SURVEYING SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY PROJECT
Whether you're a homeowner seeking property boundary insights, a developer embarking on a new construction endeavor, or an engineer in need of precise surveying data, Land Surveys Inc. is your dedicated partner. Our extensive array of services encompasses boundary surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, flood elevation certificates, and much more. Regardless of the intricacy of your project, we have the expertise, experience, and cutting-edge technology needed to provide exact and dependable results.
Plat of Survey and Boundary Surveys
When you're considering home additions, pool installations, fence, deck, or retaining wall construction, your local municipality might request a basic property survey, known as a plat of survey. This survey delineates your property boundaries. To create this plat, our surveyors start the process by thoroughly reviewing property records and researching any prior surveys conducted on the property. Subsequently, they take precise measurements and analyze existing monuments, which are metal markers placed in the ground. With this data, our surveyors skillfully draft the plat, ensuring accuracy and compliance with municipal requirements.
Certified Survey Maps
If you own a parcel of land and wish to divide it into four lots or fewer, your local municipality will typically require you to obtain a Certified Survey Map. For larger divisions exceeding four lots, it would be classified as a subdivision. During this process, our surveyors meticulously consider local zoning regulations, road frontage, setback standards, and easements. This task demands thorough research and may involve locating boundaries on multiple parcels, ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements.
ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys
When engaging in commercial real estate transactions, lenders often mandate an ALTA/NSPS survey to facilitate title or mortgage insurance issuance. An ALTA survey adheres to stringent standards set by the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). This comprehensive survey encompasses precise details such as property boundaries, structures, easements, rights-of-way, and other land-related claims.
Topographic Surveys
While a plat of survey delineates property boundaries, a topographic survey goes further by capturing three-dimensional land features, including grade breaks or elevation differences. The collected elevations are then translated into contour lines. This survey proves invaluable to developers embarking on new construction projects as it offers crucial insights into the land's topography. Engineers and architects can make informed decisions during the design phase. Additionally, property owners grappling with drainage issues can also benefit from a topographic survey.
Construction Staking
Construction staking involves the strategic placement of stakes across a construction site, representing all the elements specified in the construction plans. This encompasses not only buildings but also roads, parking areas, storm and sanitary drainage structures, and various other features. The precision of construction staking is paramount in real estate development, helping builders and contractors in accurately executing their project tasks and avoiding costly errors.
FEMA Elevation Certificates
If your property is located within or near a floodplain, your insurance agent may require an elevation certificate to calculate accurate flood insurance premiums. This certificate provides information about your property's elevation relative to the base flood elevation, as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).