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>

Do you measure from 0 or 1 on a measuring tape?

• <div><p>Measure from zero on a measuring tape by placing the metal hook right up against the edge of what you need to measure. You can also latch the hook onto an open edge—of, say, a table—to accurately measure as well. If you begin at the 1-inch mark, you'll need to subtract an inch from your total.</p></div>

Does the seller get to see the survey if a buyer pays for it?

• <div><p>If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.</p></div>

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Q: How do you build a road on a slope?

• <div><p>Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn&rsquo;t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.</p></div>

Q: How long is a land survey good for?

• <div><p>Land surveys don&rsquo;t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don&rsquo;t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2020
Personable guy Good busines sense. I normally don`t respond to surveys but I liked this shop..
Freedom Fab & Powder, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
We recommend this contractor. Background. This was our first project since the construction of the house in 10 years. We researched the options of wood and metal buildings. The cost of each was about the same. However, the metal building was a quicker and durable option. Contractor...
CM Construction Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
Buena Builders Construction is a truly full-service contractor. They provided free estimates of the work, handled all the details to obtain the building permit from the County, cleared the land and prepared the site. Their concrete work for our 25' x 40' building was excellent!. The metal...
Buena Builders Construction Inc
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Reviewed in March 2012
Total and complete satisfaction. I am a retired SGT. Major. I was referred to Intelligent Design by a friend since my AC and Heating system in my house was getting older. Upon contact with them they did a complete survey for sizing and analysis of the home and my needs to make sure to find...
Intelligent Design Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Solar, & Electric
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Reviewed in February 2012
I had about an acre of mesquite trees that needed pruning in the spring of 2012. Tyler and his crew were more than up to the challenge. They completed the project in one day. The cost was reasonable and they pruned each tree leaving it like a work of art. They left the land looking neat and...
Tyler's Yard Tree & Landscaping Services LLC
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19 years of experience

Founded in 2006 by licensed professional land surveyor, Ryan Fidler, RLF Consulting has been a groundbreaking force in the field of land surveying and civil engineering. We pioneered drone mapping, becoming indispensable partners during the emergence and evolution of 3G, 4G, and the current 5G telecommunications phases. We have established trust with numerous government agencies and private organizations by providing a broad array of services, including boundary surveying, topographic surveys, and construction staking. Our footprint extends across the Southwest USA, where we've successfully managed some of the region's most extensive projects. Our unwavering commitment to innovation, accuracy, client satisfaction, and excellence is the bedrock of our operations. As we continue to embrace technology and adapt to market dynamics, our mission remains to deliver unparalleled professional services, upholding our position as a leading surveying and civil engineering firm.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. 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.

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

Measure from zero on a measuring tape by placing the metal hook right up against the edge of what you need to measure. You can also latch the hook onto an open edge—of, say, a table—to accurately measure as well. If you begin at the 1-inch mark, you'll need to subtract an inch from your total.

Land surveys don’t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don’t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.

If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.

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