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 planning land survey costs?

• <div><p>When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:</p><ul><li><p>Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet</p></li><li><p>Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features</p></li><li><p>Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)</p></li><li><p>Distance traveled for the professional surveyor </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How hard is it to buy a house for the first time?

• <div><p>Several government-backed lending programs can help first-time home buyers purchase a home with little money down. FHA, USDA, and VA loans are options for qualifying borrowers, though many conventional mortgage lenders will lower down payment rates to as low as 3 percent.</p><p> </p></div>

Q: What does a land surveyor look for?

• <div><p>Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/site-development-costs.htm">cost of land development projects</a>.</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>

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Last update on November 12, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Don't hire! Not room here for all my complaints! Some poor work & no customer service! Hired for deck repairs, pour new concrete patio & driveway. Part of job didn't adhere to contract: deck posts not finished 4 inches above grade (photo), not enough control joints in patio. Otherwise patio OK....
Mid Atlantic Concrete and Improvement Specialists,
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Reviewed in December 2021
Dan was very knowledgeable and spent the time to survey the entire house to determine our needs. He was great to talk with. The crew that did the work was very professional and courteous. Great job!
Pilot Home Services
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Reviewed in November 2021
Wow! Paul and his team did an excellent job. We should have done this sooner! Expanding the landing, pouring new stairs for the front, and creating a curved walkway completely transformed the look of our house. The crew was professional and friendly. The price was very reasonable. Highly...
Maryland Curbscape
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Reviewed in May 2020
At first it was great. We had water sitting right by the door and the pavers never dried out after the rain. The landing was never sealed by the door so it ran under the wood floor which buckled. I have an email chain showing I have contacted Dave almost yearly with multiple problems. Now the...
DCI Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2019
The Maryland Pickers responded very quickly to a request, came to survey the job quickly, and got everything removed and cleaned up within a week. The price was fantastic. I would absolutely use them again if I need more junk removed or hauling services.
Maryland Pickers
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Reviewed in May 2018
We've worked with Tony for many years at our previous home, and then again in Arnold. He's my favorite contractor by far!! Friendly, professional and wonderful workmanship. Most recently Tony adjusted and repaired the railing on our upstairs landing. In the past, he did great work finishing a...
Ultimate Home Improvement
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Reviewed in June 2015
The foundation was completely rebuilt, new acetylated pine floor installed, new framing and super screen "screen-eze" system installed. He also added and masterfully installed ledge, a thick cedar screen door, repainted the back wall, removed ALL debris, built a front landing with one step down...
We Restore Decks
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Reviewed in September 2013
The installation went very smoothly. The old carpet and padding was removed and all of the old tack strips. The crew of 3 headed by Mario installed the upstairs hall and landing and all the stairs from the foyer to the 2nd floor. They took great care not to damage the freshly painted walls and...
Next Day Floors
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Reviewed in September 2008
Glen contacted me quickly and explained the survey process very thoroughly. Their price was more reasonable than others that I had talked with. They came to my home when they said they would and surveyed the property and marked our boundaries very well. I was very pleased with the results. ...
Advanced Surveys, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2007
Slow to set up site survey ($35) then they showed up a little late for the actual work but were done within 3 hours. I inspected work upon arriving home and found that although the sides had been caulked, there were several 1/4 gaps along the outside and inside of the door frame running approx 1...
Lowe's
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