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.