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>

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Q: What is involved in a topographic survey?

• <div><p>Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.</p></div>

Q: What does a land surveyor look for?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/site-development-costs.htm">cost of land development projects</a>.</p></div>

Q: How do pros determine the right slope for my landscape?

• <div><p>Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.</p></div>

Q: Should I hire a land surveyor before installing a new fence?

• <div><p>It is almost always necessary to <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/land-surveying/">hire a land surveyor near you</a> to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence&mdash;not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.</p></div>

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Last update on November 14, 2025

Reviewed in November 2019
Very customer friendly. Arrived when they said they would, did excellent work. I hired Jorge and his crew to fit a small deck over the top of my front landing and install a ramp to make it easier to access the house. There was a small misunderstanding about the direction deck boards would go,...
J&P Builders, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They are great. I have used them for multiple repairs over the years and I really like them. For instance, this last time, I had bought a car and it is a mini cooper and I had rubbed it against a pole when I was getting out of my garage. It was less than a quarter of damage but it was a brand...
Autobody Dimensions-Gaithersburg
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Reviewed in October 2013
I had this done about 10 years ago with very satisfying results. This time, in good faith, I signed a contract. The work took months to get started and was sporadic at best. I contacted the company several times about the delays. Judging on how much timber they took out I was way under paid....
Wyoming Hardwoods
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Reviewed in July 2013
A large limb had fallen from an old oak tree in the driveway above our lake property. Keith responded quickly to the call on June 11, 2013. He deemed it an emergency situation in addition to a Basswood at lake level that was potentially leaning towards the house. Due to the seriousness of...
LIMBWALKER TREE CARE LLC
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Reviewed in May 2013
Michael was terrific. He designed the new steps (which are very wide, have an intermediate landing and are approached from two different pathways). He sourced and ordered the sustainable hardwood we desired. He removed the existing steps which had a poured concrete base and required much effort....
Rent An Artisan LLC
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Reviewed in December 2012
Although Claudette says she designs for the individual's tastes I did not find that to be the case. She had us fill out a general survey at the beginning and seemed to use that to base all her designs. I did like the paint color choices but did not like the window treatments and bedspreads and...
Claudette's International
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Reviewed in March 2012
They were supposed to replace carpeting on outdoor steps. When they installed the carpeting, they told me that they needed a mason when they ripped up the carpeting; they cracked the landing on two parts of the stairway, and then expected me to get a mason to fix it. The mason gave me an...
WAREHOUSE CARPET OUTLET INC
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Reviewed in June 2009
The initial impression of the company had been a good one, as they seemed eager to begin work and returned our call quickly. Things began to go awry when they decided to drop by to survey the property to give us an estimate on a moment's notice at 7:30 on a Thursday night when we weren't...
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GTS Consultants

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28 years of experience

GTS Consultants has earned a reputation as a Minority Owned and Operated business since 1997. GTS Consultants are known for: -being highly regarded-with warm referrals -client responsiveness -professional surveyors -providing excellent communication -quick turnaround -competitive prices We have gained the respect and confidence of our clients by providing technical excellence and quality services throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our corporate headquarters is located in the beautiful city of Newark, New Jersey. We look forward to hearing from and working with you soon.

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41 years of experience

Fagan Engineers is a 25 Person Civil/Environmental Engineer Firm serving Commercial, Industrial and Municipal clients throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania providing: • Civil Municipal Engineering • Topographic & Outboundary Surveys • GIS Mapping & Data Management • Wetland Delineation & Mitigation • Natural Gas Permitting & Design (NY & PA) • Solid Waste/Landfill Permitting & Design (NY & PA) • Environmental Phase I/II/III

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.

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.

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.

Pros will assess your soil type, property geography, and rain patterns for optimal slope.

It is almost always necessary to hire a land surveyor near you to ensure your fence sits on the right side of the property line. Mistaking the shape of your property can lead to fines and costly changes if you have to move or adjust the privacy fence—not to mention some surly looks from your neighbor. We recommend jumpstarting your fence planning in the spring to ensure there is plenty of time to map out your plan before construction season.

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How Long Is a Land Survey Good For?

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GTS Consultants

Weiler Associates

Weiler Associates

Fagan Engineers

Fagan Engineers

The Waverly, NY homeowners’ guide to land surveying services

How Much Does Site Preparation Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does a Land Survey Cost? [2025 Data]

How Much Does It Cost to Clear Land? [2025 Data]

Land Survey vs. Boundary Survey: What’s the Difference?

How Long Is a Land Survey Good For?

Who Pays for a Land Survey: Buyer or Seller?

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