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>

How do you calculate real estate development costs?

• <div><p>You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development. </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: What does a land surveyor look for?

• <div><p>Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/site-development-costs.htm">cost of land development projects</a>.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a land appraisal?

• <div><p>A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.</p></div>

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Super polite, efficient, and knowledgeable staff. My first phone contact was with Melanie, who perfectly explained the possibilities for cooling my home with a whole house fan. The second contact was with Randy, who thoroughly surveyed my home and attic and gave me a fair quote with options and...
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Reviewed in September 2015
// Mr. Sawyer traveled over 60 miles one way to do this Survey for me. When he arrived the first thing he did was show me two of our sides from the markings on the sidewalk. He then pointed to the 3rd one. He told me that I really did not need to have my property surveyed. He climbed and...
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Reviewed in January 2014
Plumber arrived at the agreed time. He cut access holes in drywall and surveyed the problem. He then removed a long bit of the offending copper pipe which displayed evidence of possible future problems. After replacing the bad pipe, he cleaned up the resulting dust and drywall bits, prepared a...
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
Nichole Allen of Allen and Rosa Real Estate assisted us with the sale of our condo and the purchase of a piece of land. She was very professional and knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. My husband and I would not hesitate to use them again for future real estate transactions.
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Saturday morning, pipe under kitchen sink burst, water everywhere, rugs floating, wood floor getting soggy. I found Ideal Plumbing in my latest Angie's monthly booklet. Originally I was told that they would send someone in 3-4 hours. As I was speaking to Natalie (I think that was her name) she...
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Things we liked about Bradley: The architectural drawings were detailed and comprehensive. Very little leeway was left to the contractor's interpretation. The new balconies are secure and solid. Our neighbor even joked that if there was an earthquake, the house would fall down before...
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It always goes well with Dr. Dave. He returns your call, comes out to survey the job, and then makes recommendations about what to do. He gives you a bid, and then will set up an appointment to do the work, or will let you think about it and call him back. If you choose to use him he shows up...
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Reviewed in March 2011
I have a fairly large piece of land. They treat me very well. I have had no problems at all. If I call the owner comes out and addresses any concerns. They are very clean. They give you good service and they have good contacts as well. They have refered me to some other service providers...
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Mtn High roofing contacted me by phone, came out , surveyed my project and gave me a bid within two days. arrived as schedued, performed the work in a very perfessional manner, adjusted the job for the weather and came when they said they would, since a metal roof roof is a very expensove...
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