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Q: How do I know how deep my well is?

• <div><p>There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. </p><p>Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you&rsquo;ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well&rsquo;s depth.</p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit to clear land?

• <div><p>Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-clearing-services/">land-clearing specialist near you</a> to see if permits are necessary for your job.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</p></div>

Q: What should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.</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>

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Last update on November 27, 2025

Reviewed in September 2021
The company was very professional (specially dealt with Mr Brett), he made sure everything was done as he stated it would! Cleared about 1/2 acre to an acre of land!
A&R Services of Acadiana, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
She was a nice young lady. I could tell she has experience. I told her I wanted to only pay for 3 hours but I needed to have 2 batches wash, dry, and fold. She was able to clean my living room and wash the dishes. She sent me a cool survey asking about my expectations and what areas in my home...
KleanwithK
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Reviewed in May 2019
Howard surveyed the job site then quoted a price for the job, came out on April 4 started the job then complained it was too labor intensive and wanted to rent a piece of equipment and make me pay for it. I told him I would dig trenches myself. He stated he would come back the next week and...
Affordable Drain and More
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Reviewed in December 2018
Not good communication on price. The price changed 4 times. I have a big rut in my back yard from concrete truck. The workers were very professional. The slab looks good but I will have to do a lot of land scaping
D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
Arrived, surveyed the system, identified the problem, had to bleed the system down, evacuate it, replace the part, then recharge the system. Tech was very professional. I have used Landry's before and have never been disapointed.
Landry’s A/C
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Reviewed in July 2013
The job looked looked fine at completion, so I paid them $18,000. Within 6 weeks the asphalt was coming apart and the dirt foundation was showing. I called repeatedly asking them to return and make good on their work, but was ignored by Justin Smith the manager. I then filed a complaint with the...
AAA paving
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Reviewed in August 2011
My main water line to my home broke on a friday morning.When this happens we have no water in our home because we are on a water well. After calling my regular plumbing service on a friday and waiting for them to return my call all day, at 4:53pm when i call them for the 6th time that day , I...
DAVIDS PLUMBING REPAIRS INC
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Southern Survey Services, LLC

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Southern Survey Services, LLC

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9 years of experience

Southern Survey Services is a small survey firm out of Carencro, LA that others competitive prices at a Professional level. With over 10 years of experience in the surveying field with survey licenses in Louisiana and Texas, Southern Survey Services will be your go to for all your surveying needs.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water.

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

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.

A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

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.

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