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Northwestern Surveying and Engineering, Inc.

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Northwestern Surveying and Engineering, Inc.

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27 years of experience

Northwestern Surveying and Engineering has been providing fast, accurate, and reasonably priced surveys since 1998. We have a large talent pool including surveyors, engineers, safety specialists, and environmental technicians. Let us be a part of your next project and we'll make sure you get what you need to get the job done right.

Northwestern Surveying and Engineering has been providing fast, accurate, and reasonably priced surveys since 1998. We have a large talent pool including surveyors, engineers, safety specialists, and environmental technicians. Let us be a part of your next project and we'll make sure you get what you need to get the job done right.

JPJ Engineering, Inc.

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JPJ Engineering, Inc.

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15 years of experience

JPJ Engineering is a professional land survey firm that provides surveying services to public and private clients throughout St. Louis County and much of the Northland. Common property survey requests: -Mark property lines and/or corners -Subdivide a parcel of land - Prepare a property map for a planning & zoning or building permit application for a residential house, garage, or other building - Create or vacate a Right of Way or Easement - Elevation Certificate or ELOMA - Topographic Survey Visit our website for more information and to request a free quote at www.jpjeng.com

JPJ Engineering is a professional land survey firm that provides surveying services to public and private clients throughout St. Louis County and much of the Northland. Common property survey requests: -Mark property lines and/or corners -Subdivide a parcel of land - Prepare a property map for a planning & zoning or building permit application for a residential house, garage, or other building - Create or vacate a Right of Way or Easement - Elevation Certificate or ELOMA - Topographic Survey Visit our website for more information and to request a free quote at www.jpjeng.com

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Land surveys don’t technically expire. They do serve as a point of reference and a snapshot of your property, though, so as soon as you make changes to your property (and even if your neighbor makes certain changes to theirs), your existing land survey becomes inaccurate, and a new one must be done. Even if you don’t make any changes to your property, many states only guarantee the accuracy of a land survey for five to ten years.

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.

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.

Land surveying costs about $530 for the average homeowner. However, your total cost could range anywhere from $200 to $1,000 or more. Factors like the size of your property play a significant role in what you pay, but other things like the survey type and the time of year can also impact the final cost. 

For example, if you’re looking for a simple boundary survey, you can expect to pay between $100 and $600. However, if you want a more in-depth survey that depicts the elevations of your hills and trees, you can expect to pay between $500 and $1,200 for a topographic survey.

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.

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