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>

What should I consider when I drill a well?

• <div><p>When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses <b>100 gallons</b> of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.</p><p>Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.</p></div>

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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: How long does it take for perc test results?

• <div><p>Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It&rsquo;s possible that you&rsquo;ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.</p></div>

Q: What do the little lines on the tape measure mean?

• <div><p>The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.</p></div>

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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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Owned and operated by Jared P. L. Normand, PLS, RPLS, Normand Land Surveying, LLC provides property boundary survey services for residential, commercial, and agricultural land in Louisiana, including property corner location, restoration, platting, and subdivision, as well as ALTA surveys, flood elevation certificates, and more.

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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

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, 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.

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

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.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.

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Land Survey vs. Boundary Survey: What’s the Difference?

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5 Star Drone Video and Photography services

5 Star Drone Video and Photography services

Southern Survey Services, LLC

Southern Survey Services, LLC

The Saint Martinville, LA homeowners’ guide to land surveying services

How Much Does Site Preparation Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? [2025 Data]

Land Survey vs. Plot Plan: What’s the Difference?

Land Survey vs. Boundary Survey: What’s the Difference?

How to Find Property Lines for a Fence: 7 Easy Ways

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