roofer repaired/replaced areas causing leakage. On 12/21/12, Eric, Cajun Critter Removal (CRR) representative, surveyed...
Cajun Critter Removal LLC
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Reviewed in August 2010
Originally they were called out to fix our lower level a/c unit that quit on the hottest day of the year. It turned out to be a capacitor. They changed it out and added some R22 refrigerant. The technician stated that our outside unit was in bad shape. The coils were damaged and the unit was...
Classic Air's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in May 2010
Terry was initially difficult to reach but, he later came by to provide an estimate for all the repairs. The job went quickly with his partner. He said he had a year warrantly on his work. Two weeks after the job was complete, I was sitting on the porch with my mother and we heard a sound. ...
Terry White's Vinyl Siding LLC
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Reviewed in May 2009
Richard did a great job repairing two toilets we have the upstairs of our house. I had previously had my dad, who I generally think can fix anything, look at one of these toilets to repair. After much time my father told me to turn off the toilet and forget about it since we never use the...
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