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Q: Who do I call before I dig in my yard?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re planning to dig on your property, you&rsquo;ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won&rsquo;t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues. </p></div>

Q: How do I know how deep my well is?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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&rsquo;ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well&rsquo;s depth.</p></div>

Q: What do land surveys typically include?

• <div><p>Property lines, building locations, and potential encroachments are mapped.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a land survey and a boundary survey?

• <div><p>A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.</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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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in September 2023
I shouldn't take this survey yet. Keene Door is waiting on parts. So value can't be completed yet.
Keene Door
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Reviewed in May 2016
Larry and his crew were very professional.? Larry came out and surveyed the driveway; then proceeded to tell us he didn't need to pull up the entire driveway!? Music to our ears!? He explained exactly what he thought should be done and gave us a written quote.? Larry was in constant contact with...
M&L Asphalt Svc LLC
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Reviewed in October 2013
I really don't have any comparables to rate value for $ so that is why I rated just short of 5. Under the circumstances (selling my house), PA was efficient in responding to my call, stopping by to survey what needed to be done, giving me an estimate and performing the repairs asap. When work...
The Plumbing Artisans, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2011
I was introduced to Chris Pinkam by an energy auditing firm. Chris came and did the initial survey of the proposed installation site and reviewed with me what to expect and gave me an overview of the system. From beginning to end Chris and his assistant were on the job. There careful...
Chris Pinkham
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Reviewed in June 2007
Jeffrey Land Survey, LLC is a great company that provided a much needed survey due to a boundary dispute. They went above and beyond what I had expected. The process was explained thoroughly and they were reliable and capable of performing all of my survey needs. Thanks JLS, for such a nice job...
Jeffrey Land Survey, LLC
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Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

If you’re planning to dig on your property, you’ll need to check for underground utility lines. Call the national call-before-you-dig 811 number. Once connected to an operator, you can schedule a site visit to mark underground lines. This way, you won’t accidentally dig into pipes and can cause major (read: costly) issues.

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.

Property lines, building locations, and potential encroachments are mapped.

A boundary survey measures the boundary lines of the property, only the length of each property line and their locations. A land survey includes a more in-depth measurement of the property, including the heights and depths of the terrain measured by a topographic survey. A boundary survey is typically the most cost-effective method for marking and measuring property lines.

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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