Frequently Asked Questions
After hours, try our FAQ section.
Q: Does Townsend Engineering perform
structural inspections on residences?
A: Yes, Townsend Engineering
performs not only residential inspections but commercial as well.
A Professional Engineer will visit the site, complete a structural
exam and write a complete Professional Opinion.
Q: I have a small
site and want to start moving dirt. What do I have to do?
A: If your site is over an acre, you will need to
obtain a grading permit from the DNR as well as a grading permit
from the City before you start any work. If your site is under
an acre, you will not need the DNR permit, but you will still need
the grading permit from the City.
Q: What is a Storm
Water Pollution Prevention plan and why do I need one?
A: A storm water pollution prevention plan or SWPPP
is a document that describes in detail the project, what type of
soils are present, what type of measures you will take to prevent
erosion, where storm water will drain to and other important
features that have to do with storm water. The United States
Government decided that every municipality was responsible for
protecting their natural waterways. Due to this mandate, the
Cities have implemented certain safety measures to prevent
pollution, one of these is the SWPPP.