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>

Does the seller get to see the survey if a buyer pays for it?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: How do you tell if a tree is a historic landmark?

• <div><p>This is fairly rare, but sometimes the local government or a group like a historical society will label a tree as a landmark, or historical item. These designations almost always come with a small, on-site plaque for identification, but you should also be able to look up protected trees in your area on a city website or similar list. If the tree in question is a landmark, call your local government and ask how to proceed before making any plans.</p></div>

Q: How do you build a road on a slope?

• <div><p>Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn&rsquo;t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.</p></div>

Q: What do the little lines on the tape measure mean?

• <div><p>The small lines on the tape measure either indicate inches, fractions of an inch, or centimeters and millimeters. On the imperial unit side (aka the inches side), the longest lines indicate inches, followed by the next shortest lines that indicate a half-inch, and then the quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-inch. On the metric side, the lines break down meters, centimeters, and millimeters.</p></div>

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If you are searching for a moving company, stop searching and choose Arch Moving. I made several calls before landing on Arch Moving and I am so glad that I found them! Jon G., Charles and Cole were all AMAZING. They were so friendly, professional and efficient! I am actually amazed at how...
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The TL Consultants gave me the best quote for boundary survey. The job was done in about one week in cold and rainy days. Thanks.
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The movers were punctual and professional. They were well aware of what needed to be moved and surveyed the entire property prior to moving anything to ensure no damage was done to the property or furniture. The movers were not equipped with the proper truck but they made do without by...
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Called Minnick and in about 5 minutes, they had brought up our property and were able to give an estimate. I called them back the same day, after getting approval from other owners in building. They set a date that worked for both of us, within a week's time. Jason arrived, with his assistant,...
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Called Land Services to pick up leaves in our yard. They were very responsive and were able to come to our house in a short period of time. I was expecting a crew of people using leaf blowers or ride-on vacuums, but was a little worried when I saw 4 guys with rakes. Next door neighbors were...
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I couldn't have been more pleased! The final product is stunning. Matt returned my call and was on site for a bid survey the next day. I received a bid withing a week and we coordinated beginning the project around the weather. These guys are awesome to say the least. Communication is great. ...
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Truegreen Land Care does a good job on my lawn. They come out four times a year and do a quality job. They treat me like a valued customer and treat my lawn as if it were their own. I would recommend this company to anyone.
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