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MDM Surveyors & Engineers, LLC

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MDM Surveyors & Engineers, LLC

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1999 years of experience

MDM Surveyors & Engineers, LLC is a leading consulting, engineering and surveying firm in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area providing a wide array of professional services. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet our clients' needs. From 1/2 acre to 100 acres, we are happy to discuss your exact project requirements and provide the survey services you need to meet your project goals. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Email ([email protected]) or call us at 724-934-2810 for a free quote on your property survey.

"They came promptly and did the preliminary measurements. I am waiting for final survey and markers."

Deborah L on December 2020

MDM Surveyors & Engineers, LLC is a leading consulting, engineering and surveying firm in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area providing a wide array of professional services. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet our clients' needs. From 1/2 acre to 100 acres, we are happy to discuss your exact project requirements and provide the survey services you need to meet your project goals. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Email ([email protected]) or call us at 724-934-2810 for a free quote on your property survey.

"They came promptly and did the preliminary measurements. I am waiting for final survey and markers."

Deborah L on December 2020

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.

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.

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

To hire a land surveyor, you need to start by searching online for reputable professionals in your area. Here are a few steps to take when making a shortlist:

  • Browse land surveyor service website

  • Check credentials

  • Read customer reviews

  • Find their contact information

  • Call or email to inquire about more information

  • Ask how far they travel, if you’re some distance away

  • Find out how they charge for their services

  • Ask about schedule and turnaround times

  • Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing

Costs vary, but you can expect to spend between $1,000 and $4,000 to prepare land for a mobile home or before you build a house. You’ll need to clear enough land for the foundation, which may require leveling or grading, as well as removing trees, stumps, and plants. Don’t forget to plan for permits and fees and the installation of a gas line, water line, and sewer main.

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