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>

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: What do the little lines on the tape measure mean?

• <div><p>The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.</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>

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>

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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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26 years of experience

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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R. B. Welty & Associates

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R. B. Welty & Associates

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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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Mid-Valley Engineering, Inc.

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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

The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.

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:

Browse land surveyor service website
Check credentials
Read customer reviews
Find their contact information
Call or email to inquire about more information
Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away
Find out how they charge for their services
Ask about schedule and turnaround times
Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing

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’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.

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.

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’t have specialized tools to look for water.

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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 Site Preparation Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? [2026 Data]

8 Types of Lands Surveys and How They're Used

How Long Is a Land Survey Good For?

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

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Muir Consulting, Inc.

Muir Consulting, Inc.

R. B. Welty & Associates

R. B. Welty & Associates

Mid-Valley Engineering, Inc.

Mid-Valley Engineering, Inc.

The Keyes, CA homeowners’ guide to land surveying services

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

How Much Does Site Preparation Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? [2026 Data]

8 Types of Lands Surveys and How They're Used

How Long Is a Land Survey Good For?

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

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