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 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: How often should land surveys be conducted?

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

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in October 2016
They are comprehensive horticulturists, land and trees. Very professional, explain things very well, and thorough.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
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Reviewed in June 2015
Roger Payne is a land developer (Century Hills subdivision) and landlord in Rochester, MN. We rented a home from him starting in August 2014. We strongly recommend against doing business of any sort with Roger Payne or his business, Payne Company due to lack of integrity, ethics, and poor...
Roger Payne / Payne Company
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Reviewed in June 2015
I have purchased 5 houses in 5 different states. She is head and shoulders above all the realtors I have ever dealt with. If you want an honest professional that gives advice she's the one for you. Unlike other agents I have dealt with, Sonda looks for houses within your stated price range....
FEATHERSTONE REAL ESTATE
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Reviewed in March 2015
This business engages in bait and switch. They sent me two coupons: one for an oil change for $19.99 and one for a tire rotation/brake check for $9.99, so I took the car in for those services. When I showed my coupons to the service person he said I could only use one, so I said okay, I'll...
Rochester Mazda
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Reviewed in April 2014
He did an excellent job. The drive and the stairs were clear when we returned to the land of ice and snow. His bill was fair and reasonable.
Keefe's Services
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Reviewed in January 2014
While all the folks we worked with were friendly, the service was anything but timely. We had to consistently follow up with them on the progress of our survey and install. We placed a deposit in early July (just prior to the 4th) and didn't have a complete fence until mid-August. We understood...
American Fencing
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Reviewed in June 2013
Our home is built on a small hill and water from the snow melt in spring runs down into our home's foundation. We decided to have two ponds built to trap the water, and were eager to have Brian come out and help us with a design layout for our existing landscape. In addition, we wanted a design...
ProScapes
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Reviewed in May 2013
We contracted with Jeff Walling, president of Owner Builder Network in August, 2011 to provide the following services for $2,000, which we paid for up front: 1. a copy of the Owner Builder Kit (collection of sample permits, checklists, contacts, how-to info) 2. Owner Builder Support for a...
OWNER BUILDER NETWORK
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Reviewed in December 2012
The land surveyor crew came out and received the land survey the following week. Happy with the service.
KEMPER & ASSOCIATES
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Reviewed in November 2012
Priority first contacted us after surveying our house and noticing we had tabs that had blown off our roof from a storm. They were polite and did not pressure us to consider them but only gave a list of services they provide and how they could help us. They were present at the inspection of...
Priority Construction Services
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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.

Before property transactions or major improvements to ensure accuracy.

When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:

Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet
Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features
Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)
Distance traveled for the professional surveyor

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’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’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

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