Blake DeMarr, PE
Do I need a Soils Report in Fairfax County, VA?
When preparing a new site plan in Fairfax County for a new home build or pool project, there are certain factors that will require a...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
What are the first steps in the land development process?
The Land Survey. What are the first steps in developing a property to build a new home? You will first need to hire a Civil Engineering...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Civil Engineers On-Site in NW DC
When developing property or renovating a building in Washington, DC, you will most likely need some type of Site Plan for your project....
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
D.C.'s "Surveying Commandments"
A mousepad sent to us from the District of Columbia Association of Land Surveyors. Rewritten here for easier reading: "DC's 'Surveying...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Duvall Foundry - Georgetown, D.C.
From picture above: "The Duvall Foundry 1050 - 30th Street, N.W. Built between 1856 and 1866 as a machine shop by William T. Duvall, The...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
When Do You Need a Permit to Remove a Tree in D.C.?
Tree removal is calculated on a case-by-case basis and is only performed if absolutely necessary. If you think your project will require...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
DC Water's System Availability Fee and What It Means To You
The System Availability Fee (SAF) is a one-time fee assessed on new development projects in the District that require a new water and san...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
Boundary Stones in the District of Columbia
In April 1791, at the behest of President George Washington, 40 sandstone markers were placed during a multi-year boundary survey of the...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
Accessory Dwelling Units. The What, How, and Why.
An accessory dwelling unit, commonly referred to as an ADU, is a secondary housing unit on a single-family residential lot, built within...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
Measuring the Potomac River Height at Georgetown Waterfront Park
Did you know there is a USGS streamgage at the Georgetown Waterfront Park? This one of many streamgages that measure the height...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
Washington DC's Oldest Structure
Built in 1766, The Old Stone House at 3051 M Street, NW in Georgetown, DC is the oldest structure in the district...
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Blake DeMarr, PE
- Nov 11, 2021
- 2 min
When are Civil Engineering Plans required in Fairfax County?
A brief explanation on Fairfax County Site-Related Plans for Residential Projects.
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