Boundary Survey
A boundary survey is used to determine property lines and define true property corners of a parcel of land described in a deed. It also indicates if there are any easements or encroachments and may show the limitations imposed on the property by state or local regulations. Certified Plot Plan A certified plot plan is a stamped drawing, drawn to a measurable scale by a State Registered Engineer or a State Registered Land Surveyor. Similar to a boundary survey, some of the same steps are taken. The main difference is that with a Certified Plot Plan we are certifying the location of not only the boundary of a parcel, but also the site features (houses, sheds, concrete patios, etc). Many times a Town or City requires a Certified Plot Plan when you are adding a structure to your property. Topographic Survey A topographic survey is a survey that measures the elevation of points on a particular piece of land, and presents them as contour lines on a plot. A survey that determines ground relief and location of natural and man-made features thereon. property survey land surveyor land survey company Flood Elevation Certificate The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Elevation Certificate (EC) is an administrative tool of the NFIP which is to be used to provide elevation information necessary to ensure compliance with community floodplain management ordinances, to determine the proper insurance premium rate, or support a request for a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) or a Letter of Map Amendment based on fill (LOMR-F) land survey company land surveyor, ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey An ALTA Survey shows the boundaries of the property, the location of improvements on the subject property, including any and all structures, fences, utility lines, roads, etc., along with the location of any/all easements. This is one of the most detailed surveys available, often at a greater cost than other survey types, and while it’s not mandated for every land purchase, there are certainly times when you should consider paying the extra money for an ALTA survey. Construction Layout/Survey Construction Layout, also known as a Site Layout Survey, is the process of interpreting construction plans and marking the location of proposed new structures such as roads or buildings. Construction staking is performed to ensure a project is built according to engineering design plans. |