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Daniel H. Elder, Land Surveyor

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Daniel H. Elder, Land Surveyor

4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
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28 years of experience

I do almost all facets of land surveying, whether it is a boundary line(s) marked and/or re-established, subdivisions, mortgage surveys, title surveys, topography, etc.. Modern equipment and computer mapping are used to ensure accuracy. I do mostly referral work, which you know means I do things right! Call me today!

"DANIEL WAS VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING WITH MY SITUATION. HE HAS KEPT IN TOUCH WITH ME ABOUT THE UPDATES AND THE RESULTS. THANK YOU DANIEL AND YOUR ASSOCIATE"

SANDRA W on November 2017

I do almost all facets of land surveying, whether it is a boundary line(s) marked and/or re-established, subdivisions, mortgage surveys, title surveys, topography, etc.. Modern equipment and computer mapping are used to ensure accuracy. I do mostly referral work, which you know means I do things right! Call me today!

"DANIEL WAS VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING WITH MY SITUATION. HE HAS KEPT IN TOUCH WITH ME ABOUT THE UPDATES AND THE RESULTS. THANK YOU DANIEL AND YOUR ASSOCIATE"

SANDRA W on November 2017


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 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.

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.

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.

Depending on the type of land survey, the report will mark the boundaries of your property, the topographical changes of the landscape, as well as major natural and added structures to the plot. A more detailed survey, like an as-built survey, will note the measurements of the structures and landscape following major construction. A topographic survey will also help your contractor determine the cost of land development projects.

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