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Q: How do you prepare for a land survey?

• <div><p>To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor&rsquo;s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening. </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 is involved in a topographic survey?

• <div><p>Detailed mapping of elevation changes and natural features on the property.</p></div>

Q: How long does a land survey take to complete?

• <div><p>Depending on property size and complexity, usually 1-3 weeks.</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>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in September 2016
His crew arrived on time and created beautiful walking trails that were lined with the fallen trees. They also mowed the waking trails that meander through out my property. My dog really enjoys this new setup since I live on a fairly busy road. Eli has an extensive forestry back ground. He has...
Pioneer Tree Svc & Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2015
Matt and Rosemary worked quickly and professionally and accomplished all the work without any damage to surrounding trees or anything else. They were very conscientious about where the chip pile would land and set up the chipper carefully. (Their chipper also makes smaller pieces than what I've...
KIWI Tree Service
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Reviewed in November 2013
He initially met with us and surveyed the task carefully, and then spent considerable time explaining in detail what would be involved and what products he recommended. He gave us a very competitive estimate and stuck to it. About 3-4 weeks before painting he cleaned the soffits with low...
Home Style Painting Company
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Reviewed in July 2013
The service tech is punctual and surveys the entire property for pests and rodents. He checks all of the bait stations and rebaits traps as necessary. We have had very little problems with pests since starting the monthly service.
Surety Pest Control
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Reviewed in May 2013
Overall good experience. The tank I wanted was available from their stock locally, so this was a quick turnaround. The new plumbing pipe was installed to my satisfaction. The only issue was that the installer mistakenly set the nominal (to code) temperature incorrectly (higher than it should...
Favinger Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2012
Trevor (Highline) was hired based off a recommendation from a friend. In meeting Trevor I was first impressed with punctuality and overall knowledge and familiarization of his field. From the first job to the most recent Trevor has always been very prompt/on time, thorough with explanations...
Highline Construction & Interiors
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Reviewed in May 2012
He came out personally, did the survey, and talked about the roof. The way he talked and his interaction was a good interaction. It wasn't impersonable. He looked like somebody who would do a good job. He was competent in his decision of the roof when I asked questions. He's not the cheapest,...
Joostens Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in April 2012
Mr. Rigdon came twice to give me an accurate estimate, since I had changed my mind about some of the work to be done. Sandy, in the office was also more than accommodating. The workers came the first day and repaired the staircase post, spindles and squeaks in the flooring where the carpeting...
RIGDON FLOOR COVERINGS
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Reviewed in March 2012
The technician arrived on time and was extremely professional and polite. He was able to find the problem right away and fix it promptly. We were lucky it wasn't major. The thermostat needed batteries. Doh!! He didn't make me feel dumb - nice guy. They included a survey with the...
Marr's Heating and Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in November 2011
My experience with Land Roofing was very positive, and I will definitely use this company for future roofing maintenance and repairs. Eugene Torres provided rapid and professional response and service, and throughout the job he was respectful, thorough, and tidy.
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51 years of experience

Harmsen & Associates, Inc. (HARMSEN) specializes in Land Surveying and Civil Engineering with three locations in Monroe, Mount Vernon, and Oak Harbor HARMSEN has been providing land surveying and civil engineering in Washington State since 1974. Our professionals have the experience and knowledge that will directly benefit your projects: knowledge of local land history, codes, and ordinances; ongoing professional education; and many years of professional practice, all combine to provide responsive, creative, professional, and accurate service. HARMSEN merged with Fakkema & Kingma, Inc. in Oak Harbor, WA October 2007; purchased Meriwether Leachman Associates, Inc. of Bothell, WA in June of 2008; and in June 2011 HARMSEN merged with Evergreen Surveying Inc. of Stanwood and opened an office in downtown Mount Vernon. We work from 3 locations: SNOHOMISH COUNTY 125 East Main Street, Suite 104 Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-7811 SKAGIT COUNTY 603 South First Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-336-9199 ISLAND COUNTY 840 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 102 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-675-5973

Land Surveying questions, answered by experts

To prepare for a land survey, you must thoroughly check your land surveyor’s qualifications, reviews, and fees to align with your expectations. When it is time for the survey to be conducted, ensure that you have all your documents organized and available, know and mark your property lines, and inform your neighbors that the survey is happening.

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.

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

Depending on property size and complexity, usually 1-3 weeks.

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.

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