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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

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.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

Surveys completed by licensed surveyors can be recorded with a local surveying records office, and in most cases, they will be. Filing survey reports categorize them as legal documents, and they can be used whenever legal documentation of your property’s boundaries is needed. While you’re not required to file survey documents, it’s a good idea to do so. 

To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor’s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening.

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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