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>

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Q: What type of land survey is the most expensive?

• <div><p>ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.</p></div>

Q: Why hire a professional land surveyor?

• <div><p>A professional land surveyor ensures accurate property boundaries and prevent legal disputes.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</p></div>

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Last update on November 16, 2025

Reviewed in October 2023
Hector & his landscaping crew are awesome. Actually, a answered prayer …. Our property is fresh land since the 2017 fire. We broke ground on our property and rebuilt a home, with that comes re-defining property design. Hector uses well maintained equipment, punctual, design suggestions,...
HG Landscapes
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Reviewed in August 2023
They were extremely communicative and worked with me on a specific boundary first! That helped greatly with my land issue. Oroville is, regarding surveyed land, the wild, wild, west with no recorded surveys anywhere around us. But that didnâ t deter or delay these guys. From 1900â s land...
Butte Surveying
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Reviewed in August 2021
Hired to construct custom landing and steps out back door. He reviewed plans prior to starting and was able to complete in one day. Was very pleased with cost. Looks forward to next project with Mr. Harrison Was very understanding and respectful .
Handyman By Harrison - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in March 2021
Highly professional yet also very personable. He communicated well and demonstrated his master skill set on his initial survey of the job. He was pleasure to work with and performed very well. On time every time we met. I highly recommend Dan Huffman Plumbing and will use him for all of our...
Dan Huffman Plumbing
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Reviewed in October 2015
They were so late, that I had to cancel. I waited an hour and a half. I would not hire them again and I told the owner that. I would have given them no stars but couldn't advance this survey without doing so. No one apologized for my inconvienience or even tried to reschedule.
A Beautiful Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2015
I am not sure where the offsite carpet stuff came from. The two highly knowledgeable guys cleaned 3 upstairs bed. & a stair case with landing. They used a truck mounted unit and protected everything. They pre-cleaned, sanitized, cleaned, and scotch guarded everything. Within hours the...
Spot On Services
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Reviewed in February 2015
Dylan came out to my residence the same morning I called to survey the job and provide a cost estimate. The price was lower than the other 4 cost estimates I got over the phone. After happily agreeing on the price I was amazed to come home from work the following day to find that the trenches...
LaCombe Curb and Concrete
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Reviewed in February 2012
Joe Grady, the person doing the inspection, refused to provide certification on anything but hurricane clips, disallowing any credit for new garage doors, new (post Ivan) roof, or window protection. Another survey done 3 days later by a different vendor certified all of these. This is just...
Seaco Construction Inc
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Reviewed in July 2010
I called at about midnight on Sunday the 30th to get a cleaning and I was pretty desperate cuse my walk through was supposed to be on the 1st at 12pm. I left a message with their service and got a call at 9am the next day. They sent someone out within the hour to give me an estimate and the...
Clean Master Services
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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.

ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.

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.

A professional land surveyor ensures accurate property boundaries and prevent legal disputes.

A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.

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