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Muir Consulting, Inc.

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Muir Consulting, Inc.

4.84(
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Customers say: Terrific value
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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!

"excellent service"

Lizet A on March 2023

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!

"excellent service"

Lizet A on March 2023

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

  • Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. 

  • Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. 

  • Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. 

  • Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. 

  • Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

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’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

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

If you or your mortgage lender think your land survey needs to be more accurate, double-check the survey report and get at least a second opinion from the original surveyor and an inspector, if possible. Although it’s unlikely, even reputable surveying companies can make mistakes. An inaccurate survey can cause problems down the road in the case of any property line disputes, so it’s best to resolve any inaccuracies as quickly as possible.

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