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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: Do surveys have to be recorded?

• <div><p>Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property&rsquo;s boundaries is needed. While you&rsquo;re not required to file survey documents, it&rsquo;s a good idea to do so. </p></div>

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

• <div><p>A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.</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>

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>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in December 2024
Brent and his guys were the best! I am exceedingly happy I selected them to replace my septic tank. This was a major project for me that had the potential to delay the sale of our home. Brent & company came in with the knowledge, equipment and skills that were required to complete the job...
Fox Excavating LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Excellent turnaround. Called me back the same day and scheduled my service with 24 hours, which landed on a Sunday. Highly recommend them.
Bearded Bear Repair HVAC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Dillon did a great job preparing my land for a garage. Easy to work with and works very efficiently. Will hire again in the future!
Forever Excavating
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Reviewed in August 2022
Great experience. Remodeled 2 bathrooms and while he was here we hired him to replace our back steps and landing with trex decking and he did a great job with that too. I highly recommend. Weâ ve had a lot of work done this year with a variety of companies and he was by far the best!
David Naginewicz
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Reviewed in May 2017
Was told on the phone the company does not normally do residential work although their website says otherwise. Was asked to leave contact information so they could get back to me to arrange a survey. Never heard from them again.
RICH STRONG AIR COND & HEATING
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Reviewed in January 2017
received survey quickly and very pleased
John R Beach & Assoc Inc
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Reviewed in March 2014
One of Braman's wildlife specialists - Bill - came out for an initial consultation and to survey the problem. He was friendly, assessed the situation, and told me what to expect. He was back daily over the next week setting Havahart traps in the attic and on a ledge near the roofline where...
Braman Termite & Pest Elimination
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Reviewed in February 2013
Called the Service... The owner appeared at the time promised, surveyed a situation of a freezer not cooling. He suggested a remedy which might not have worked, but he thought worth the try. He infused the freezer with new refrigerant, and the appliance has been working well since. Knock on...
FAMILY APPLIANCE SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in February 2012
I requested Mr. Somers survey the left side of my property to determine the property line so I could have a vinyl fence put up. He came to look at the property and gave me an estimate of $300.00 which was less than half of the lowest estimate I received from 3 other surveyors. He arrived on the...
John K Somers Surveyor
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Reviewed in November 2011
They got the patio in for me just before Irene hit and landed all those pine trees on it. They are very good at what they do. I would use them again in the future.
Amherst Landscape & Design Associates
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