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Boundary Surveys

Boundary surveys have three important parts: a scale correct drawing, an unambiguous legal description, and iron markers set in the ground to memorialize property corner locations. A strong boundary survey agrees between field measurements shown on the survey, deed vs ground distances (and angles or bearings), and then “calls” to boundary markers shown in the…
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Lot Survey for Residential & Commercial Property

Lot Survey Residential Lot surveys come in two flavors: plat subdivision (subdivide by simultaneous conveyance) or division (carved from a larger tract). Lots in a subdivision are pro-rated on the ground according to field vs plat dimensions for the whole block. Lots divided from a larger tract depend on the sequence of division and the…
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FEMA Flood Paperwork

If you plan to buy a house in a low lying area, valley, river corridor, or shoreline, then first consult a surveyor with FEMA experience.
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As Built Surveys

CNC commonly asked to do as built surveys for residential or commercial properties. Contractors building utilities sometimes get as-builts to locate the pipe for documentation or future needs. If you do an expansion on your home, the city requires a survey of the lot lines. The city will want to see a builders plan as…
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ALTA Title Surveys

An ALTA survey is the Queen of all land surveys. ALTA means American Land Title Association, who has partnered with NSPS National Society of Professional Surveyors to define, detail, and standardize these comprehensive surveys done prior to real estate transactions. ALTA Title Surveys ALTA Title Surveys are done primarily for the title company to reduce…
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3D Scanning

Scanning Feature Photo. Credit to Trimble, Inc. sx10-4.jpg (800×843) Scanning is Powerful One of the most recent technologies available to surveyors is three-dimensional scanning. That is, remotely sensing the position and elevation of surfaces from control stations. We use Trimble SX-10 scanning total stations which photograph and measure scenes that are later merged together. The…


