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Beck Engineering, Inc.

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24 years of experience

Beck Engineering, Inc. provides professional design services for both the private and public sectors. By providing an array of services, Beck Engineering is able to deliver successful design, project management, and construction services. Beck Engineering was created in 2001 by President Brad M. Beck. The firm has established an exceptional reputation in Northwest and Central Iowa by providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, architecture and land surveying services.

Beck Engineering, Inc. provides professional design services for both the private and public sectors. By providing an array of services, Beck Engineering is able to deliver successful design, project management, and construction services. Beck Engineering was created in 2001 by President Brad M. Beck. The firm has established an exceptional reputation in Northwest and Central Iowa by providing civil engineering, landscape architecture, architecture and land surveying services.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so. 

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.

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, ask the land surveyor if they are licensed in the state, have liability insurance, and can quote you a fee before starting.

It is almost always necessary to hire a land surveyor near you to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence—not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.

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