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>

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Q: How do pros determine the right slope for my landscape?

• <div><p>Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.</p></div>

Q: What type of land survey is the most expensive?

• <div><p>ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a land appraisal?

• <div><p>A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.</p></div>

Q: Is reading blueprints hard?

• <div><p>With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don&rsquo;t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you&rsquo;re building a house.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2024
My central air conditioning system expired on the hottest day of the year (of course!) and Justing came down and to survey the job and I had an estimate within a couple of hours, and a new unit installed by early afternoon the next day! Blessedly cold air and an extremely well done...
Epic Heating and Cooling, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
We contacted Excellence in Drywall for a bid on repairing a popcorn ceiling. Shelby was very informative on the phone. He was punctual and explained exactly what needed to be done when surveying the job. He was able to work us in on a Saturday. He was there at the time he said he would be,...
Excellence In Drywall LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Was contacted in hopes I could get 8 tall pine trees cut down and hauled off, person (the owner) I contacted drove by, did not stop, surveyed the trees in question, then called me to inform me the approximate cost of doing the job was estimated at $1000.00. I refused his services because his...
Wichita Tree Service LLC
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Reviewed in January 2013
I am pretty sure it was about $300. to have a 30 ft. tall bushy tree cut down. A storm split it in two, and 1/2 landed in the neighbors yard. I had them grind the stump down too. They were very fast, and worked safely
JOJAC'S LANDSCAPE & MOWING INC
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Reviewed in January 2013
UPDATE 2/8 - On 2/2 Chevrolet called to say that my dispute had been elevated to Parks' General Manager, that it would be resolved, and that I would hear from them shortly. No, I haven't heard from Parks' GM. But a Parks staffer named Matt called and wanted to survey my satisfaction with their...
PARKS CHEVROLET AUGUSTA
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Reviewed in September 2011
.They are on Angie's list and they are awesome. We have a beautiful, all around the house black rod iron fence put in with rolling gates. It is really pretty and then we also have a wooden gate in our backyard. I am really impressed with them. We had a problem with the roll part of one of them...
AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY, INC.
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. 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.

ALTA/ACSM surveys are the most comprehensive type of land survey and, as such, tend to be the most expensive. These surveys have standardized guidelines and reports and are used in many kinds of real estate transactions to ensure consistent and accurate information is available for properties.

A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

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