Disclaimer
What this site cannot tell you about your property, stated as specifically as the things it can.
Most disclaimers are written to be unreadable. This one is a list, because the specific things a site like this cannot know are more useful to you than a paragraph of hedging.
| This site cannot tell you | Who can |
|---|---|
| Whether your project requires a permit | Your local permitting office and state environmental agency |
| Whether any part of your land is a regulated wetland | Your state environmental agency and the relevant U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district |
| Whether a tree or species on your land is legally protected | Your state forestry or natural resources agency and your local government |
| Whether burning is currently allowed at your location | Your state forestry agency and local fire authority |
| Where your property boundary runs | A licensed surveyor |
| Where utilities are buried on your property | 811, plus your own records for private services |
| Whether a machine can safely work your site | The contractor operating it, on the ground |
| Whether a slope is stable once cover is removed | A qualified engineer |
| Whether a tree is safe, or likely to fail | A qualified arborist |
| Whether grading will resolve a drainage problem | A qualified engineer |
| Whether a contractor is licensed, insured, or competent | The licensing authority and the insurer, directly |
| What your project will cost | Three local contractors quoting the same written scope |
General information, not professional advice
This site publishes general planning information. It is not legal, engineering, environmental, forestry, or arboricultural advice, and it is not a substitute for a professional assessment of your property.
Planning outputs are not quotes
This is a planning range, not a quote. It is produced from the answers you gave and the published rules on the methodology page. It does not account for anything a contractor would see on a site visit, and it is not a price anyone has offered you.
This tool does not inspect your property and cannot determine whether a site is safe, accessible, buildable, or suitable for any particular machine. It organizes the questions; a qualified professional answers them on site.
Contractors
Contractors are not vetted, screened, background-checked, or verified by this platform. Confirm licensing, insurance, and references yourself before work begins.
Local requirements
Requirements vary by state, county, municipality, watershed, and parcel. Confirm what applies to your property with the named authority and your local permitting office before work starts.