What should I consider when I drill a well?

• <div><p>When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses <b>100 gallons</b> of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.</p><p>Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.</p></div>

Who does a perc test?

• <div><p>Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-does-perc-tests.htm">professionals you hire if you need a perc test</a>. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails. </p></div>

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Q: How do well drillers know where to drill?

• <div><p>Professional well contractors may use electromagnetic mapping to look for places with a high likelihood of water. Water access can vary significantly, even on the same property, so it can be difficult to know where to drill if you don&rsquo;t have specialized tools to look for water.</p></div>

Q: What if I can’t find any records of when my house was built?

• <div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find any records online, you&rsquo;ll need to contact your county clerk&rsquo;s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time. </p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</p></div>

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Last update on December 08, 2025

Reviewed in June 2022
Jeff does great work! Honest and hard working. He did a great job clearing our over grown 5 acres. Now we have a "park" and look foward to enjoying our land. We will defintley have him back for any future land development we needs.
SouthPaw Land Development and Tractor Services, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
He is such a great guy and he was very thorough. He provided explanations for his results and actually gave me an understanding of what is involved in surveying. Honestly, until then, I couldn't understand why surveying is pricey, but now I totally get it. I highly recommend him - he's...
David L. Garrison Surveying
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Reviewed in September 2018
JR performed site survey and provided quote on May 26th, saying he was starting a big job in Hot Springs Village so it would be a couple weeks before he could have a crew on mine. I called 4 weeks later since I hadn't heard from him, he said the other job took longer than expected, he would get...
Planit Dirt Excavation & Concrete, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2015
I called to have two skylights cleaned. Tim Showed up after he called to let me know he was coming. Sharply dressed, well mannered, and very professional! He surveyed what needed to be done, and got right to it! Wonderful job! He was telling us how he had extended his services to pressure...
Clearview Services
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Reviewed in September 2013
Enjoy dealing with Landers in Benton. They have a good sales team (specifically Butch) and service department. They did a good job with some work we had done and we'll probably use them for all the maintenance on our new vehicle.
Landers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
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Reviewed in August 2013
Derek has a crew of about 4 that land like a swarm of bees and get the job done right every time. Being older I need extra help for large projects and they handle them all from covering and uncovering the pool, blowing off the roof and cleaning the gutters, removing small trees and shrubs and...
MID SOUTH LAWN
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Reviewed in November 2012
I have taken a long time to write this review because I couldn't figure out how to everyone what a positive experience we had with Bartlett Builders. To try and briefly describe our experience would be to say: We found land we wanted to build a home, found Bartlett Builders through Angie's...
Bartlett Builders & Construction Services
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Reviewed in July 2012
Wanted gas line to my back yard on a patio just off my back deck... over 60' in total length to where the grill is parked. Got an estimate from a large and quot;rooterand quot; company of $1,000. Called Ballard based on Angie's review... but he was on vacation (kudos to Ballard Plumbing for...
RON'S EXPRESS PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING INC
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Reviewed in February 2007
I met Mr. Davis at the site and he explained everything about the test and if the test passed how he would submit a plan to the health department. He immediately told me he expected the test to fail and explained why. It all made sense. He charged $100 for the test and then $350 for the plans of...
WILLIAM DAVIS
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Reviewed in October 2006
Everything went smoothly from start to finish. They made my appointment quickly, the staff was friendly and professional, and the auto body work was perfect. They also rushed to get my car finished before a holiday weekend. I would definitely use Landers Auto Body again.
LANDERS AUTO BODY
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