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>

Why should I have my land surveyed?

• <div><p>Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:</p><ul><li><p>Planning for construction projects, like building a fence</p></li><li><p>Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures</p></li><li><p>Settling property line disputes </p></li><li><p>Creating subdivisions </p></li><li><p>Meeting mortgage requirements</p></li><li><p>Selling your property</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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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>

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>

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Reviewed in December 2022
This company has a very easy process that uses satellite imagery to get a quote and verified by a project manager that came by and confirmed everything that was put in my quote. It is accurate as I had just had a land surveyor out for a different project. Fair market prices compared to...
Ergeon
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Reviewed in October 2021
the gentlemen were awesome,friendly and know what they are doing .Yes I would call you back again .Thank you sooooo much Loretta Brown
CC & Son's Plumbing Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2019
Kevin was absolutely wonderful. His design and craftsmanship were superb! Instead of a simple pet door, his landing and ramp were beautifully made and actually enhanced both the usability of the house but overall esthetic look and value. What a deal! We found Kevin to be dead on punctual,...
Dynamic Handyman Solutions
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Reviewed in August 2015
I am very happy with the work done by Fabulous House Cleaning. Vernice arrived and surveyed the work needing to be done, then they got right to work. They stayed and finished everything I wanted done. They were very fast and finished in a few hours what would have taken me days to do by myself....
Fabulous House Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2013
Just a survey/estimate at this point.
OLIVEIRA CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in March 2013
they gave a bid, we picked out the tile and purchased it, they set up a time to come start the job, we did 1/2 of the house at a time so as not to have to be completely out of the house at a time, they completed the job in a timely manner and the workers were very professional.very satisfied...
Protile
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Reviewed in October 2012
AB Gardening Services turned a dead and lifeless desert of land into a leaner and greener flora pleasing to the eye and easing of the worry "I can't afford that" . Super job, and really professional team . Never left a mess. They warranty their work and when you give the green light...
AB Gardening Services
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Reviewed in June 2012
Josh Sousa arrived on time, surveyed the property, and gave me a price and detailed the work to be performed. We have had our first service and everything was completed as proposed. We are pleased with Clark and especially Josh and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a...
Clark Pest Control
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Reviewed in October 2010
NOTE: We pay $352 per month for the management services I have been on the Home Owner's Association Board since 2008, actively working on getting the building re-roofed, getting a Funding Study performed, and working on a unit that was delinquent on HOA dues to the point that we filed a lien...
WESTCOM PROPERTY SVC
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Muir Consulting, Inc.

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Muir Consulting, Inc., is a California small business providing professional land surveying, G.I.S., G.P.S., and planning services throughout California, Nevada, and Washington. Our staff has successfully completed projects of all sizes for the private, municipal, and public sectors. Call us today!

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82 years of experience

R. B. Welty & Associates is an Engineering firm that has provided high quality Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering and Professional Land Surveying to California's Central Valley and surrounding areas since 1944. Our team of 17 highly skilled employees has worked with a wide range of company profiles from Fortune 500 businesses, start-up companies, to government agencies. R. B. Welty & Associates is dedicated to using the latest technology and equipment available. Our firm is currently running AutoCAD Civil 3D 2014 and AutoTurn 2014. Our staff is trained to optimize their time using these tools to complete projects on time and on budget. R. B. Welty & Associates has a dedicated team of 7 highly skilled, professionally licensed staff members consisting of 1 licensed Structural Engineer, 3 licensed Professional Engineers and 3 licensed Land Surveyors.

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57 years of experience

Mid-Valley Engineering (MVE) corporate office is located in Modesto, CA. MVE has been providing innovative and responsible engineering solutions throughout California and Northern Nevada for the last 45 years. There are currently over 40 employees working for MVE.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, 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.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

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.

Property lines, building locations, and potential encroachments are mapped.

Land surveying can help give clear guidance on your property boundaries for numerous situations. And in some cases, having your land surveyed is a requirement. Some common reasons to have your land surveyed include:

Planning for construction projects, like building a fence
Locating utilities, such as plumbing fixtures
Settling property line disputes
Creating subdivisions
Meeting mortgage requirements
Selling your property

You can’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.

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R. B. Welty & Associates

R. B. Welty & Associates

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The Keyes, CA homeowners’ guide to land surveying services

How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Appraisal Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does an Elevation Certificate Cost? [2026 Data]

How to Find Property Lines for a Fence: 7 Easy Ways

How to Hire a Land Surveyor You Can Count On

What Is a Property Line and Why Does It Matter?

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