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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>

Q: What information can I find in a land survey report?

• <div><p>Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map</p></div>

Q: How do you build a road on a slope?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.</p></div>

Q: Can you build on undeveloped land?

• <div><p>You can&rsquo;t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.</p></div>

Q: Can surveyors help with floodplain identifications?

• <div><p>Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.</p></div>

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Last update on December 06, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
The Coopers were fantastic to work with. The communication was clear, the work was done early, and price was great. They put in a new kitchen floor for me, and even did a small set of stairs and landing at no additional cost. Above all, they’re just nice people who take the time and make the...
Cooper's Residential Improvement, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2025
Mr. Brown land improvements was very knowledgeable and very helpful . Any issues he would stop and get with us and explain what was going on and did great work with affordable rates. Highly recommended.
Browns Land Improvements
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Reviewed in January 2025
Blake has been an absolute lifesaver for our farm. In 2023, just three days after moving into our new home, a massive storm took down six enormous trees—one of which landed on the house. Blake came to the rescue with a fair price, unmatched by anyone else, and tackled the job with incredible...
Cochran's Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2024
I want to thank Cari and his team for all of their hard work, dedication and commitment to customer satisfaction. When problems arose, he did not hesitate to send his crew out (multiple times) to ensure I was given the best possible service. He even came out personally to speak with me about...
Rose Hill Lawn Care, Landscaping & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in July 2018
The company was easy to contact and set an appointment in a timely manner. The technician arrived on time, surveyed the situation thoroughly, explained the recommended response and timeline, stated the cost and asked if I wanted the work to be done.
ECOLOGY PEST CONTROL
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Reviewed in July 2013
Kent Odom was very quick to come out and survey the home prior to providing us the estimate and in getting us the estimate. The estimated provided was very detailed, and included multiple options with various pricing levels. We went with a different configuration of HVAC system so we choose...
Ridgway Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in January 2013
They proceeded to log and drive equipment in the woods after heavy rains but were nowhere to be found on dry days when the ground was not saturated. Despite being told, started to drive over our septic field but we caught them in time. They placed a large cable around one of my trees to help...
Lancaster's Logging
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Reviewed in December 2011
We do use them quite a bit and it’s a wonderful service. They were very neat and were very fast. Even though they installed a water heater, air conditioner and heater, there was no mess around. Everything was great from the time I called them, to the time they came out for the estimate. I...
Johnson Heating & Cooling Inc
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Reviewed in July 2008
They sent a three man crew and were out for three days. They did a nice job. After the huge floods in Terre Haute recently, they sent a few representatives out to survey the damage. They said they would get back to me in three days, but after two weeks, I have not heard anything from them. In...
Indiana Foundation Service
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2020 years of experience

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to Forefront Surveying and Engineering. Our company specializes in Land Surveying services and was established in 2020. Employing professionals with over 50 years of land surveying experience, we are here to provide our communities with excellent professional land surveying services.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.

Land survey reports have a boatload of information relevant to several scenarios. Here are the types of information contained with a survey, though it depends on your chosen type of land survey. Exact boundaries and dimensions of a given property General topography, including both natural and artificial landmarks Location of utility fixtures, like water mains Confirmation of any easements or encroachments on a piece of property Assessment of land elevation to buy flood insurance Updated information to add to a pre-existing property map

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.

You can’t build on undeveloped land without preparing it for construction, which involves running utilities to the site or accounting for private utilities like wells and septic systems and grading and compacting the soil for safe construction. Once you prepare the land, you can build on it as long as the project abides by local zoning regulations.

Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.

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