How a Land Survey Company Helps Buyers Review Shared Access Before Closing
Northern Virginia keeps adding homes, and many older lots sit close together. A driveway, a private lane or some other route to the road often serves more than one property. A path that looks like one home’s driveway may actually reach two or three parcels. That setup raises a fair question for any buyer. You […]
Why a Percolation Test May Be Needed Before Designing a Septic System
A septic system only works when the soil can take in treated water. Before anyone draws up a design, a percolation test helps show how well the ground can handle that water. In Virginia, the health department looks at soil and site conditions before it approves a new system. A big yard is not enough […]
Why Lenders Require a Mortgage Survey Before Closing
A mortgage survey is a report a licensed surveyor prepares so a lender can see where a home and its built features sit on the land before funding a loan. Virginians often call this report a house location survey or physical survey. Lenders ask for it to confirm the property they are lending against is […]