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47 years of experience

Summit Engineering is a full service Civil Engineering, Survey and Geotechnical Material Testing and Inspection firm that has been providing service across Northern Nevada for 39 years. We strive to enhance our clients success through the delivery of innovative, economical and timely solutions to all types of engineering projects while honoring western traditions, the values of our community and state, and respecting the environment.

Summit Engineering is a full service Civil Engineering, Survey and Geotechnical Material Testing and Inspection firm that has been providing service across Northern Nevada for 39 years. We strive to enhance our clients success through the delivery of innovative, economical and timely solutions to all types of engineering projects while honoring western traditions, the values of our community and state, and respecting the environment.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Permit requirements to clear land vary by municipality, so whether or not you need permits depends on where you live and what you’re removing from the land. Some building departments will require permits for any underground work or excavation, meaning grinding down tree stumps on your property would require permits. Others mandate individual permits for each tree you remove. You can contact your local building department or a land-clearing specialist near you to see if permits are necessary for your job.

Yes, they assess topography and potential risks related to flooding.

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

With proper training and experience, reading blueprints is fairly straightforward and not very difficult. If you don’t have the necessary knowledge to interpret the symbols, abbreviations, and other notations used, blueprints may not make sense. Learning to read blueprints can help you understand the construction process and keep you more involved and informed when you’re building a house.

Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the professionals you hire if you need a perc test. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you’ll need your professional on-site to dig and fill the holes with water, as well as a representative from your local building department or health department. That representative is the individual who will determine whether your test passes or fails.

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