What are the different types of land surveys?

• <div><p>A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:</p><ul><li><p><b>Boundary surveys </b>describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. </p></li><li><p><b>Location surveys</b> provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. </p></li><li><p><b>Mortgage location surveys</b> are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. </p></li><li><p><b>Site-planning surveys</b> are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. </p></li><li><p><b>Topographic surveys</b> provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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>

How do you find a land surveyor?

• <div><p>You will find a collection of licensed land surveyors in your area. Your real estate agent or construction manager may also be able to recommend a trusted professional. When speaking with prospective pros in your area, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/questions-to-ask-a-land-surveyor.htm">ask the land surveyor</a> if they are licensed in the state, have liability insurance, and can quote you a fee before starting.</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 is involved in a topographic survey?

• <div><p>Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2021
Rob did a great job helping is till a part of our yard where we wanted to start a vegetable garden. He also did some stump grinding in other areas of our yard and prepped the land there for our future flower beds. We couldn’t be more pleased! We highly recommend Rob.
Beast Mode Landscaping, Rototilling, and Stump Grinding, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
I was told by two HVAC companies that my evaporator coil had an R-22 freon leak. We just moved into the house and had an issue with condensation traveling along a air duct/tube into a 2nd floor closet and causing extensive mold. We called a well known local HVAC contractor and we were talked...
Wright Design Inc
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Reviewed in March 2017
They did beautiful work. They broke up and removed the old landing, sidewalk and a rusted wrought iron railing. New foundation was laid then fresh, new cement. All the lines are straight, even and perfect.
R. S. Widdoes & Son, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2016
The salesperson never surveyed the home to determine the size AC unit I needed. He took the info off the old one and went with that. A lot of other factors involved such as windows, etc. The new unit is not keeping up on hot days. (one day was 86 deg. inside with the thermostat at 76 deg.). They...
Sobieski Services Inc
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Reviewed in November 2015
I hired Presley Enterprises (Rob Presley) on May 14, 2015, in good faith, to fix areas of my home that had been initially damaged by a bad gutter. The gutter had been improperly installed, causing water to enter my exterior walls. My flat roof on the rear addition of my home had also...
Presley Enterprises
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Reviewed in June 2015
This was my third time using Stanley Steemer for carpet cleaning services. I was moving out of my house and wanted all bedrooms and bedrooms, stairs, and basement cleaned for the new owners. While they did a decent job cleaning the carpets, I was very unhappy with the professionalism of this...
Stanley Steemer
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Reviewed in July 2014
Although in the end I decided to put off my decision to install electric solar paneling in my home for a year I was very pleased with the degree of detail and professionalism in surveying my property and putting together a comprehensive estimate. I nice aspect of the proposal was that even...
CMI SOLAR & ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in October 2013
Nancy did a great job. Her work with us saved us a great deal of time and helped keep us on task as we settled into our new home. At the start she interviewed us, surveyed our situation and worked with us to set goals that would give us the most dramatic result in just two days. Our challenge...
Mission Organizing
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Reviewed in November 2011
A Large Company with in ability to service the account. We set up to have autodraft after not receiving trash pick up only to find out our autodraft had not been taken out of our account. Three times this year, we have contacted them to do the back payment and three times they were only able...
WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Reviewed in May 2009
Mountain Consulting was very responsive to my initial call�provided an estimate over the phone [which was more than competitive vs. others I had contacted]�arrived at the appointed time [after a one-day rain delay]�surveyed the property thoroughly and expeditiously�and was helpful and...
Mcphae Trade Services
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