Will I need permits to build a home?

• <div><p>Yes, new home construction will always require <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permits</a>, no matter where you live. In most cases, you’ll need a general construction permit, along with plumbing and electrical permits for the utility lines in your home. Depending on where you live, you’ll likely find that you also need permits for things like connection to a sewage system or installing exterior components, like decks, driveways, patios, and curb cutouts. Leave navigating the permits required for new home construction to a professional to ensure your home is built legally and safely.</p></div>

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Q: How long is a land survey good for?

• <div><p>Land surveys don&rsquo;t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don&rsquo;t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.</p></div>

Q: How do you tell if a tree is a historic landmark?

• <div><p>This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.</p></div>

Q: What if I can’t find any records of when my house was built?

• <div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find any records online, you&rsquo;ll need to contact your county clerk&rsquo;s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time. </p></div>

Q: Who do I call before I dig in my yard?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re planning to dig on your property, you&rsquo;ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won&rsquo;t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues. </p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
Very professional and very flexible with our needs. They were very quick on performing a site survey and getting back to us with a quote. Very knowledgeable. Would hire again in the future.
BV USA LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very professional they had my survey done quicker than I expected.
Polena Engineering, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
The project actually was DUCT CLEANING (Home Advisor: your survey format did not include this--fix your survey!), including the dryer vent. I looked for these services through Home Advisor, and NW Air Duct Services was quickly responsive, providing me with a specific scope of services and a...
Northwest Air Duct Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
After receiving my call, Brian responded via text message and asked if we needed the survey soon. I said yes, and he responded by saying he wasn't interested. It is now January, and the weather is too cold for him I guess.
Premier Land Surveying
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Reviewed in October 2016
I hired Mike and his partner to paint my house for $1000 over the course of about 48 hours. He did not finish the work, but did a good job with what was completed. He didn't finish 2 bathrooms and ?the 2nd floor landing. When he came to get paid, which ending up casing $1,370.00 When he arrived...
Proficient Painting & Decorating Inc
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Reviewed in June 2016
The very day Rich Brondi arrived and surveyed the interior painting we needed I knew it was all going to be a good experience. He wrote up the estimate before he left and it was right in line with what we thought the cost would be. His team of three arrived every day on time, worked like crazy,...
Pro Painting & Restoration Corp.
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Reviewed in May 2015
They were easy to reach, we set a time to get the survey done, a window of time and it was done early. The work was well done and completed on time.
CENTRAL SURVEY
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Reviewed in September 2013
My plat of survey was lost, and I needed one for a house project. I contacted Tim Spies and he informed me he would be able to do the survey in a week and the drawing two days afterwards. I was extremely happy to get a call from Tim 3 days after my first call to tell me that the survey was...
Spies and Associates Inc
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Reviewed in November 2010
Mike arrived on time on the day he said he would. He removed the old door and installed the new one. His work is high quality! He's a Pro! Also, my Marvin window jams failed he came out and surveyed what replacement parts he needed and ordered them. He replaced the jams and the window is as good...
WINDOW & DOOR CONNECTION INC
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Reviewed in May 2005
VERY RESPONSIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE (ESPECIALLY WITH THIS UNUSUAL POWERVENT CONFIGURATION) AND HELPFUL. DID NICE LITTLE EXTRAS THAT WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED. WISH THEY OFFERED UNITS WITH LONGER WARRANTIES (AS SUGGESTED BY CONSUMER REPORTS MAG). NO PLUMBERS SURVEYED OFFERED UNITS WITH LONGER...
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric
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