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>

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Q: How often should land surveys be conducted?

• <div><p>Before property transactions or major improvements to ensure accuracy.</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 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: 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>

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Last update on November 12, 2025

Reviewed in July 2016
Very friendly, thorough and prompt service. The Chesapeake rep who surveyed my property actually recommended a cheaper alternative to water an area of my property than I had proposed! Big relief after dealing for years with rude and incompetent service from Hydro-Tech.
Chesapeake Irrigation & Lighting Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
We communicated with Magnus at DJ Floors to get an estimate for installation of new hardwood floors in our condo. Magnus was very responsive and professional, and quickly prepared quotes for us for three different flooring options. He also visited our condo to survey the space and provide...
Dj Floors LLC
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Reviewed in May 2014
They did a good job and gave me a comprehensive quote on different services. I landed up having some really substantial issues with my house so I couldn't obviously do everything all at once. They divided the services into what was immediate and long-term; they were great about that. I ended up...
Aquaguard Waterproofing
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Reviewed in March 2013
I provided the paint and the painters arrived and worked until they finished the hallway, stairway, and landing of colonial house. We were very pleased with the work and the price. And they were able to reach the very high places that are difficult to reach without the right equipment.
Definition Painting Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2012
Called before arrival, surveyed areas, moved truck to minimize noise and disruptions. Very courteous and professional. Efficient but not hurried. Made sure we were satisfied, careful and attentive to be thorough.
CleanSource Indoor Environmental Cleaners
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Reviewed in March 2010
On a Saturday evening, my husband and I discovered that our basement had started flooding due to the torrential rains (which followed the record snow storms). We called Bill when we realized that our water vac could not keep up with the incoming water. Bill arrived within 90 minutes with a...
WILLIAM F GAVIN PLUMBING ELEC HEATING & A C
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Reviewed in December 2008
I am looking into other land line providers in DC. I have been with Verizon for a long time. It is not worth the hassle.
Verizon
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WL Meekins Inc Land Surveyors

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We have been providing land surveying services to the Maryland and Washington D.C. area since 1951 and specialize in residential site grading plans, boundary surveys, house location surveys, civil engineering services, site plans, and more.

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