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Construction and design services, specifically within the Northern Nevada region. Our longstanding presence in this area has enabled us to build solid working relationships with local permitting agencies, ensuring smoother and more efficient project completions.
We have an extensive network of connections with local contractors, which allows us to collaborate effectively and bring the best in quality and service to our clients.
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General Scope of Services Provided
Percolation Testing
- Performed in accordance with applicable county or State of Nevada regulations
- Coordination of permitting, excavation, and inspection by applicable jurisdiction representative(s)
- Testing is generally summarized in a report format with general criteria for septic system design options provided, but can be summarized as testing results only
On-Site Sewage Disposal System Design
- Design and plans prepared in accordance with applicable county or State of Nevada regulations
- Designs provided for standard and engineered system
- Variance applications and hearing attendance as requested or required
- Permitting assistance provided as requested
- Complete civil improvement plan sets prepared to meet submittal requirements as required of applicable county, city or state agency
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and associated application documents prepared as requested or required
- Special Use Permit (SUP) documents and associated plan preparation
- FEMA flood certificates
Construction Phase Services
- Foundation support verification for new building pad
- Building setback verification
- Surface drainage verification
- IBC 1704 special inspection services for epoxy and expansion fastened anchorage installation
- Inspection of sewage disposal system installation
- Other inspection and testing services as requested
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