Grading / Drainage Level Survey

[jluitgaarden (John Luitgaarden)]

Are there any Home Inspectors that can perform a Drainage / Grading Level Survey near Jamestown New York using a Zip Level, or similar instrument, and provide a report?

[jjonas (Jeffrey Jonas)]

Don’t know why you need one, but you may wish to hire a “Soils Engineer” to evaluate your concerns.

A soil engineer, also known as a soils engineer or a geotechnical engineer, is a civil engineer who specializes in evaluating the characteristics of the ground upon which a structure is built. A soil engineer investigates and analyzes a site for such qualities as soil characteristics, composition, and drainage. Soil engineers also consider the weight-bearing capacity of the ground under a building’s foundation. They evaluate the likelihood that the building will settle or shift over time.

[bcawhern1 (Brian Cawhern, CMI)]

I think a grading contractor would be able to perform this task with relative ease.

[rmayo (Randy Mayo, P.E.)]

Why do you need it and who wants it?