Description:
When purchasing a house or property, a largely
ignored aspect is the ground that the house sits
on and the environment surrounding the property.
Before choosing an area in which to buy a home, many
people inquire about traffic-noise levels, crime rates, quality
of schools, and whether the house is under the flight
path of a major airport. It is logically better to obtain this
kind of information before one buys or builds a home,
rather than be surprised the first night by jets taking off
from a nearby airport. Similarly, gaining knowledge about
geologic conditions in an area will assist prospective homeowners,
home builders, developers, and real estate agents to
make informed decisions regarding potential problems.