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>

How do I hire a land surveyor?

• <div><p>To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:</p><ul><li><p>Browse land surveyor service website</p></li><li><p>Check credentials</p></li><li><p>Read customer reviews</p></li><li><p>Find their contact information</p></li><li><p>Call or email to inquire about more information</p></li><li><p>Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away</p></li><li><p>Find out how they charge for their services</p></li><li><p>Ask about schedule and turnaround times</p></li><li><p>Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What is involved in a topographic survey?

• <div><p>Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.</p></div>

Q: What should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.</p></div>

Q: What do land surveys typically include?

• <div><p>Property lines, building locations, and potential encroachments are mapped.</p></div>

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Last update on November 12, 2025

Reviewed in July 2021
I hired this company after I negotiated with Mr Chavez, owner, to dispose of the palm fronds myself to save money as I was quoted 400 to trim 3 palm trees which hadnt been trimmed in many years. The original appointment was changed and the trimmers showed up after 5 oclock. I supplied the...
Desert Gardens
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Reviewed in February 2017
At the estimate, Tony arrived on time, surveyed the property, made good recommendations for the number and location of cameras and gave us an estimate. We already had an excellent recommendation for his services and had one other estimate, which was twice the cost, so we went with Tony. Tony...
Precise Communications Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
The survey was done weeks behind schedule. I had to keep calling to see when they do the survey. I never saw the stakes in the ground.
McClung Surveying
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Reviewed in October 2015
I am a HOA President in LA. We have five units with water leak problem when the rain is little excessive. I contacted CA Construction Center with "A" ratings with Angie's List. A good start. A survey was made of the leak problem of affected units and, as I must, asked for a "ball park"...
California Construction Center
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Reviewed in August 2015
Contacted Don Moore, who is the owner of the Company. He is an expert in Home Security, with many years of experience in the home security industry. Highly recommended by many of my neighbors. I had an ADT system that was about 7 years old. I wanted to convert the system over to Moore...
Moore Protection
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Reviewed in May 2015
They are relocating backyard patio lights, installing switches and timers. They are very quick with responding. I called yesterday, they came out today to do the surveying and they will be out on Monday. They gave me a detailed report.
Powell Electric
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Reviewed in December 2014
Go Pro Remodeling did a very thorough and beautiful job painting my large duplex. Most of the attention to detail was in the process of preparing the stucco and wood siding and the efforts made in that stage of the project paid off in the application of the four colors of paint. Go Pro also...
GoPro Remodeling Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2012
Juan came out to do a estimate of my roof repair. He actually went on top of the roof to check it out where as the other company did not. Juan gave me a estimate once he completed the survey of the roof. I had explain to him tile was falling from the roof to the ground and the possible accidents...
JC Estrada Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in December 2011
Neil came; surveyed each task; and got right to work. No time was wasted. Even when to Orchard Supply & Hardware and got correct bolts for desk chair, stripping for windows, and seal for toilet. Knocked out all tasks thoroughly and without dawdling. Changed me much less than he had estimated. I...
310Handyman
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Reviewed in October 2009
With regard to the landscape project, I originally needed a thorough "clean out" of plant growth so that the house painters could get to everything. Buck and his crew ably performed that work, and we started talking about how to improve my sadly neglected yard. I knew I needed a new sprinkler...
Buck’s Landscape Maintenance
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Hess Development, Inc.

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Hess Development, Inc.

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Hess Suvey provides the highest quality surveying services for Southern California. We recognize the importance of reasonable rates, quick turn-around, quality product and excellent service.

"I am still waiting for paperwork go thru the county thank you"

Rosa B on October 2023

Hess Suvey provides the highest quality surveying services for Southern California. We recognize the importance of reasonable rates, quick turn-around, quality product and excellent service.

"I am still waiting for paperwork go thru the county thank you"

Rosa B on October 2023

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