What should I consider when I drill a well?

• <div><p>When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses <b>100 gallons</b> of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.</p><p>Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.</p></div>

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Q: What if I can’t find any records of when my house was built?

• <div><p>If you can&rsquo;t find any records online, you&rsquo;ll need to contact your county clerk&rsquo;s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time. </p></div>

Q: What do the little lines on the tape measure mean?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: How long does a land survey take?

• <div><p>A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property&rsquo;s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.</p></div>

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

• <div><p>A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.</p></div>

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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
While all the Angi referred contractors were professional and gave similar estimates, I selected B&E because Emrah seemed to grasp what I wanted the best. He asked better questions than the others about exactly the measurements, height and depth of stairs, etc. He and his crew showed up on time...
B&E Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
I surveyed a few different companies, and this was the only one that promptly got back to me and right on the job! Very impressed with their customer service and communication. They seem to be doing a great job also!
Supreme Lawn Care
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Reviewed in December 2021
My friend's home needed deep cleaning as she had been ill and many housekeeping chores had not been done for some time. Cloe's team surveyed the situation and jumped right in, working steadily and carefully and finished the job in one day. I am looking forward to hiring them again as the need...
Cloes Enterprise
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Reviewed in July 2020
We opted to add to our project with patio steps and landing. We are very happy with the repaired sidewalk and patio. We would use Marcos again.
DunRight Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2017
Evaluators arrived quickly after an addressing error was corrected. They surveyed the area, checked for moisture, informed us that we did not appear to have a problem, gave us suggestions on whom to call to avoid the problem in the future, and did not charge us.
SERVPRO
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Reviewed in April 2015
Our first introduction to Two Olives Landscaping was a simple business card left on our front door. We called and requested an estimate and they arrived the next morning. After surveying the property, they gave us an estimate, and we agreed to hire them to cut the grass, trim and edge. This...
Two Olive Landscaping
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Reviewed in January 2014
Two movers arrived on time with a large straight truck. Did a quick survey of items to be moved, then proceded to load owner-packed boxes followed by indoor and outdoor furniture items, upright freezer, and assorted small appliances. Both movers worked continuously, except for a lunch break, for...
Help-U-Move, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2013
I had called Brian about the job and he came out that afternoon to survey and quote. We set job up for 7/29 and he and his helper Jimmy showed up as scheduled. Job took a week to finish. They had to remove my granite countertop and existing base cabinets to access the floor damage. I had already...
B C Construction
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Reviewed in August 2009
I knew of the contractor from previously laying 200 ft of curbing on my property, which I was very pleased with. I called several contractors to get an estimate for the two concrete pads. Based on the rough estimates received over the phone, Curb Creations was a few hundred dollars lower then...
Curb Creations Inc
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At Venture Properties we provide professional real estate industry consulting services concerning distressed properties in the Pacific Northwest and specializing in the greater Portland area, including Salem and Eugene, Clark County, Deschutes County and the Oregon coast. Provide expertise on market conditions, marketability of assets, condition of assets, and asset valuation. Recommend best course action to maximize profits on distressed assets. If appropriate, provide real estate, land use, and construction services.

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

When considering the price of drilling a well, factor in how much you’ll save in water costs per year. The average family of four uses 100 gallons of water per person per day in the U.S. With a private water well, you can save hundreds each year.

Wells are also environmentally friendly. You don’t need to worry about drinking water treated with chemicals. Talk to at least three well pump contractors in your area. They’ll be able to tell you more about your options, give you different quotes, and discuss the biggest concerns.

If you can’t find any records online, you’ll need to contact your county clerk’s office to do further research. They should have property records on file, or can at least point you in the right direction of who to contact. You can also speak with your neighbors about when their houses were built because they were likely built around the same time.

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.

A land survey can take anywhere from a few hours to a month or more, depending on the size of the property, the type of survey, the property’s accessibility and topography, and the availability of historical property records. A simple boundary survey to determine a fence line can be completed in a day while surveying 50 acres of undeveloped woodlands may take weeks or longer.

A land survey gives you information about the property boundaries, easements on the plot, dimensions, and, in some cases, topographical information. A land appraisal will often take these figures into account, but the purpose of a land appraisal is to determine the value of the land rather than the physical specifications.

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