Top questions to ask before hiring a surveyor
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
Everything You Need to Know About Tri-City Surveyors
Does the surveyor I want to hire need to be licensed in Tri-City?
Before you start any project, it is crucial to learn about the certifications and licenses that you or your Surveyor need to have. There are 1 surveyors in Tri-City that are licensed.
Here are the types of license(s) Surveyors need to have to work on Surveying Services jobs in OR:
Can I browse unscreened Surveyors in Tri-City?
We do our best to screen all of our surveyors. However, there are still some surveyor professionals in Tri-City that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Tri-City or OR. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering surveying services:
- D Wellman Surveying:
- Services Offered: Surveyors
- BBB Rating: NA
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Timberline Land Surveying Inc:
- Services Offered: Surveyors
- BBB Rating: NR
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
- Tolbert Associates LLC:
- Services Offered: Surveyors
- Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
How does invoicing/payment work for most Surveyor projects in Tri-City?
Every project differs, but you should ask any surveyor for an estimate, before they do any work. In fact, ask for their general payment terms before any surveying services work is done.
If the job is large and going to take longer than a day, it's common practice for surveyors to request a down payment. Usually, this will be around 25% so they can commence work on your surveyor project.
If it's a quick job, you'll likely be given an invoice/bill when the job is complete. Then it's up to you and the surveyor to determine if you pay immediately or can send payment at a later date.