Field-tested on 8 AZ parcels

Brady's Scout's Report

An on-site land assessment delivered as a written PDF within 7 days. I walk your parcel, test what the dirt can support, and write up findings before architecture or grading commits.

$250 flat

Verde Valley + Phoenix Valley. Arizona only.

Book Scout's Report — $250

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What you'll get

How It Works

Three steps. About a week from booking to PDF in your inbox.

1

Book

Pay the $250 fee. I'll email within 24 hours to schedule the site visit. Most parcels get scheduled within the same week.

2

Site Visit

I walk the parcel with you (or solo if you can't make it). Soil sampling, water flow, slope, sun exposure, road access, septic/well feasibility, permitting context. 2–4 hours on site.

3

PDF Report

Within 7 days you get a written report — observations, photos, recommendations, red flags, contractor questions. Use it to brief architects, well drillers, or the seller. Or to walk away.

What's included

Parcel walkthrough

2–4 hours on site. Soil samples, water flow, slope, sun exposure, road access.

Soil + water notes

Hand-sampling, percolation observation, well/septic feasibility flags.

Permitting context

County jurisdiction, easement notes, common red flags for your parcel type.

Contractor Q&A list

Specific questions to ask architects, builders, and well drillers based on your parcel.

Written PDF report

Delivered within 7 days. Photos, observations, recommendations. Yours to share.

Optional follow-up

30-min phone call after report delivery to walk through findings together.

From Brady

I started doing Scout's Reports because I watched too many neighbors spend $50K on architects before anyone walked the soil. By the time the percolation test came back, the design was already wrong.

The methodology is simple: walk the dirt, test what it can hold, and write down what I'd want to know if I were buying. Eight parcels in, the pattern is consistent — the issues that matter (water, septic, permitting) almost always show up in the first afternoon if you know where to look.

I run every method on my own land first. If I won't trust it on Witch Haven Grove, you don't pay for it on yours.

Scout's Report

$250

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Verde Valley + Phoenix Valley, Arizona only. Multi-parcel discount available — email Brady.

Common questions

How long until I get the report?

PDF delivery within 7 days of the site visit. Site visit usually scheduled within the same week as booking.

What if I can't be on site for the visit?

Brady walks the parcel solo and documents everything via photos + written observations. Recommended you attend if possible — 2-way conversation catches more — but not required.

What's your refund policy?

If we haven't done the site visit yet, full refund. After the site visit, the report is delivered regardless. The fee covers Brady's time.

Do you have a parcel size limit?

Most reports cover parcels up to ~40 acres at the $250 flat rate. Larger parcels or split-parcel work — email Brady for a custom quote.

Can I share the report with my architect / builder / lawyer?

Yes. The PDF is yours. Share it freely. Many buyers hand it directly to architects to brief them on existing constraints.

Do you do follow-up consulting after the report?

The 30-min follow-up call is included. Beyond that, hourly consulting is available — email Brady for rates.

What about multi-parcel discounts?

Yes. If you're scouting 3+ parcels in the same trip (often for buyers narrowing down), the per-parcel rate drops. Email Brady to coordinate.

What kind of land won't you scout?

Anything outside Arizona — Brady only scouts what he can drive to and walk personally. Also: anything that requires legal opinion on water rights (CWD/permits) — that's an attorney's job, not a Scout's.