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Q: Do surveys have to be recorded?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s boundaries is needed. While you&rsquo;re not required to file survey documents, it&rsquo;s a good idea to do so. </p></div>

Q: How do I hire a land surveyor?

• <div><p>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:</p><ul><li><p>Browse land surveyor service website</p></li><li><p>Check credentials</p></li><li><p>Read customer reviews</p></li><li><p>Find their contact information</p></li><li><p>Call or email to inquire about more information</p></li><li><p>Ask how far they travel, if you&rsquo;re some distance away</p></li><li><p>Find out how they charge for their services</p></li><li><p>Ask about schedule and turnaround times</p></li><li><p>Repeat these steps for one to two other services and compare pricing</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What is the longest part of building a custom home?

• <div><p>The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-build-house.htm">homebuilding budget</a> and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.</p></div>

Q: 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>

Q: Who does a perc test?

• <div><p>Soil testers and licensed excavators are often the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-does-perc-tests.htm">professionals you hire if you need a perc test</a>. In some cases, structural engineers will also be able to conduct the test for you. In many municipalities, you&rsquo;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. </p></div>

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Last update on June 14, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
All work was done professional to include above ground pool installation, patio rework, pressure wash house, deck and storage sheds. Will use later on for fence gate modification and inside molding replacement.
EMERALD STANDARD HOME REPAIR, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2026
Deliverance Construction is a outstanding company. Did a perfect job of installing a vanity and sink. I will hire them again for the next project.
Delivrance Construction
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Reviewed in December 2025
Pro Landscapes is the premier choice for landscaping at Peninsula area. At Pool Edge LLC, we only work with the best, and their work in Yorktown, Newport News and Hampton is consistently excellent. They are hardworking, creative, and professional. We look forward to many more successful projects...
Pro Landscapes by Chris Moore
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Reviewed in January 2025
I hired coastal landscape construction to install a concrete walk way on my new construction house and couldn’t be happier with the finished product and the company. Bobby was professional and very easy to work with, his crew was skilled, and they left the jobsite cleaner than when he got there....
Costal Land Construction
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Reviewed in December 2023
The crew explained everything they were going to do and asked for my opinion on what I wanted. The job was completed in one day! The quality of material and workmanship was excellent! Due to us having a pool and being on two lots, it took quite some time to get our fence installed. But I...
DanDale Fence
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Reviewed in September 2023
The gentlemen that worked on my pool deck were awesome. They showed up on time, briefed me on what was going to be done and what needed to be done. As the day went on, they kept me updated on the status of their work. Overall we are very satisfied and look forward to enjoing our pool. Thank you...
Jackcrete
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Reviewed in November 2022
The project was top notch and the sprinkler system installation turned out great!
Year Round Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2022
The Composite Guys did an excellent job!!!!! From start to finish the crew which included Wyndell, Danny and a few others when needed went over and beyond!!!! Everyone including John & Christina were so helpful, professional and where there for us during the entire process. We are so happy with...
The Composite Guys
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Reviewed in April 2022
Amazing job! Highly recommend All Around Construction. Josh was very quick to answer any of my questions and did fantastic work! Very efficient as well. Any change in schedule was clearly communicated. We couldn’t be happier with the finished product.
Allaround Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Installers were professional and competent
RS Andrews of Tidewater
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Brighton Pools by Hohne

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"David has only performed services for the first time today but he has been very polite and responsive when I reached out to him. I look forward to a great swimming season with him helping us out!"

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"Awesome!!! Appreciate the fast and friendly service"

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"Ryan is thorough and extremely knowledgeable in his field. Heâ s communicative and gets the job done. Thanks so much for getting my pool swimmable again Ryan!"

Response time4 hrs

Recommended by57%of homeowners

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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

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"The team did an outstanding job. We highly recommend them to others for the full range of landscaping services, to include lawn care, landscaping, patio and paver work."

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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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Sun & Swim, Inc., specializes in swimming pool construction, custom concrete, fiberglass or vynal liner pools we are your choice. Want a water fall or need a georgeous fence,Great! we do it. One stop

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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

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"He remodeled my kitchen and bath. From demo to trim and paint. He completed everything start to finish!"

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Serving Smithfield, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

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Here at Paradise Aquatics, LLC, we sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and are committed to quality from beginning to the end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with all questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

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Pool Construction and Installation questions, answered by experts

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 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

The longest part of building a custom home is the design phase. It takes multiple professionals and a ton of work to bring your vision for your dream home to life while sticking to a homebuilding budget and also ensuring everything is built to code. Expect the design phase for a custom home build to take six months to a year.

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

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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