What should I consider when planning land survey costs?

• <div><p>When planning for land survey costs, you should consider the following elements as major contributors to the overall cost:</p><ul><li><p>Size of your property in terms of acres or square feet</p></li><li><p>Complexity of the terrain in terms of hills, elevation changes, rocks, water, and other features</p></li><li><p>Type of survey you need (boundary survey, topographic survey, or a combination of survey types)</p></li><li><p>Distance traveled for the professional surveyor </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between a land survey and a plat?

• <div><p>A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.</p></div>

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 should I do before hiring an excavation company?

• <div><p>Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.</p><p>To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn&rsquo;t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.</p><p>Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take for perc test results?

• <div><p>Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It&rsquo;s possible that you&rsquo;ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2019
Two ladies came to look at my bathroom ask a bunch of questions not even pertaining to the bathroom then wanted to fill out a survey I asked them to leave they would not leave it took me 10 minutes asking them to leave and threaten to call the police do not want anything to do with remodel USA
Remodel USA New Jersey Baths
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Reviewed in October 2015
Russell came in and surveyed the job...immediately went to work...finished within two hours. He owns the business and does the work. He guarantees his work. I was very pleased with Russell's work and would gladly recommend him without any reservations.
Clean Carpet Solutions
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Reviewed in September 2015
Joshua Swift and his crew are a pleasure to work with. They are real professionals with the expertise, experience and equipment to do a job right. We recently purchased a 1928 bungalow in South Roanoke. It is a wonderful house, but the back yard had not been attended to for years. A row of...
Extreme Tree Company
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Reviewed in July 2014
.Technicians from the company did a survey that permitted the development of a cost estimate. The work was accomplished at the estimated cost and on the scheduled date. The technicians were quite professional and had all of the required materiel to ensure the installation met expectations. ...
Lee Hartman And Sons, Inc
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Reviewed in December 2012
This service was suppose to cost $100 but they were having a special through Angie's List (thank you) and the service was free. The gentleman surveyed my pine trees and determined they were still strong and the shrubbery and determined what service everything needed and gave me an estimate. ...
Bartlett Tree Experts - 41313
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Reviewed in November 2012
I fell down a flight of steps in our home carring a head board up them. I fell onto a small landing at the bottom. My head and the head board made 2 somewhat large holes in the drywall. I called SEVERAL people looking for someone who would come and do home repairs. Needless to say there are not...
J P Amos Quality Plastering
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Reviewed in July 2012
The cellular phone service is great and we did not have any problem with our lines. With the land line, we had occasional problems with our voice mail but everything else is great. I think the internet provision is kind of slow. But over all, they are doing a great job.
Verizon
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Reviewed in June 2012
DJ returned our initial call within 24 hours; came out to look at the job on a Sunday - unheard of! He surveyed what we wanted done; made some recommendations and gave us an estimate and suggested that we get permission of neighbors for possible intrusion on their property. He had to cancel the...
DJ's Professional Tree Service & More
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Reviewed in March 2012
They gave me an excellent price. They actually corrected some of my surveying that I had done. They also had to deal with a large rock that was in the middle of the area where they were doing the pour. They did a great job. They did it for a low price. I have used them 3 times. They are...
Procon Inc
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Patriot Surveying and Infrastructure, PLLC

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We provide boundary, topographic, and construction surveys for residential, commercial, industrial and energy clients. Our clients range from homeowners, real estate agents, developers, attorneys, contractors, engineers and energy companies. AN INDEPENDENT, TRUSTED SURVEY & INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANIZATION BACKED BY DECADES OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE.

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A premier Land Development Solutions company and a commercial residential build and design management company all in one. Celebrating 31 years of increasing success in the highly competitive development industry. We can help make your next venture successful and profitable. Additional DBA - Pyramid Land Development.

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Cornerstone Land Surveying, Inc. is a full-service surveying firm located in Rocky Mount, VA, only 20 miles from the city of Roanoke. Established in 1989, the firm provides services for municipalities, private and commercial interests, and industry. Specific services and resources include the following: - Boundary surveys - Title surveys - Flood certificates (Eloma) - Topographic surveys - Construction stakeouts - Subdivision design and layout - Site plans - Dock plans - Land planning - Mapping - Computer aided drafting and design - GPS equipment (Leica, RTK and Static) - Survey equipment (3", 5", 7", Lieca total stations)

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

A land survey includes the layout of a single property, including precise measurements and to-scale drawings of boundary lines, land improvements, and sometimes other features, like topography and drainage information. A plat map includes the layouts and boundary lines of several adjacent plots and basic structure measurements. Surveys are normally more valuable for homeowners and buyers, and plat maps are for governmental use.

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

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

Prior to excavation, you should prepare the dig site and call 311 before you sign anything.

To get your site ready for excavation, you should move anything in the area that isn’t affixed to the land. You can save money on the excavation by removing hardscaping, including walkways, decks, concrete patios, and paver patios.

Before you carry out any digging, you should call 311 to confirm that there are no utility lines running through your excavation site. Skipping this step could lead to severe injury and property damage if your excavator hits a water, sewage, or gas line.

Professionals who complete perc tests can usually do them in a single day. Including excavating to expose the test site, filling the hole with water, and monitoring it while it drains, you can expect the test to take between four and eight hours total. It’s possible that you’ll get the results the same day, but some companies may take a few days to get official results.

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Pyramid Land Development Solutions

Pyramid Land Development Solutions

Cornerstone Land Surveying Inc

Cornerstone Land Surveying Inc

The Shawsville, VA 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]

Boundary Survey vs. Topographic Survey

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

Who Pays for a Land Survey: Buyer or Seller?

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