Engineer's Property Assessment

Service Coverage Area:

• Bexar County (including all municipalities and ETJ areas)

• Comal County

• Guadalupe County

• Wilson County

• Atascosa County

• Medina County

• All incorporated cities and unincorporated areas within these counties

Deliverable:

One (1) comprehensive PDF report (typically 8-12 pages) containing desktop analysis findings, delivered via email within 48 business hours of order confirmation.

Report Sections Include:

1. Quick Summary

• Property basics (size, location, current use)

• Can you build what you want? (Yes/No/Maybe)

• Major red flags identified

• Ballpark development cost range

2. Jurisdiction & Zoning Check

• Who controls permits (City/County/ETJ)

• Current zoning or land use designation

• What's allowed to be built

• Typical restrictions for the area

3. Utility Availability

• Water provider and service availability (yes/no/conditional)

• Sewer availability or septic requirements

• Electric provider

• Known capacity issues in area

4. Major Site Constraints

• FEMA floodplain (yes/no with map snippet)

• Obvious access issues

• Pipeline or transmission easements visible on aerials

• Proximity to highways/railroads that might restrict development

5. Rough Cost Estimates

• Site development: $X to $X per acre (based on recent area projects)

• Utility connections: typical costs for area

• Major infrastructure needs identified

• Total development cost range (very preliminary)

6. Estimated Timeline

• Typical permitting: X-X months

• Construction: X-X months

• Known delays in that jurisdiction

7. Next Steps

• Is this worth pursuing? (Our opinion)

• What studies you'll need if moving forward

• Critical questions to investigate

• Key contacts at relevant agencies

What You're Really Buying:

• 1-2 hours of a PE's time researching your property

• Access to someone who knows local jurisdiction quirks

• Quick answers to "is this even possible?"

• Ballpark numbers to run your initial pro forma

• A second opinion before spending real money

Information Sources:

Analysis is based on publicly available information including:

• County Appraisal District records

• Municipal/County GIS databases

• FEMA flood insurance rate maps

• Recorded plats and deed restrictions

• Utility provider service maps

• Agency published fee schedules

• Current development codes and ordinances

• Historical permit data

• Professional engineering experience in local market

What This Service IS:

• A preliminary desktop evaluation using available public data

• A risk identification tool for early-stage decision making

• A cost-benefit analysis framework

• A roadmap for further due diligence

• Professional opinion based on 20+ years local experience

What This Service IS NOT:

• A substitute for required engineering studies

• A guarantee of permit approval

• A construction-ready design

• A formal survey or boundary determination

• An environmental Phase I assessment

• A traffic impact analysis

• A title search or legal opinion

• A financing or appraisal document

Required Information From Client:

1. Property address or legal description

2. Parcel ID number (if known)

3. Intended use (residential, commercial, RV park, etc.)

4. Basic project scope (subdivision, single building, etc.)

5. Timeline expectations

6. Any known issues or concerns

7. Existing property surveys, maps, exhibits or files that may assist in our assessment

Delivery Terms:

• Report delivered via email in PDF format

• 72 business hour turnaround from receipt of payment and required information

• One round of clarification questions included if needed

• Additional analysis or revisions billed separately at $250/hour

Professional Standards:

Service provided by licensed Professional Engineer (Texas PE #117132) with expertise in civil engineering, land development, and municipal utilities. Analysis conducted in accordance with standard engineering practices for preliminary feasibility assessments.

Limitations and Disclaimers:

This desktop assessment is based on publicly available information and professional judgment. Actual field conditions, subsurface conditions, and agency interpretations may vary. This assessment does not constitute a detailed engineering study and should not be relied upon for final investment decisions without appropriate additional due diligence. Client assumes all risks associated with property development decisions. Engineer's liability limited to fee paid for service.

Guarantee:

If the assessment does not provide meaningful insights beyond publicly available information, full refund available within 7 days of delivery. Refund requests must specify how the report failed to meet described scope.

Payment Terms:

Full payment required at time of order. Service begins upon payment confirmation. No refunds after report delivery except under guarantee provisions above.

Intellectual Property:

Report is prepared specifically for the purchasing party and property identified. Report may not be transferred, sold, or relied upon by third parties without written consent. Engineer retains all rights to methodology and templates used.

Order Process:

1. Complete online order form with property details

2. Submit payment via secure checkout

3. Receive confirmation email with timeline

4. Respond to any clarification questions within 24 hours

5. Receive final report via email within 72 business hours

Contact:

For questions about this service or custom analysis needs beyond standard scope, inquiries can be submitted through the website contact form.

Rush delivery (24 hours) available for additional $199 fee, subject to availability.