Boundary survey
A boundary survey is used to retrace an existing parcel’s boundary lines according to that parcel’s recorded deed and to locate improvements on that parcel. Sometimes land owners, banks and title companies use this survey to verify that there are no occupation or deed line discrepancies associated with the property.
TOPOGRAPHIC survey
Topographic survey is a three dimensional survey map showing spot elevations and/or contours, existing structures, utility locations, fence lines, waterways, etc. It is primarily used for the design of subdivisions, new construction, parking areas and drainage plans.
FEMA ELEVATION CERTS/ LOMA
For properties that remain in the floodplain the insurance company needs certain elevation data in order to rate the insurance. A LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) can remove a structure or parcel from the floodplain. The surveyor will collect the necessary elevation data and photographs and then complete the elevation certificate.
ALTA/nsps MAPPING
This type of survey is normally used by Title Insurance and Mortgage Companies where they instruct the surveyor to perform specific survey and mapping requirements such as locating the legal boundary lines and any improvements, easements, sewer, water, electric, telephone and floodplain lines and any encroachments that affect the property so the survey exception can be removed by the title company. ALTA/ACSM surveys are typically used on multifamily, commercial or industrial pieces of property and occasionally on large vacant tracts and residential property.
CONSTRUCTION STAKING
Construction staking can be utilized for projects large and small. This may be as minor as laying out a house or barn foundation or as large as a highway bridge.
LAND DIVISIONS
A land division survey map is a subdivision of a parcel of land into multiple parcels. This may vary depending on the local municipality or county ordinance. Land divisions are used to create new parcels, combine contiguous parcels, or alter lot lines. Typically land division maps will be reviewed by the local municipality and/or County in which the lots are created.