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Northwestern Surveying and Engineering, Inc.

614 Railroad St SE
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Northwestern Surveying and Engineering, Inc.

614 Railroad St SE
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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.

5670 Miller Trunk Hwy, Suite A
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JPJ Engineering, Inc.

5670 Miller Trunk Hwy, Suite A
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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

Yes, new home construction will always require building permits, 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.

If a buyer pays for a survey, the surveyor they hired will only provide results to them. It’s up to the buyer whether they share the survey results with the seller or not, even if they ultimately walk away from the deal. It’s considered good faith to share the results with the seller, though, especially if you back out of the deal, as the seller can then provide that survey to future interested parties.

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.

A few different types of land surveys can help determine certain features and boundaries of your property. These include:

  • Boundary surveys describe the actual borders of a property. These are generally required when trying to get construction permits issued. 

  • Location surveys provide much of the same information as a boundary survey but also include in-depth information about any improvements made to your property. 

  • Mortgage location surveys are usually required by lenders and title companies before financing or offering an insurance policy. 

  • Site-planning surveys are done before applying for building permits and can be issued before any major home improvements. 

  • Topographic surveys provide a formal map of land elevations. It can also describe the location and size of natural features and any land improvements.

Land surveys are worth it in several scenarios including selling your home, building an addition, constructing a fence, or making major changes to your landscape. A professional land survey can help you avoid legal issues with your neighbors and confirm the value of your property. In many cases, you may be required to order a land survey to receive a construction permit or mortgage loan.

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