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Stahly Engineering & Associates

2223 Montana Ave
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Stahly Engineering & Associates

2223 Montana Ave
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55 years of experience

Stahly Engineering & Associates, a full service civil engineering and survey firm since 1970, believes that building positive relationships by delivering quality services is the key to our success. Personal involvement from owners and project managers in individual projects performed and the communities we serve strengthens our commitment to our clients' goals. Stahly Engineering provides engineering services in the fields of transportation, site development, water and wastewater systems, and structures. We also assist public and private clients with planning, grant writing and administration, GIS, all types of survey services, and construction inspection.

Stahly Engineering & Associates, a full service civil engineering and survey firm since 1970, believes that building positive relationships by delivering quality services is the key to our success. Personal involvement from owners and project managers in individual projects performed and the communities we serve strengthens our commitment to our clients' goals. Stahly Engineering provides engineering services in the fields of transportation, site development, water and wastewater systems, and structures. We also assist public and private clients with planning, grant writing and administration, GIS, all types of survey services, and construction inspection.


Caddis Engineering

P.O. Box 11805
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Caddis Engineering

P.O. Box 11805
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Caddis Civil Engineering & Land Surveying offers a diverse variety of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying services to both private and public clients throughout Montana and the West. With over 15 years of professional consulting experience working with land developers, architects, homeowners, contractors, municipalities, agencies and special districts we are confident in our ability to provide practical design solutions specific to each and every project. CELS is committed to utilizing the latest technology and resources to provide the greatest value for our clients.

Caddis Civil Engineering & Land Surveying offers a diverse variety of Civil Engineering and Land Surveying services to both private and public clients throughout Montana and the West. With over 15 years of professional consulting experience working with land developers, architects, homeowners, contractors, municipalities, agencies and special districts we are confident in our ability to provide practical design solutions specific to each and every project. CELS is committed to utilizing the latest technology and resources to provide the greatest value for our clients.


Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

You should always calculate real estate development costs on a case-by-case basis, so there’s no specific formula to estimate your total. You should speak with a local construction manager to see what you’ll need to do in terms of clearing and leveling the land, connecting utilities, and pulling permits for construction. A professional will be able to get you an accurate estimate for land development.

Before property transactions or major improvements to ensure accuracy.

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.

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